Skilled Work Regional Visa (491)

Skilled Work Regional Visa

The 491 visa will replace the 489 visa on 16 November 2019. The Department of Home Affairs has allocated 14,000 places to this visa subclass. Like the 489 visa, the 491 is a points-tested visa for applicants sponsored by:

It is intended to be any part of Australia excluding Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth and Melbourne.

There is a revised points system for the 491 visa so you have new ways to earn points towards your score. You will get:

15 points for nomination by a family member or a regional part of a state or territory

10 points for Masters or PhD level Australian qualification in specific areas (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – STEM). This change is driven by the importance of STEM skills to Australia’s ongoing innovation and economic success.

10 partner points, if one of the following apply:

5 points if your partner who can demonstrate Competent English. The partner can be over 45 years of age and does not need to work in a skilled occupation

Points will still apply based on your age, qualification, years of overseas and/or Australian skilled work experience, Australian study and English skills, as they do under the 489 visa and other skilled visas.

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