Skilled Migration Visa
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a Subclass 491 visa, applicants must satisfy several requirements:
Satisfy the age requirements:
Be under 45 years of age.
Satisfy the English language requirement:
Adequate English proficiency.
Satisfy the skills requirement:
Relevant qualifications, skills, or experience performed in nominated occupation.
Satisfy the character and health requirement:
Has to satisfy the character and health requirement for the visa.
Obtain a Nomination:
Obtain nomination by a state/territory or sponsored by an eligible family member.
Types of Occupations
The occupations eligible for subclass 491 visa include:
Known skilled occupations:
It means the occupations which are there in the skilled occupation list maintained by the Australian government.
Regional occupations:
These occupations are in-demand in regional Australia.
Benefits
Further benefits bestowed by the Subclass 491 visa include:
Temporary residence in Australia:
Living and working in regional Australia for the period of five years.
Work rights:
Free and unlimited work rights throughout Australia.
Pathway to permanent residency:
Apply for permanent residency after three years are completed on Subclass 491.
Regional incentives:
Education and Healthcare are not subject to the same larger distance or waiting times as some metropolitan centers.
Points System
Applicants for the Subclass 491 visa are being evaluated using a point system, which takes into account:
Age: 25-32 points
English proficiency: 10-20 points
Skilled employment: 10-20 points
Qualification: 10-20 points
Nomination: 15 points
Sponsorship: 10 points
Application Process
The steps involved in the procedure of applying for Subclass 491 visa are:
Submit an expression of interest:
An EOI should be submitted through SkillSelect.
Obtain nomination:
A nomination should be obtained from a State/Territory Government or sponsorship should be received from an eligible family member.
Apply for a visa:
Application for the visa must be submitted through the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.
Interview:
Attend an interview with the Australian Government.
Timeline
The duration for processing the Subclass 491 visa will depend on the level of complication in the application as well as the applicant’s speed of submission of the required documentation, but below is an outline of the timeline:
EOI submission: 1-2 weeks
Nomination: 1-3 months
Visa application: 2-4 weeks
Process application: 6-12 months
Contact Us
Contact us to schedule a consultation and let us help you with your Subclass 491 application.
Email: info@picsaustralia.com
Phone: +61 468 444 000
Address: 16 Crestmont Terrace,Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia.