Subclass 491 Visa: A Pathway to Permanent Residency
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The Subclass 491 visa is a provisional visa that allows skilled workers and their families to live, learn, and work in specified regional areas across Australia for up to 5 years. This visa offers a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa after 3 years, contingent upon meeting specific requirements.
Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 491 Visa:
To be eligible for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), you must:
- Commit to living in a regional area
- Have a selected Registration of Interest (ROI)
- Be under 45 years of age
- Have Competent English
- Have a valid skills assessment in an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list
- Meet the points requirement: Achieve at least 65 points on the Australian Government's points test for your EOI in Skill Select
- Residency requirement (onshore applicants): If applying onshore, you must be living in a Regional Area at the time of nomination.
Recognized Regional Locations:
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Gold Coast
- Hobart
Excludes major cities like:
- Sydney
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
Allocation of Points for Subclass 491 Visa
The Subclass 491 Visa, similar to other visas under the General Skilled Migration program, evaluates applicants through a points test. This assessment includes points for the applicant’s age, educational background, work experience both in Australia and internationally, proficiency in English, and education in Australia. Recently, the points system for Skilled Migration Visas underwent updates, allowing applicants to earn extra points in several new categories.
- Accumulate 15 points through nomination by a State or Territory government or sponsorship by a family member in regional Australia.
- Attain 10 points for having a skilled spouse or de facto partner.
- Acquire 10 points if you are without a spouse or de facto partner, or if your partner is an Australian citizen or holds permanent residency.
- Add 5 points to your application if your spouse or de facto partner demonstrates competent English and is neither an Australian citizen nor a permanent resident.
- Bag 10 points for qualifications in selected STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines.
Benefits of the 491 Visa Subclass:
- Priority Processing: Priority processing of regional applications
- Long-term Settlement: Incentives for migrants to stay in regional areas longer term, building ties through workforce and community participation
- Access to Medicare: Access to Medicare
Additional Points: More points available to Subclass 491 visa applicants, including:
- 15 points for nomination by a State or Territory government agency or sponsorship by a family member residing in regional Australia
- 10 points for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) qualifications
How to Apply for the 491 Visa Subclass:
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Apply for the points-tested stream by submitting an EOI.
- Meet the Point Requirement: Accumulate at least 65 points based on your qualifications and talents.
- Receive a Visa Invitation: Wait for an invitation to apply for the visa after submitting your EOI.
- Make a Visa Application:
- Go to your SkillSelect account and select "Apply for Visa".
- Log in or create an ImmiAccount.
- Fill out the application, submit required documents, and pay the application fee
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