Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) (medium-term stream, leading to PR 191)
The visa (subclass 494) requires an employer in a regional to sponsor you for a 5-year work visa. The occupation list is very extensive, with over 500 occupations to choose from.
The employer must lodge the following applications prior to visa lodgement:
| → | Lodge RCB application with the local RDA |
| → | Lodge SBS application with the DHA |
| → | Lodge a nomination with the DHA |
| → | Some of the criteriabut the nominee is requried to have competent English, minimum three years’ experience in the occupation, a valid skills assessment, and be under 45 years’ of age |
| → | Similar to the subclass 491, the visa holder can apply for the subclass 191 permanent visa once they have worked in the nominating business in the nominating role for a minimum of three years. You can apply for the 494 anywhere in Australia except Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane |
