Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa (subclass 494) is a provisional visa that allows qualified workers who receive a nomination from employers in Australia to fill labour shortages in the country that cannot be filled by local workers. With this visa, you can stay and work in the country up to five years.

As per the standards set by the Australian government, you need to clear a skills assessment to qualify for this visa.

The visa process is a bit baffling; it is best advised to have a registered migration agent by your side. The professionals at Asia Pacific Group have expertise and extensive knowledge of migration services, and will help you make your migration journey easier.

Key Eligibility Criteria for Employers

The employer needs to be located in one of the regional areas of Australia.
Before nominating the applicant, the company must get clearance from the Regional Certifying Body (RCB) that operates in their specific regional area.
The employment must be genuine, full-time, and the employer must commit to employing the skilled worker for up to five years.
The applicant’s salary must be commensurate with the current market rate for the nominated occupation.

Key Eligibility Criteria for Skilled Workers

A successful skills assessment in their nominated occupation.
Have at least three years of full-time, relevant work experience.
Be under 45 years of age at the time of application.
Demonstrate functional English language proficiency.
Have a valid nomination from an approved Australian employer (sponsor).

General Visa Information

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FAQs About Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa (SUBCLASS 494)

Subclass 494 Visa is a regional visa that allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers from overseas to work for them in a specific regional area of Australia.

Firstly, the occupation must be on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), next the worker must be nominated by an approved employee in a designated regional area. You must also meet the English language and skill criteria and pass character and health checks to be eligible for this visa.

A list of jobs that are in demand in Australia's designated regional areas is called the Regional Occupation List (ROL). To be eligible for the Subclass 494 Visa, your occupation needs to be on this list.

Yes, to apply for this visa, you need to have a job offer from an approved employer in a defined regional area. Your employer must nominate you for the visa and be an authorised sponsor.

The eligibility criteria for this visa state the need to prove your proficiency in the English language. To do so, you need to appear in an English language assessment test, such as PTE or IELTS.