Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa - Subclass 494 is a targeted visa pathway aimed at addressing skilled worker shortages in regional areas of the country.

This visa category serves two key purposes: it enables employers in designated regional areas to secure the skilled workers they require, while also providing those workers with a pathway to permanent residency.

Book Free Consultation

Types of Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa - Subclass 494

Employer Sponsored Stream

To be eligible, you must

be nominated to work in an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
have at least 3 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
have a relevant skills assessment, unless an exemption applies
work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless an exemption applies
be under 45 years of age, unless an exemption applies
meet minimum standards of English language proficiency

Labour Agreement Stream

To be eligible, you must

be nominated to work in a specified occupation under the terms of a labour agreement
have at least 3 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
have a relevant skills assessment, if this is specified in the labour agreement
work only for your sponsor
be under 45 years of age, unless the labour agreement states otherwise
meet minimum standards of English language proficiency

Subsequent Entrant Stream

This visa is for members of the family unit of a Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) holder who are applying separately for their SESR visa and wish to join the primary SESR visa holder in Australia.

To be eligible, you must

be a member of the family unit of a primary SESR visa holder