Upcoming closure of the Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 489
Department of Home Affairs has announced a Transitional arrangement for replacing the Subclass 489 with Subclass 491.- 10th September 2019 - Last day to issues invitations on the submitted EOI's by any State and Territory Authority.
- 15th November 2019 - Last day for any invited applicant to lodge their visa as post 15th September 11:59 PM, Subclass 489 will be ceased and no longer be available for application lodgement in the Immi Portal.
- 16th November onwards - Migrants will be able to lodge EOI's for the Subclass 491 as a new point test will be introduced.
- 16th November 2022 - Introduction of the Subclass 191, which will allow applicants with Subclass 491 to apply for their Permanent Residency.