Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494)
WIDEN Migration Experts — helping skilled professionals gain regional employment sponsorship and transition to permanent residency in Australia.
Overview
The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494) enables Australian regional employers to sponsor skilled workers. Visa holders can live, work, and study in designated regional areas for up to five years. This visa also offers a pathway to permanent residency (Subclass 191) for those who meet specified requirements.
Key Features
- Live, work, and study in regional Australia for up to 5 years.
- Work only for your sponsoring employer in your nominated occupation.
- Access a pathway to permanent residence through the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191).
- Include eligible family members in your application.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be nominated by an approved Australian employer in a regional area.
- Be under 45 years of age (with some exceptions).
- Have a suitable skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
- Meet English language requirements.
- Meet health and character requirements.
Visa Streams
The subclass 494 visa has two main streams:
- Employer Sponsored stream: For skilled workers nominated by an approved regional employer.
- Labour Agreement stream: For workers sponsored through a labour agreement with the Australian Government.
How WIDEN Migration Experts can help you with the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)?
At WIDEN, we understand the complexities of employer-sponsored regional visas. Our migration experts will assist you in navigating every step of the process, from employer nomination to visa lodgement. We ensure your application meets all requirements and is prepared to the highest standard.
Our services include:
- Assessing your eligibility and advising the best pathway.
- Supporting your sponsoring employer with nomination requirements.
- Preparing and lodging a complete and accurate visa application.
- Guiding you through skill assessments, English tests, and documentation.
- Providing ongoing support until your visa outcome is received.
Why Choose WIDEN?
- Registered migration agent guidance.
- Personalised support tailored to your unique case.
- Experience in employer-sponsored and regional visa applications.
- Commitment to simplifying the process and minimising delays.
Begin your journey to regional Australia with confidence. Contact WIDEN Migration Experts today to discuss your Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) options.
