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

  • Australia’s government on November 16, 2019 has launched the new Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 494. It has replaced the old Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa Subclass 187.

  • This visa is for skilled workers who have received a nomination from an Australian employer lawfully operating their business in Australia. To work in the nominated occupation, you need to have employment in the same occupation and a position within the business sponsoring you or in that, business’s associated entity.

  • This associated entity should be located in a designated regional area of Australia.Before you apply for the visa, your employer requires you to lodge a nomination application for you.
    The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) has three main streams, i.e.

Employer Sponsored stream

This particular stream of Subclass 494 visa allows regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their respective constituency by sponsoring foreign skilled workers where employers cannot find a suitable skilled Australian worker. With this visa stream you can:

  • ​You can live, work and study only in selected regional areas of Australia
  • You can apply for Australia PR visa after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
Labour Agreement stream

This stream is for those skilled workers, who are nominated by employers,and have a labour agreement. Labour agreements are developed between the Government of Australia (represented by the Department of Home Affairs, Australia) and employers.
​​​​​​​​Your employer needs to have an ongoing labour agreement with the government of Australia.

Subsequent entrant

This particular visa stream is for members of the family unit of a Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) holder who are applying individually for their SESR visa and want to join the primary SESR visa holder in Australia.
​​​​This stream is for members of the family unit of SESR visa holders
All three above-mentioned visas are allocated by the Department of Home Affairs, Australia for five years and have the same visa fee as well, i.e. AUD 4,115

What are the key Requirements to apply for
Subclass 494 visa?

Here are the key requirements of Subclass 494 Visa.
General Skilled Migration (GSM)
Age
The upper age limit is 45, i.e. you must be under the age of 45 years, unless an exemption applies to your case
Family-Sponsored Visa
Nomination from Australian employer
You need to be nominated by an Australian employer (in regional Australia) to work in an occupation on the relevant SOL
Student Visa
Skill Assessment
Need to have an appropriate skills assessment from an approved assessing authority, lest an exemption applies
Business Innovation and Investment
Minimum Points
You need to work only for your sponsor or associated entity unless an exemption applies to your case
Working Holiday Visa
IELTS Test for English Proficiency
You need to fulfil minimum criteria of English language proficiency. Provide the approved English proficiency test, i.e. IELTS
Employer Sponsored Visa
Medical and PCC
You must get medical certificate and Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) to prove good health and character status

What is the visa application
Processing time

The actual processing times often vary depending on individual circumstances such as:

  • Whether or not an applicant has lodged a complete application from all aspects, including all essential supporting documents
  • how fast you reply to any requests for additional information
  • Time elapsed perform required checks on the supporting information provided
  • Time elapsed receiving any additional information from external agencies, particularly concerning health, character, and national security requirements

Subclass 494 VisaFAQs

  • Who can apply for Subclass 494 Visa?

    A skilled worker with an occupation on the ROL can apply for this visa, if he/she has an employer nomination. In addition, you need to be a holder of a substantive visa, or a bridging visa A, B or C to make a valid application within Australia.

  • What is visa fee for the Subclass 494 visa?

    The visa fee for the 494 is from AUD 4,045

  • What is the processing time of Subclass 494 visa?

    Processing times for this visa are not currently available

  • What rights/privileges Subclass 494 visa offer you?

    This visa allows you to live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia. You can apply for Australian Permanent Residence (PR) Visa after 3 years from the time your visa is granted.

  • What are the key requirements to apply for Subclass 494 Visa?

    To apply for this visa you need to:

    • Be nominated by an approved work sponsor
    • Select an occupation from the relevant skilled occupation list of Australia.
    • Score minimum 65 points based on his/her profile factors, i.e., age, qualification, Experience, English proficiency and other such components if applicable (Click here to calculate your point).
    • Get nomination from state/territory of Australia or sponsorship from an eligible relative
    • Be under 45 years of age.
    • Have positive skills assessment from an approved assessing authority
    • Must get the required IELTS score to prove English Proficiency
    • Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
    • Obtain the excellent health and character certifications.

Key benefits of Subclass 494 visa

Here are the key benefits of this Employer-Sponsored Regional visa:
  • This visa allows you to live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years
  • You are allowed to travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
  • You can apply for permanent residency after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
  • You can include members of the family unit in your application.
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