- Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification.
- relevant work experience of 5 years.
New Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491):-
Recently, the Department of Home Affairs introduces a new Skilled Regional Visa in Australia. In this visa, Australian Home Affair department replaces the old prominent subclass 489 visas and then frame the new visa with the complete title Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).This visa is for five years, which grants you permission to stay and work in Australia. Moreover, after staying for three years by holding this visa you can apply for a PR visa as well.Benefits of subclass 491 visa:-
There are ample benefits of holding subclass 491 visa, which are shown below:-- This visa is of five years and grants you permission to stay, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia. However, the old visa is granted for four years.
- Under this application, you can also include the eligible family members.
- Subclass 491 Visa grants you permission to travel outside and return Australia as many times as you want, till the validity of the visa.
- It is considered to be a golden opportunity for you as you get 15 points for regional nomination. When you are sponsored by your family member then it gives an extra incentive, which is beneficial for getting PR.
- It acts as a pathway for a Permanent Resident visa as you can apply for a PR visa after three years of stay.
- The government of Australia has declared regional visas are processed prior, which will be extended to include all applications sponsored by regional employers and the other applicants who are going to stay in regional regions of Australia.
- You should be enrolled in medicare.