Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa
(Subclass 494)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 494
Eligibility Criteria of Subclass 494 Visa Australia
- You must be nominated by an approved work sponsor
- You have an occupation listed on a relevant skilled occupation list
- You must possess a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- Age must be under 45 years of age
- You must meet the minimum standards of English language proficiency
Stream of Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 494
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1) Employer Sponsored Stream
What are the Requirements of Employer-Sponsored Stream?
- You must be nominated to work in an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
- You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
- You have a relevant skills assessment unless an exemption applies
- You must work only for your sponsor or associated commodity unless an exemption applies
- Age must be under 45 years of age unless an exemption applies
- You must meet minimum standards of English language proficiency
- You must be nominated by an employer whose business is legally operating in Australia.
- You must meet the health and character requirement
2) Labour Agreement Stream
What are the Requirements of Labour Agreement Stream?
- Obtain nomination to work in a specific occupation as defined by a labour agreement.
- You have a minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
- You hold a relevant skills assessment if it is mandated in the labour agreement.
- You can work only for your sponsor
- Age must be under 45 years of age unless the labour agreement states otherwise
- You must meet minimum standards of English language proficiency
- You must meet the health and character requirement
3) Subsequent Entrant Stream
What are the Requirements of Subsequent Entrant Stream?
- You must be a member of the family unit of a primary SESR visa holder.
- You must be nominated by the primary SESR visa holder's work sponsor.
- You must meet minimum standards of English language proficiency.
- You must meet the health and character requirement.
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FAQs
What are the benefits of having a Subclass 494 Visa?
The Subclass 494 Visa permits you to live, work, and study in established regional areas of Australia for up to 5 years. As often as you like you can travel to and from Australia while the visa is valid. This visa also gives a pathway to permanent residency through the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191).
How do you find an approved employer to sponsor your Subclass 494 Visa?
You can find approved employers via job search platforms, networking, or industry-specific recruitment agencies. Confirm the employer is registered and authorized by the Australian government to sponsor visas.
What occupations are eligible for the Subclass 494 Visa?
Eligible occupations are listed on the relevant skilled occupation lists, which have a wide range of work required in regional Australia. These lists are regularly updated by the Australian government.
What happens if your visa application is refused?
If your application is refused, you will be informed of the reasons and may have the right to request a review of the determination via the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
Is there a minimum salary requirement for the Subclass 494 Visa?
Yes, there is a minimum salary requirement to confirm visa holders are paid legally according to Australian standards and to protect the local labour market.
