SKILLED WORK REGIONAL (PROVISIONAL) VISA - SUBCLASS 491

The Subclass 491 visa program is a point-tested visa, available to prospective applications whose occupation is on a list published by each of the Australian States & Territories. For example, if you want to check if you will be eligible for this visa in Western Australia, you will need to check the WA Occupation List. Points are allocated in the same manner as the 189 and 190 visas - that is, according to Age, English language ability, Qualifications, Employment Experience, etc. The Department will also now allocate you additional points if you are single, or if you have an Australian partner, or if you have a “skilled” partner.

This is a general overview of the Subclass 491 visa process. We encourage you to make an appointment with Putt Legal to find out more.