The ACT 491 visa (Skilled Work Regional Provisional) allows skilled workers to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years. It requires nomination by an Australian state or territory or sponsorship by an eligible family member.
Requirements include:
- Age under 45.
- Minimum 65 points on the points test.
- Positive skills assessment for an occupation on the relevant list.
- Competent English proficiency.
- Health and character checks.
1. Check your eligibility: Before applying for the ACT 491 visa, you must ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. This includes having a valid passport, being under 45 years of age, having a suitable skills assessment for your nominated occupation, and meeting the English language requirements.
2. Choose your occupation: Select an occupation from the ACT Occupation List that matches your skills and experience. Your occupation must be on the list to be eligible for the ACT 491 visa.
3. Obtain a skills assessment: You will need to have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority for your occupation. This assessment will determine if your skills and qualifications are suitable for your nominated occupation.
4. Meet the English language requirements: You must demonstrate that you have the required level of English language proficiency by taking an approved English language test, such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE. The minimum score required will depend on your occupation.
5. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Once you have met all the eligibility requirements, you can submit an EOI through the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect system. Your EOI will be ranked based on factors such as age, English language proficiency, and work experience.
6. Receive an invitation to apply: If your EOI is successful, you will receive an invitation to apply for the ACT 491 visa. This invitation will include instructions on how to apply and the documents you need to provide.
7. Gather required documents: You will need to provide various documents as part of your visa application, including your passport, skills assessment, English language test results, and evidence of work experience. You may also need to provide police clearance certificates and medical examination reports.
8. Lodge your visa application: Submit your completed visa application, along with all required documents and the visa application fee, to the Department of Home Affairs.
9. Wait for a decision: The processing time for ACT 491 visa applications can vary. You can check the current processing times on the Department of Home Affairs website.
10. Receive your visa: If your visa application is approved, you will receive your ACT 491 visa, which will allow you to live and work in the Australian Capital Territory for up to five years.
Remember to stay updated on any changes to the visa requirements and processes,
Processing involves:
1. Submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).
2. Receiving an invitation to apply.
3. Lodging the visa application within 60 days of invitation[1][2][3].
Citations:
[1] 491 Visa (Skilled Work Regional Visa) – Provisional - Visa Envoy https://visaenvoy.com/491-visa/
[2] 491 Visa Skilled Regional | Australian Skilled Migration https://www.australianskilledmigration.com.au/491-visa/
[3] 491 Visa Requirements, Processing time & Points Test - Pathway To Aus https://pathwaytoaus.com/services/visas/491
[4] 491 Nomination - Overseas applicant eligibility - Migration https://www.act.gov.au/migration/skilled-migrants/491-nomination-criteria/491-nomination-overseas-applicant-eligibility
[5] Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/migrate/skilled-migration-visas/491
[6] Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/visa-options/skilled-visas/skilled-work-regional-visa
[7] Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491
[8] Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa - Main applicant https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491/application
What are the specific regional areas where I can live and work under the 491 visa
Under the 491 visa, you can live and work in designated regional areas of Australia, which include:
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Gold Coast
- Hobart
- Sunshine Coast
- Lake Macquarie
- Illawarra
- Geelong
- Newcastle
- Wollongong
Major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are excluded from this list[1][2][4]. The visa encourages skilled migrants to settle in these regions to address local skill shortages.
Citations:
[1] SkillSelect – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) 491 Visa https://www.thisisaustralia.com/skilled-migration/skillselect-skilled-regional-491-visa/
[2] Skilled Work Regional (provisional) Visa (subclass 491) - Aussizz Group https://www.aussizzgroup.com/skilled-work-regional-provisional-visa-491
[3] Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/migrate/skilled-migration-visas/491
[4] 491 visa https://visaenvoy.com/491-visa/
[5] 491 Visa Skilled Regional | Australian Skilled Migration https://www.australianskilledmigration.com.au/491-visa/
[6] Skilled Work Regional - Subclass 491 Visa - Pathway To Aus https://pathwaytoaus.com/services/visas/491
[7] Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) - NSW Government https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/skilled-work-regional-visa-subclass-491
[8] 491 Nomination - Overseas applicant eligibility https://www.act.gov.au/migration/skilled-migrants/491-nomination-criteria/491-nomination-overseas-applicant-eligibility
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