What are the requirements for a Subclass 494 visa?

You must fulfill certain requirements to apply for a Subclass 494 visa in Australia. The Subclass 494 visa or the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa allows eligible skilled foreign workers to reside and work in the regional areas of Australia, provided they meet the visa requirements. The Subclass 494 visa requirements include factors such as age, English language requirement, a valid nomination, an occupation listed on the SOL, character and health checks, etc.
 

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Who is eligible to apply for a Subclass 494 visa?
 

Requirements to apply for a Subclass 494 visa

You must meet the below requirements to apply for a Subclass 494 visa:
 

Age:

• Applicants must be below 45 years old while applying for the visa
• There are, however, age exemptions for certain visa applicants
   

A valid nomination:

• You must obtain a nomination from an approved employer in any of the regional areas of Australia.
• The employer sponsoring you must be approved by the Australian government
• The position you are nominated for must be full-time with a duration of at least 5 years
   

Occupation:

• You must have an occupation that is listed on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) or the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
• The occupation must be listed on the relevant occupation list
   

English language requirement:

• You must submit English Language proficiency while applying for the Subclass 494 visa
• A minimum IELTS band score of 6 in all four testing sections is preferred
   

Skills Assessment:

• You must secure a positive skills assessment for the occupation you are nominated
   

Work experience:

• It is preferred for the applicants to have a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience in the occupation you are nominated for
• You must have relevant qualifications and skills for your occupation.
   

Medical Requirement:

• You must meet the health requirements as per the Australian standards
   

Character Requirements:

• You must have a clear criminal record and no history of any previous canceled or rejected visas 
   

Other Requirements:

• You must sign the Australian Values Statement
• Submit a Police Clearance certificate
• Must not have any pending debts to be paid to the Australian government
   

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