Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Subclass 494 is offered by employers to address specific labour shortages in a designated area.
About the Employer Sponsored Visa
Skilled workers are hired to fill any gaps in worker requirements in particular zones where businesses are unable to hire a skilled Australian worker for the job. With this Subclass 494, you can work, live, and study in specific areas of the country, as designated. You can travel in and out of Australia for 5 years and get Permanent Residence in 3 years after the visa is granted, after assessing your eligibility.
Features of the Skilled Employer Visa
Applicants can choose their pathways to permanent residence
Partners can be sponsored under the Subclass 820 or Partner Visa
A list of other visas may also be granted, such as 132, 186, 188, 189, 190, 191 and 858
Family members may also be sponsored along with dependent children
Process
An English language test, health assessment, and skills assessment may have to be done before applying for the visa
Documents required will include work experience, health, identity, character and skills
You need to go to ImmiAccount to apply for the visa
Produce an approved employer’s nomination before the visa is granted
