494 Remote Area Employer Sponsored Visa

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional （Provisional）Visa （Subclass 494）

494 Visa Introduction

The 494 visa is a temporary visa with a validity period of 5 years. 494 visa holders who meet the 3-year residency requirement and minimum annual income requirement (pre tax income, annual salary not less than $70000) within 5 years can apply for the 191 permanent residence visa. Suitable for applicants who have insufficient scores for skilled immigration and are willing to immigrate through employer sponsorship in remote areas of Australia.

494 visa advantages

·There are a wide variety of professions and industries that can be applied for visas, and the language requirements are not high. Many professions that cannot be directly processed for independent skilled immigration can be achieved through employer sponsorship.

·The work visa does not have strict requirements for individual and company assets.

·Visa holders can travel to and from Australia multiple times and can apply with eligible family members at the same time.

·During the visa period, underage children can apply for free admission to Australian public schools (subject to the decision of the school and the authorities).

Scope of 494 visa application

Scope of application for applicants

The visa application is suitable for a wide range of people, including international students, technical professionals, white-collar workers, and business people; There are various job categories that can be applied for, including chefs, auto mechanics, construction workers, welders, fitters, IT engineers, early childhood educators, electricians, carpenters, accountants, social workers, nurses, architects, project managers, and more. The range of employers who can provide guarantees is also very diverse, including restaurants, factories, schools, trading companies, supermarkets, import and export companies, media companies, construction companies, real estate development companies, etc.

Regional applicability scope

The applicant needs to reside in a "new remote area" working in Australia, which refers to areas other than Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

494 visa requirements for employers

·Australian employers need to be in remote areas designated by immigration authorities.

·The positions offered by Australian employers must be genuine, full-time, and valid for at least five years.

·Visa applicants must have an annual salary of no less than $70000, receive equal pay for equal work as Australian employees, and meet the annual average market wage level (AMSR) (updated in 2023).

·Nominated professions must undergo local labor market testing in Australia.

·Employers are required to pay training funds (SAF), small businesses (with an annual turnover of less than AUD 10 million) need to pay AUD 3000 in a lump sum, and other businesses need to pay AUD 5000 in a lump sum.

494 visa requirements for applicants

1. The applicant's occupation must be the nominated occupation, and the applied position must meet the Medium and Long Term Occupation List (MLTSSL) or Remote Area Occupation List (ROL).

2. The main applicant is under the age of 45 when submitting the application.

3. Have 3 years or more of relevant full-time work experience.

4. The vocational assessment used for applying for a 485 graduate work visa does not meet the requirements. The evaluation is generally valid for 3 years, or according to the regulations of the evaluation agency.

5. Nominate for an Australian company with sponsorship qualifications.

6. Meet an English proficiency level equivalent to 4 out of 6 IELTS scores.