Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (SC 491)

Qualifications:

 

The following eligibility requirements must be fulfilled in order to apply for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa :

 

1. Age: Less than forty-five
2. Skills Evaluation: Possess an appropriate skills evaluation for the profession they have chosen.
3. Points Test: Achieve the passing score, which is now 65 points.
4. English Language competency: Fulfil the requirements for English language competency.
5. Character and Health: Fulfil the prerequisites for character and health.
6. Debts: You don’t owe the Australian Government any money.
7. Nomination: Be sponsored by a qualified family member or nominated by a state or territory government in Australia.

 

Test of Points

 

Candidates must complete the points test with a minimum score of 65, which evaluates:

 

1. Age (points 25–32)
2. Proficiency in English (10–20 points)
3. Requirements (10–20 pts)
4. Experience (points 0–20)
5. In-Demand Skills (10–15 points)
6. Regional Australia Study (5–10 points)
7. Competencies with Partners (5 points)

 

 

Australia’s regional

 

Regional Australia for the purposes of this visa comprises:

 

1. New South Wales, which does not include Sydney
2. Victoria (not including Melbourne)
3. Queensland (but not Brisbane)
4. South Australia
5. Tasmania
6. Western Australia (excluding Perth)
7. Northern Territory
8. Australian Capital Territory

 

 

Procedure for Applications

 

To apply for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa :

 

1. Use SkillSelect to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
2. Get an Application Invitation
3. Apply for a visa within sixty days.
4. Provide the necessary information and documents.
5. Pay the AUD 3,945 visa application fee.

 

Documents Needed

 

Candidates need to supply:

 

1. A passport
2. A certificate of birth
3. If applicable, a marriage certificate
4. A certificate of divorce, if any
5. Qualifications and transcripts
6. Experience documents (employment contracts, pay slips, etc.)
7. English language proficiency test results
8. Skills assessment report
9. Health insurance documents
10. Police certificates (if required)

 

 

Time Spent Processing

 

The skilled work regional (provisional) visa has varying processing times:

 

1. 6–9 months for 75% of applications
2. 12–15 months for 90% of applications

 

Conditions for Visas

 

The Regional (Provisional) Skilled Work Visa holders are required to:

 

1. Reside in regional Australia and work there
2. Adhere to Australian legislation
3. Continue to carry health insurance
4. Report any situations or changes to the Department of Home Affairs.

 

 

Advantages

 

The Regional (Provisional) Skilled Work Visa provides:

 

1. Short-term housing in regional Australia
2. The Road to Long-Term Housing
3. Availability of Public Education and Healthcare
4. Opportunities for family sponsorship
5. Higher Points for Work Experience and Regional Study

 

Typical Jobs

 

The following are some of the most prevalent professions that qualify for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa :

 

1. Bookkeepers
2. Engineers
3. IT Experts
4. Nurses
5. Physicians
6. Instructors
7. Experts in Marketing
8. Managers of Human Resources

 

Lists of Employment

 

1. The MLTSSL, or Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List
2. The STSOL, or Short-Term Skilled Occupation List
3. The ROL, or Regional Occupation List

 

 

Authorities for Skills Assessment

 

1. VETASSESS
2. The Computer Society of Australia (ACS)
3. Australia’s Engineers
4. AIM, or the Australian Institute of Management
5. The Federation of Australian Nurses and Midwives (ANMF)

 

 

Tests of English Language Proficiency

 

1. The IELTS
2. OET
3. PTE
4. TOEFL

 

Health Conditions

 

1. A certificate of health
2. A report on imaging
3. HIV examination
4. Screening for tuberculosis

 

Characteristics Needed

 

1. Certificates from the police
2. Statutory declaration of character

 

 

The necessary funds

 

1. Evidence of funding
2. The ability to pay

 

Sponsorship by Families

 

1. Visa for partners
2. Visa for children
3. Visa for parents

 

Conditions for Travel

 

1. Visit Australia within a year.
2. Requirements for entry

 

Revocation and Cancellation

 

1. Reasons for cancelling
2. The process of revocation

 

Examine and Make an Appeal

 

1. The AAT, or Administrative Appeals Tribunal
2. Australia’s Federal Court

 

Celebration and Compliance

 

1. Visa requirements
2. Observation and documentation

 

Data and Patterns

 

1. Rates of visa issuance
2. Processing times for applications
3. Leading professions and nations of origin

 

 

Associated Visas

 

1. Subclass 190: Skilled Nominated Visa
2. The RSMS, or Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
3. Subclass 485: Temporary Graduate Visa

 

Making laws Structure

 

1. The 1958 Migration Act
2. The 1994 Migration Regulations
3. The 2007 Australian Citizenship Act

 

Procedure and Policy

 

1. Policies of the Department of Home Affairs
2. Citizenship and Immigration Procedures in Australia

 

Materials

 

1. The Department of Home Affairs, Australian Government
2. Selecting Skills
3. Citizenship and Immigration in Australia
4. Application for Registration of Migration Agents (MARA)
5. The AQF, or Australian Qualifications Framework

 

Questions and Answers (FAQs)

 

1. What is the Regional (Provisional) Skilled Work Visa ?
2. For whom is the Regional (Provisional) Skilled Work Visa available?
3. How can I apply for the Regional (Provisional) Skilled Work Visa?
4. What paperwork is needed for the Regional (Provisional) Skilled Work Visa?
5. How long does it take to process the Skilled Work Regional (Pro) application?