Your Pathway to Permanent Residency in Regional Australia
The Subclass 494 Visa is a 5-year provisional visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia while being sponsored by an approved employer. This visa is a direct pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa after meeting residency and income requirements.
Key Benefits of the Subclass 494 Visa
✅ Live and work in designated regional areas of Australia
✅ Bring eligible family members (partner and dependent children)
✅ Access Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system)
✅ Pathway to permanent residency (Subclass 191) after 3 years
✅ No age limit exemptions for certain occupations
Eligibility Requirements
For Employees (Nominees)
✔ Age: Under 45 years (unless exempt)
✔ Occupation: Must be on the relevant skills occupation list
✔ Skills Assessment: Required for the nominated occupation
✔ Work Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience
✔ English Proficiency: Competent English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
✔ Employer Sponsorship: Must have an approved regional employer
For Employers (Sponsors)
✔ Must operate in a designated regional area
✔ Be an approved Standard Business Sponsor (SBS)
✔ Prove genuine need for the position
✔ Pay the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR)
✔ Comply with Australian workplace laws
494 Visa Streams
1. Employer-Sponsored Stream
For skilled workers nominated by an approved employer in regional Australia
2. Labour Agreement Stream
For workers under a formal labour agreement
Pathway to Permanent Residency (Subclass 191 Visa)
After holding the 494 visa for 3 years, you may be eligible for permanent residency if you:
✔ Have lived and worked in a regional area for at least 3 years
✔ Meet the minimum taxable income requirement (link)
✔ Comply with all visa conditions
How Immigrad Can Help
✅Employer Sponsorship Guidance – Help businesses meet sponsorship requirements
✅ Skills Assessment Support – Ensure your qualifications meet Australian standards
✅ Visa Application Management – Prepare and lodge a strong application
✅ Regional Job Matching – Connect skilled workers with regional employers
✅ PR Pathway Planning – Guide you toward permanent residency
Why Choose the Subclass 494 Visa?
🔹Faster processing than many other skilled visas
🔹 Priority access to regional job opportunities
🔹 Clear route to permanent residency
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