SKILLED EMPLOYER-SPONSORED REGIONAL VISA
For skilled workers sponsored by employers in regional Australia.
Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494)
Introduction: Welcome to Flyworld Migration, your trusted partner in navigating the intricacies of Australian migration. The Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494) is a temporary visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia for up to five years. It replaced the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (Subclass 187) in November 2019.
Overview: The Subclass 494 visa is designed to address skill shortages in regional areas of Australia by allowing employers in these regions to sponsor skilled workers from overseas. It aims to support regional businesses and communities while ensuring that Australian workers have priority for job opportunities.
Benefits
- Temporary residency in Australia for up to five years, with the possibility of applying for permanent residency after meeting specific requirements.
- Work rights with the sponsoring employer in a regional area of Australia.
- Opportunity to bring eligible family members to Australia as dependents.
- Access to Medicare benefits (Australia's public healthcare system).
- Pathway to permanent residency through the Skilled Regional (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 191) after three years of employment.
Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria for the Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494) include:
- Being nominated by an approved Australian employer to fill a skilled position in a regional area.
- Having the necessary skills, qualifications, and experience to perform the nominated occupation.
- Meeting health and character requirements.
- Satisfying English language proficiency requirements if applicable.
Requirements:
- Requirements for the Subclass 494 visa include:
- Submission of a valid job offer from an Australian employer located in a designated regional area.
- Completion of a skills assessment by a relevant assessing authority if required for the nominated occupation.
- Providing evidence of relevant qualifications, work experience, and English language proficiency.
- Meeting health and character clearance requirements.
- Obtaining an approved nomination from the employer through the Department of Home Affairs.
How to Apply
- The sponsoring employer applies for approval as a Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) for the Subclass 494 visa.
- The employer nominates the skilled position to be filled by the visa applicant.
- The visa applicant lodges their visa application online and provides all necessary documentation.
- The applicant undergoes health examinations and provides police clearance certificates if required.
- The visa application is processed by the Department of Home Affairs.
- Processing Time: Processing times for the Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494) vary depending on various factors such as the volume of applications, completeness of documentation, and individual circumstances. Generally, processing times range from several months to over a year.
- Cost: The cost of applying for the Subclass 494 visa varies depending on factors such as the duration of the visa and whether the applicant includes family members. As of [current date], the visa application fee for the main applicant starts from AUD $4,640.
- At Flyworld Migration, we are committed to providing comprehensive migration assistance to skilled workers and employers seeking to navigate the Subclass 494 visa program. Contact us today to explore your options and begin your journey to live and work in regional Australia!
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