Skilled Regional Visa (Provisional) Subclass 489 Introduction Skill Regional Visa Subclass 489 is a state-sponsored visa for all those skilled workers who are willing to live in a low population area of Australia. There is a test conducted first to be eligible for this visa and candidates need to score 65 marks on the point test. This visa is valid for four years, and the candidate needs to stay in a specified regional area. Candidate can add eligible family members too in the same application. Eligibility Criteria for Skill Visa 489 Under this visa candidate is invited by invitation only so to get invitation candidate must : 1. Have experience in the nominated occupation or Australia’s skilled occupation list. 2. Have an age of more than 18 years and less than 50 years 3. Have experience in competent English. 4. Have skills assessment with the relevant assessing authority for a particular occupation he/she applying for. 5. Meet health and character requirements to get this visa Family To Be Included Candidate can add following family members to skilled regional provisional visa subclass 489 application:● ● ● Candidate Partner Candidate dependent child Candidate or its partner dependent relative. Procedure For State or Territories Government Sponsored The nomination of any candidate based on its skillset and work experience. The below-given states participate in skill nomination through a sponsorship scheme. New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Entitlements associated with Skilled Regional Visa 489 1. 2. 3. 4. Candidate can live and work for four years in designated regional areas. Candidate can study in the specified regional area freely. Candidate can visit in or out until the visa is valid. After meeting certain conditions or after two years candidate can apply for permanent residency for Australia. Eligible Family Member Who Can Sponsor You The sponsor must be 18 years of age and must be a citizen of Australia. The sponsor should be eligible New Zealand citizen Your relation with the sponsor should be defined as below given relations:- ● ● ● ● ● ● a child – including a stepchild, or a parent – including a step-parent, or a brother or sister – including adoptive or step-sibling, or a niece or nephew – including adoptive or step-niece or nephew, or an aunt or uncle – including adoptive or step-aunt or uncle, or a grandparent or first cousin. Conclusions Hope, this article will help you in solving your doubt related to skilled regional provisional visa subclass 489. You should always consult a migration agent Adelaide as they are reliable persons who know how to handle your problems related to visas and also make your visa journey hassle-free. THANKYOU For more info you can contact us at : https://www.isamigrations.com/blog You can also contact us at: Email: contacts@isamigrations.com Phone: (08) 8120 4199
