New Visa Subclass Details

Skilled Employer Sponsored (Provisional) – subclass 494 

• There will be 673 eligible occupations
• Must be sponsored by an Australian employer and the occupation must be on the relevant list and meet caveats and LMT
• AMSR – RCB certification required
• SAF Levy applied
• Applicant must have positive skill assessment at the time of application 
• Has to meet character and Health
• The applicant has to have three years of full time experience

Note – LMT not exempted under ITO agreement 

Skilled Work Regional (provisional) – subclass 491 

• New Point system
• Families are required to live, work or study in regional area for 3 years to be eligible to apply for PR
• There will be 504 eligible occupations.
• It has two streams -  Family member Sponsored stream and State/ Territory  Sponsored stream
• Age below 45 years of age
• Competent English proof

What are the regional areas for the new view subclass?

All of Australia except:

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Perth
• Brisbane and Gold Coast

Changes in Point System

• Additional 5 points if nominated by state/ territory or family member – Total 15 points
• Additional 5 points for Master degree by research or a doctorate from an Australian educational institution that included at least two academic years in a relevant STEM field – Total 10 points
• Additional 5 points for Partner with skill qualifications – Total 10 points
• Additional 5 points for Partner with Competent English but no skill qualifications – Total 5 points
• Additional 10 points for Single applicants with no partner – Total 10 points

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