About the 491 Visa
The 491 visa is a points-based visa for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area in Australia. The 491 visa is valid for five years and the visa holder must live and work in a specified regional area. Additionally, eligible family members can be included in the application. To be able to submit a valid application for this visa you need to first submit an Expression of Interest through Skill Select.
To qualify for the 491 visa, you must:
If you are invited to apply for the 491 visa, you will then have 60 days in which to submit your online application. Your invitation letter will explain the process you should follow. Invitations are based on claims made in your Expression of Interest at the time you are invited to apply. Your application must reflect the information provided in your Expression of Interest and be supported by relevant evidence.
There are a range of different factors that determines how long it takes for the 491 visa to be granted. The skills assessment application process can take 10 days to a few months depending on the skills assessing authority. Depending on your occupation and points you can receive an invitation to apply in a few days or several months. Invitations to apply are issued to applicants who have lodged an EOI and who have the highest points in their particular occupation. For current visa processing times please refer to the information on the Department of Home Affairs website.
If you are granted the 491 visa, you need to live, work and study in the designated regional area for at least three years.
Our service packages are designed to give clients choice in terms of fees and the level of service. Our fees are generally fixed. However, they do not cover the visa application fees and other costs involved in submitting a visa application. We have outlined the fees that are most likely to be incurred in Australian Dollars. Fees can increase without notice, so the fees can vary at the time of application.
The 491 visa allows you and your dependents to:
Better Life Migration can assist you with the whole process from start to finish. This would include calculating your points score, preparing and lodging the skills assessment, state sponsorship, expression of interest, and visa applications. We can also provide useful insights on how you can improve your points score and increase your chances of being invited to apply for the visa.
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