Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 489)
The Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) is a temporary visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia. This visa is now closed to new applications but remains open for:
- Extended stay pathway
- Subsequent entrant pathway
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the subclass 489 visa, you must:
- Be nominated by an Australian state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated regional area.
- Be invited to apply.
- Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
- Have a nominated occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
- Have a suitable skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
- Meet the points test pass mark of 65 points.
- Meet health and character requirements.
Application Process
The application process involves:
- Submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect.
- Receiving an invitation to apply.
- Submitting your visa application within 60 days of receiving the invitation.
- Providing required documents, including skills assessment and English language proficiency.
How WIDEN Migration Experts Can Help
At WIDEN, we offer comprehensive services to assist you in obtaining the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489). Our services include:
- Assessing your eligibility and advising on the best pathway.
- Assisting with skills assessment and English language proficiency requirements.
- Guiding you through the Expression of Interest (EOI) process.
- Preparing and lodging your visa application.
- Providing ongoing support throughout the application process.
Contact WIDEN Migration Experts today to begin your journey towards permanent residency in Australia.