The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) visa offers skilled workers the opportunity to live and work in regional areas of Australia, addressing skill shortages and supporting economic growth in these communities.
Key Features:
Regional Focus
This visa is tailored for skilled workers with job offers in regional Australia, aiming to provide much-needed skills to regions where they are most needed, thereby boosting local economies and communities.
Employer Sponsorship
Applicants must have a job offer from an employer in a designated regional area, with employers required to be approved sponsors demonstrating a genuine need for the worker's services.
Occupation Lists
The visa is subject to occupation lists outlining in-demand skilled occupations in regional Australia. Applicants must possess skills and qualifications relevant to occupations on these lists.
Provisional Residence
Successful applicants receive a provisional visa for up to five years, allowing them to live and work in a regional area of Australia. This period enables skilled workers and their families to establish themselves in the regional community.
Pathway to Permanent Residency
The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa offers a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)) visa. After meeting specific residency and employment criteria, visa holders can apply for permanent residency.
Contact Sarkaria Lawyers today to learn more about how we can assist you in securing a Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa and begin your journey to live and work in regional Australia.