491 Visa Australia
Australia 491 Visa Consultants
Visa 491 also known as the skilled worker visa Australia (Provisional) Visa is an important visa for people who want to live and work in regional Australia. This visa helps skilled workers find jobs and settle in areas outside of Australia’s major cities. For more information contact GIEC GLOBAL Australia.
What is the Subclass 491 Visa?
The Subclass 491 visa lets you live, work, and study in regional Australia for up to 5 years. Regional areas include many parts of Australia that are outside of big cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The goal is to encourage people to move to these areas where there might be more job opportunities but fewer people living there.
To apply for this visa, you need to be nominated by an Australian state or territory government or be sponsored by an eligible family member living in a regional area.
What you need for visa 491 (skilled worker visa Australia)?
Skills: You must have skills in a job that’s in demand in Australia. There’s a list of jobs called the skilled occupation list. Your job needs to be on this list.
Points: Australia uses a points system to decide who can get the visa. You get points for things like your age, English skills, work experience, and education. You need at least 65 points to be eligible.
Invitation to Apply: You must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through a system called Skill Select. If you meet the requirements you might be invited to apply for the visa.
What Can You Do with This Visa?
Live and Work: You can live in regional Australia for up to 5 years. During this time you can work in your profession or any other job.
Travel: You can travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
Pathway to Permanent Residency: After 3 years of holding this visa and meeting certain income and residency requirements, you can apply for a permanent visa, called the Subclass 191 visa.
How to apply for a 491 visa Australia?
Check your Eligible: Look at the skilled occupation list to see if your job is in demand and check if you meet the points requirement.
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): This lets the Australian government know you want the visa. They’ll look at your EOI and decide if they want to invite you to apply.
Wait for an Invitation: If your EOI is strong enough then you’ll get an invitation to apply.
Apply for the Visa: Once you have received invite then you need to submit all required documents, GIEC GLOBAL Australia will help you to arrange all documents.
Costs
The main visa application fee is AUD 4,770*. You might also have to pay for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
Processing Time
The processing time can vary, but it usually takes between 8 to 12 months to get a decision.
Include family
You can include members of your family in your visa application.
– Include family members when you first submit your visa application.
– Add a dependent child after you submit your application but before a decision is made on your visa.
– Family members who apply for the visa must meet health and character requirements.
– Family members not accompanying you to Australia might also need to meet health and character requirements.
– If your partner or dependent children are not included in your application you must explain why.
Why Choose the Subclass 491 Visa?
- More Job Opportunities: Regional areas might have more job opportunities in certain industries.
- Pathway to Permanent Residency: This visa can lead to permanent residency, which lets you live in Australia forever.
- Live in Beautiful Areas: Many regional areas are close to nature, with beautiful landscapes and a relaxed lifestyle.
Important Things to Remember
- You must live and work in regional Australia. You can’t move to big cities like Sydney or Melbourne.
- You need to follow all visa conditions to apply for permanent residency later.
For more details, you can contact GIEC GLOBAL Australia, our experienced consultant who guides you at every step.
