491 – Skilled Worker Regional Provisional visa
Upcoming Changes 16th Nov 2019- Points tested , (commences 16th November 2019)
- 16,000 places allocated each year , 500 different occupations
- Replaces 489 family and state sponsored visas
- Must be sponsored by an eligible relative or state authority
- Visa will be granted for initially 5 years
- Must live and work for 3 years in regional areas to get Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 191 Visa
- Can move between regions and change occupations
- Cannot apply for any other skilled PR or 820 partner visa for 3 years
- Regional Australia is everywhere except Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast
