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

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) - Employer Sponsored stream offers

Employer sponsorship

Support from nominated employer.

Temporary stay

Up to 5 years' visit.

Work rights

Unlimited work opportunities.

Cultural exchange

Experience Australian lifestyle.

Multiple entries

Frequent entry, exit flexibility.

Regional living

Contribute to regional development.

Pathway to PR

Eligible for subclass 191.

Personal growth

Develop independence, adaptability.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) – Employer Sponsored stream, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be under 45 years of age when you apply for the visa, unless exempt
  • Be nominated by an employer whose business is lawfully operating in Australia
  • Have relevant skills, qualifications and work experience
  • Undertake a skills assessment to demonstrate your suitability for the nominated occupation
  • Have at least Competent English language proficiency
  • Meet the health and character requirements
  • Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
  • Have paid back any debt owed to the Australian government
  • Sign the Australian values statement

Application Process

To apply for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) – Employer Sponsored stream, your employer will need to lodge a nomination application for you. They must be an approved work sponsor or have at least lodged an application to become a standard business sponsor. You must demonstrate that you have the skills, qualifications and work experience necessary to perform the nominated occupation and undertake a skills assessment. You must provide evidence of your English language proficiency, meet the health and character requirements, and not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused. Once granted, the visa holder can work and live in a designated regional area of Australia for up to 5 years.

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Benefits

  • Live and work in a designated regional area of Australia for up to 5 years
  • Bring eligible family members to Australia
  • Access to Medicare and certain social security payments
  • Pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa

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