We are now accepting applications for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) Pathway 1 and Pathway 3
We are pleased to announce the opening of the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) – Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for the 2024-25 program year.
Below is a summary of the key updates:
Subclass 491 Visa Pathway 1 – Work in Regional NSW
All occupations that are eligible for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) can apply under Pathway 1.
To apply under this pathway, you must be currently working in your nominated (or closely related) occupation in a designated regional area of NSW and have continuously done so for the past six months with a single employer based in regional NSW.
You must also be paid the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold salary rate from your qualifying employer in your nominated (or closely related) occupation at the time of application.
We removed the requirement to live-in-NSW for Pathway 1, providing greater flexibility for applicants living in border towns.
Detailed eligibility criteria for Pathway 1 is available on our website. Please review these to ensure you meet the requirements before applying.
Subclass 491 Visa Pathway 3 – Regional NSW Graduate
To apply under this pathway, you must have completed a bachelor’s degree or above from an education institution located in a designated regional area of NSW.
Your qualifying study in regional NSW must be eligible to claim points for study in Regional Australia as per the Points table for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
Your qualifying study must be related to your nominated (or closely related) occupation and have been completed within the 2 years immediately before applying for NSW nomination. Please visit our website for a full list of eligibility requirements for Pathway 3.
Limited Places for Subclass 491 Visas Pathway 1 and Pathway 3
Considering the limited allocation, we have limited places available for these two pathways. Investment NSW reserves the right to close these pathways once all available places have been exhausted.
Nominations are at the discretion of Investment NSW
Investment NSW reserves the right to refuse an application for nomination if the application does not meet the published criteria, if the nomination is not in the best interests of NSW, or if our allocation is fully committed.
For more detailed information on these changes and how they might affect your application, visit our website or consult a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
We look forward to receiving your applications and helping skilled migrants build their future in NSW.
Other Important Information from the NSW Government
Changes to enrolment policy for Dependents of Temporary visa holders for regional NSW
All students on a temporary resident visa will now be able to enrol in their local school, based on their residential address.
Enrolment fees will be waived for families that are regional holders (i.e. those who reside outside of greater Sydney and Wollongong) of Temporary Skills Shortage visas (subclass 482). These changes come into effect 1 January 2025.
Please refer to Department of Education’s fact sheet Changes to the enrolment policy for further information.
NSW Growing Regions of Welcome (GROW)
The NSW Growing Regions of Welcome (GROW) is a lifestyle and employment program underway in the Murray and Riverina regions.
It connects interested people from migrant and refugee backgrounds living in Western Sydney with opportunities in regional NSW.
Please refer to NSW GROW (Growing Regions of Welcome) – Multicultural NSW for further information.
Reference Link : (https://visasmigration.cmail20.com/t/t-e-sjkuhik-tjbttjdjl-f/)
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