Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

For regional employers to sponsor skilled workers to address labour shortages where no suitable Australian worker is available.

For skilled workers nominated by employers who have a labour agreement. Developed between the Australian Government and employers.

For members of the family unit of a Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) (Provisional) visa holder who are applying separately and wish to join the primary holder in Australia.