Are you thinking of going to Australia for work and making a life there? Well, then you must know about the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) or the Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491). These are the two main alternatives for skilled visas, respectively. Depending on your circumstances and preferences, these visas give you the option of obtaining permanent residency or provisional status in Australia.
Skilled Visa In Australia
You must hold a job that is on the relevant Australian skilled occupation list in order to apply for these visas.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190:
A permanent visa for skilled workers with a points-based evaluation and a nomination by an Australian State or Territory government is known as the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa.
The visa helps you stay in Australia permanently. You can work, study, and also fly to and from Australia for 5 years. If you have this visa, you can also sponsor relatives for permanent residency.
Requirements:
- assessment of your talents in the profession you have chosen from the appropriate assessing authority.
- Under 45 years old
- a minimum score of 65 points.
- at least proficient (or comparable) English
- sponsored by a State or Territory government.
- request for a visa application from the Department of Home Affairs
- fulfil the requirements for character and health.
Application Process Is The Same
Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
It is often known as the 491 visa in Australia, is a points-tested provisional visa for skilled workers who are sponsored by a qualifying relative.
With this visa, you can stay in Australia for five years. Live, study, and work in a designated area. Depending on the validity of the visa, you can fly frequently to and from the country.
Requirements:
- assessment of your talents in the profession you have chosen from the appropriate assessing authority.
- Under 45 years old
- a minimum score of 65 points.
- at least proficient (or comparable) English
- sponsored by a qualified relative residing in a defined regional area of Australia, or be nominated by a State or Territory government.
- Through SkillSelect, submit an expression of interest (EOI).
- request for a visa application from the Department of Home Affairs
- fulfil the requirements for character and health.
Application Process
Application process for both these visas of Australia is the same.
- examining your qualifications and point total
- obtaining a skill evaluation and, if necessary, the outcome of an English exam.
- Check the availability and State or Territory nomination requirements.
- Sending an EOI using SkillSelect
- request for a visa application from the Department of Home Affairs
- Within 60 days of getting the invitation, submit an online visa application.
- supplying the necessary documentation and money for the visa.
- awaiting the outcome of your visa application.
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