Skilled employer Sponsored Regional Visa -Subclass 494

This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

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Key Features:

1. Two Streams:

   • Employer Sponsor Stream

   • Labour Agreement Stream

2. Valid for 5 years

3. Requires nomination by an approved employer in a designated regional area

4. Must work in the nominated occupation for at least 3 years to be eligible for PR

5. Provides a pathway to permanent residency via the subclass 191 visa (after 3 years of regional work and income threshold requirements)

6. Most areas of Australia except Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are considered Regional

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Requirements:

1. For Labour Agreement Stream, you must be nominated to work in a specified occupation under the terms of a labour agreement

2. For Employer Sponsored Stream, be nominated to work in an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list

3. You must be under 45 years of age, unless the labour agreement states otherwise, or an exemption applies

4. You have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list

5. You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience

6. You have a positive skills assessment (unless exempt)

7. You must meet minimum standards of English language proficiency

8. You must be sponsored by an approved employer located in a regional area

9. You must meet health and character requirements

10. Family members who do not apply for the visa with you might also have to meet our health and character requirements

 

Cost:

1. AUD4,910 for the main applicant

2. AUD2,455 for additional applicant 18 and over

3. AUD1,230 for additional applicant under 18

4. You might also have to pay other costs for:

   • Health checks

   • Police certificates

   • Biometrics.

   • Others

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Processing Time: 

Subclass 494 visa in Employer Sponsored Stream:  90% processed in 8 Months

​​Subclass 494 visa in Labour Agreement Stream:  90% processed in 9 Months

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