Can I study in Australia with a Subclass 491 visa?
Yes, you can study in Australia with a Subclass 491 visa (Skilled Work Regional visa). A Skilled Work Regional visa is a provisional visa that allows an applicant to live, work, and study in the regional area of Australia temporarily for 5 years, within which an applicant can be granted an Australia PR after residing for 3 years in the country.
To study in Australia, an applicant must be nominated by an Australian State or territory government and have an eligible qualification that requires at least two academic years of study or more than one qualification that results in a total of at least two academic years of study, resulting in an eligible qualification.
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Courses that can be studied on Subclass 491 visa
The state or territory must nominate an applicant to study in Australia on a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Provisional visa). The occupation must be on the relevant state or territory list, and then an applicant can study for courses that are not full-time. The education institution must be located within the designated regional area.
Here are the listed courses for skilled migrants to study on Subclass 491 visa:
- Higher education
- Vocational and Education Training (VET)
- Pathway courses
- English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
- Primary and secondary school
- Secondary school exchange programs
- Postgraduate research
Eligibility requirements to study on Subclass 491 visa
To study on a Subclass 491 visa, an applicant must be:
- Age under 45 years
- Valid skill assessment
- Occupation must be on the eligible skilled occupation list
- Meet health and character requirements
- English language proficiency
- Score at least 65 points
- Receive an invitation to apply for a visa
- Must be nominated by state or territory government
How to enrol in study courses on a Subclass 491 visa?
To enroll in study courses while on a Subclass 491 visa, an applicant must:
- Step 1: Check your eligibility for the visa
- Step 2: Submit an EOI through skill select
- Step 3: Be nominated by state or territory government
- Step 4: Apply for a visa application
- Step 5: Migrate and study in Australia
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