Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491)
This visa is valid only for up to 5 years. The applicant will be eligible to apply for permanent residency after 03 years from the time his/ her visa is granted. The applicant can live, work or study only in a designated regional area in Australia. Yet, the applicants can travel back and forth anytime during their stay of 05 years.
Eligibility criteria required:
- applicant must be nominated by the state, territory government agency, or by an eligible relative.
- Must have an occupation that is listed on the nominated skill occupation list.
- Must have completed the skill assessment which is required for the occupation.
- Must be invited to apply.
- Must have a satisfactory level of points from the points test.
- Must be under 45 years of age.