Australian Work and Skilled Visas:

- Provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by an Australian employer in regional areas. - Offers a pathway to Australian permanent residency. - Requires a valid job offer from a regional employer. - Allows primary visa holders to include family members in their application.

Before applying for a Subclass 494 Visa, you must meet the following criteria:

• Have a valid job offer from an employer in a regional area of Australia.
• Possess the skills and qualifications required for the nominated occupation.
• Meet the English language proficiency requirements.
• Meet health and character requirements.
• Provide evidence of health insurance coverage during your stay in Australia.

The Subclass 494 Visa offers several benefits to skilled workers seeking to live and work in regional Australia:

• Provides a pathway to permanent residency in Australia.
• Allows you and your family members to live, work, and study in regional Australia for up to five years.
• Access to Australian healthcare and social services.
• Travel in and out of Australia during the visa validity period.
• Opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.

To apply for a Subclass 494 Visa, you will need to provide the following documents and evidence:

Personal Documents

• Passport
• Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of Name Change (if applicable)
• National Identity Card

Employment and Sponsorship Documents

• Job Offer Letter from a regional Australian employer
• Employment References
• Skills Assessment (if required for your nominated occupation)
• Employment Contract (if applicable)

Skills and Qualifications Documents

• Education Qualifications
• English Language Proficiency Test Results (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, PTE)

Health and Character Documents

• Health Examination Results
• Police Clearance Certificates from all relevant countries

Financial Documents

• Proof of Sufficient Funds to Support Yourself and Family Members

Insurance Documents

• Evidence of Health Insurance Coverage for You and Family Members

Applying for a Subclass 494 Visa is a valuable opportunity to advance your career in regional Australia while working towards permanent residency. Our experienced team at MYAC can assist you throughout the application process, ensuring that your visa application is accurate, complete, and successful, allowing you to pursue your professional goals in regional Australia.