Overview
The 491 visa supports skilled migration to regional Australia through state nomination or eligible family sponsorship, with a pathway to permanent residence after meeting requirements.
Key Benefits
- Regional opportunities
- Additional points
- Wider occupation possibilities
- Pathway to permanent residence
Eligibility
- Positive skills assessment
- Eligible regional nomination or sponsor
- Points score
- English test
- Regional commitment
Process
- Regional fit review
- Skills assessment
- EOI/ROI submission
- Nomination or sponsorship
- Visa application
Required Documents
- Passport
- Skills assessment
- English score
- Employment evidence
- Nomination/sponsor proof
- Health and character documents
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