You need to score a minimum of at least 65 points on the valid skilled assessment to apply for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). The Skilled Work Regional visa is a temporary visa that allows skilled workers nominated by state or the government to live, work and study in the country for 5 years.
For Subclass 491 visa an applicant must satisfy the designated occupation on the skilled occupation list and have a suitable skill assessment for occupations. Additional to that meeting the occupation requirement and being invited to apply an applicant also must satisfy the SkillSelect points test.
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Factors that fetch points for a Subclass 491 visa
The Subclass 491 visa points are calculated based on factors like
- Age
- English proficiency
- Work Experience : Overseas and Australia
- Education
- Specialised Educational Qualification
- Professional Year in Australia
- Study in regional Australia
- State and Territory Nomination
- Family Sponsorship
- Partner skills
- Other additional factors
Below mentioned table shows how the points are calculated for Subclass 491 visa:
|
Factors |
Points |
|
Age |
Points |
|
at least 18 but less than 25 years |
25 |
|
at least 25 but less than 33 years |
30 |
|
at least 33 but less than 40 years |
25 |
|
at least 40 but less than 45 years |
15 |
|
English |
Points |
|
Competent English |
0 |
|
Proficient English |
10 |
|
Superior English |
20 |
|
Skilled employment experience |
|
|
Overseas skilled employment – (outside Australia) |
Points |
|
Less than 3 years |
0 |
|
At least 3 but less than 5 years |
5 |
|
At least 5 but less than 8 years |
10 |
|
At least 8 years |
15 |
|
Australian skilled employment – (in Australia) |
Points |
|
Less than 1 year |
0 |
|
At least 1 but less than 3 years |
5 |
|
At least 3 but less than 5 years |
10 |
|
At least 5 but less than 8 years |
15 |
|
At least 8 years |
20 |
|
Educational qualifications |
Points |
|
A Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard. |
20 |
|
A Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or at least a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard. |
15 |
|
A diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution. |
10 |
|
Attained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for that occupation |
10 |
|
Specialist education qualification |
Points |
|
A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years study in a relevant field. |
10 |
|
Australian study requirement |
5 |
|
Professional Year in Australia |
Points |
|
Completion of a Professional Year in Australia |
5 |
|
Study in regional Australia |
Points |
|
You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution |
5 |
|
Partner skills |
Points |
|
Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and meet age, English and skill criteria |
10 |
|
Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English |
5 |
|
You are single or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident* |
10 |
|
Nomination or sponsorship |
Points |
|
If you are invited to apply for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) by state or territory |
15 |
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