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Employer Sponsored - Subclass 494
Work in Regional Australia
This visa allows you to live and work in regional areas of Australia, contributing to the growth of regional communities.
Pathway to Permanent Residency
The subclass 494 visa provides a direct pathway to permanent residency under the Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa (subclass 191), contingent on meeting residency and work requirements
Employer-Sponsored Migration
Applicants must be nominated by an eligible employer in a regional area of Australia, ensuring that your employment is consistent with regional development goals.
Include Eligible Family Members
Your partner and dependent children may join you in regional Australia, and they can also work or study during their stay.
Live and Work in Regional Areas
You must live and work in designated regional areas, fostering skills and development where they are needed the most.
Employer Sponsored - Subclass 494
Open to all nationalities, provided nomination is approved by an eligible regional Australian employer.
The applicant must be under 45 years of age at the time of application, unless an exemption applies.
The applicant must have Competent English, as defined by DHA (or meet an applicable exemption).
If applying in Australia, the applicant must hold a substantive visa or an eligible Bridging Visa A, B, or C at lodgement.
A positive skills assessment is required for the nominated occupation, unless an exemption applies.
The nominated occupation must be listed under LIN 19/219 and be eligible for the 494 Employer Sponsored stream.
The applicant must have at least 3 years of full-time, relevant work experience in the nominated occupation or a closely related role, unless an exemption applies.
The application may be lodged inside or outside Australia, but not while the applicant is in immigration clearance.
The nominated position must be located in a designated regional area of Australia, as defined under LIN 22/022.
The applicant may be inside or outside Australia when the visa is granted, but not in immigration clearance.
The applicant must meet character requirements, including AFP or overseas police checks where requested.
The applicant can still apply for this visa even if they are subject to a Section 48 bar, depending on their circumstances and where the application is lodged.
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The Knowbal Visa Application Process
We start by reviewing your study history, current visa status, and eligibility for the Temporary Graduate Visa. This personalised consultation helps us understand your situation and plan the best application approach for you.
Once we assess your case, you’ll be assigned a dedicated migration expert. This professional will be your main point of contact, guiding you through each step and answering your questions promptly.
Gathering and organising your documents correctly is critical. Knowbal helps you prepare all necessary paperwork, including your Confirmation of Enrolment, academic transcripts, proof of completion, health insurance, and identity documents to avoid delays or errors.
We lodge your visa application on your behalf with the Department of Home Affairs, ensuring everything complies with visa requirements and your information is accurately presented.
Throughout the processing period, Knowbal monitors your application and keeps you informed. Should the Department request additional information, we will assist you promptly to ensure a smooth process.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Employer Sponsored Stream allows skilled workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia. Applicants must be nominated by an eligible employer in a role that is on the relevant skilled occupation list, and they must meet work experience, skills, and English language requirements
To be eligible for the Subclass 494 Employer Sponsored Stream, you generally need an approved regional employer nomination, relevant skills & 3+ years’ experience, positive skills assessment, under 45 years old (with exemptions), competent English, and must pass health/character checks, working only for your sponsor in an occupation on the skilled list in regional Australia.
Yes, you can include your eligible family members, such as a partner and dependent children, in your application. They will have the same work and study rights while living in Australia under the terms of your visa.
The visa is typically granted for up to five years, based on the terms of your employer’s nomination. You must live and work in the designated regional area for the visa duration
Yes, after meeting the work experience requirements and living in a regional area for the specified period (typically three years), you can transition to permanent residency through pathways like the Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa (Subclass 191).
If your employer withdraws sponsorship or you lose your job, you typically have 180 days to find another eligible employer in a regional area. Failure to do so can result in visa cancellation, so it’s essential to keep open communication with your employer and have a backup plan
Yes, you can change employers, but the new employer must also be an approved regional sponsor, and the new role must meet the visa’s requirements. You will need to get the new nomination approved to remain compliant.
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