Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa

Building Your Future in Regional Australia

Subclass 494 Visa allows regional employers to react to labour gaps by sponsoring skilled labour if there is no local expertise. The visa offers a route to permanent residency after three years and is intended to encourage migration to regional Australia.

At Apex Immigration Australia, we make your move to regional Australia easy through personalized guidance and expert visa processing.

Main Features of the 494 Visa:

- Valid for a period of 5 years

- Gives PR eligibility under Subclass 191 after 3 years

- Needs local employer sponsorship

- Covers over 450 occupations

- Eligibility Criteria: Employer must be within a specified regional location

- Applicant must undergo an appropriate skills test

- Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

- Meet English, health, and age requirements

Our Services Include:

- Supported by employer nomination and sponsorship.

- Extensive document checks and submissions

- Planning for permanent residence in Subclass 191.

- Periodic renewal of local occupation lists.

Regional Sponsorship Made Easy:

Contact Apex Immigration today to find out how you can lock in your future in regional Australia.