Understanding the Subclass 494 Visa: Your Pathway to Regional Work in Australia

Understanding the Subclass 494 Visa: Your Pathway to Regional Work in Australia

The Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa is designed for employers in regional Australia who are unable to source skilled Australian workers locally. It allows them to sponsor qualified overseas workers to live and work in designated regional areas for up to five years. Successful 494 visa holders may later be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa.
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