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The Australia Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494) is a specialized pathway designed to address skilled worker shortages in regional areas of the country. This visa category serves a dual purpose: it allows employers in designated regional areas to access skilled workers they need, while also offering a pathway to permanent residency for these skilled workers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
The Australia Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494) is a specialized pathway designed to address skilled worker shortages in regional areas of the country. This visa category serves a dual purpose: it allows employers in designated regional areas to access skilled workers they need, while also offering a pathway to permanent residency for these skilled workers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
To be eligible for the Subclass 494 visa, applicants must have a job offer in a regional area of Australia and meet specific criteria related to their occupation, skills, and qualifications. The sponsoring employer must also meet certain requirements, including demonstrating a genuine need for the position and complying with labour market testing requirements.<\/p>
One of the notable features of this visa is its pathway to permanent residency. After holding the Subclass 494 visa for at least three years and satisfying other criteria, individuals can apply for the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa. This pathway underscores the Australian government’s commitment to supporting regional development by retaining skilled workers in regional areas.<\/p>
The Subclass 494 visa not only benefits employers by addressing skill shortages but also provides skilled workers with an opportunity to live and work in Australia’s vibrant regional communities. It reflects the government’s recognition of the important role skilled migration plays in regional growth and development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t All 494 visa applicants require an approved sponsored employer to first nominate them. Once nominated, the skilled workers can start the visa application process to work, live or study in regional Australia.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t This stream follows the same pathway as the Employer Sponsored Stream; however, the employer must have a labour agreement in place. This is best suited for applications that currently work or will work for an employer with a labour agreement.\u00a0 Family members can be included in the 494 visa application as subsequent entrants if they meet the Australian Government’s health<\/span><\/a><\/span> and character<\/span><\/a><\/span> requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t If you want to apply for the 494 visa, book a discovery call<\/span><\/a> with one of our visa and immigration experts. We’ll help you navigate the application process and support your journey to live, work or study in regional Australia as a skilled worker.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tTypes of 494 visas<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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entrant stream<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tApply for a Regional Sponsorship visa<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t