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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa – Labour Agreement Stream
Secure regional work through employer-sponsored Labour Agreement pathways.
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Subclass 494 – Labour Agreement Stream
Work and live in regional Australia (up to 5 years)
Lets skilled workers live and work in a designated regional area of Australia for a longer stay under employer sponsorship.
For employers with an approved Labour Agreement
This stream applies where the sponsoring employer is operating under a Labour Agreement and is nominating you under that agreement.
Occupation and conditions are set by the agreement
Your role, salary arrangements, and any concessions (if any) must align with what is written in the approved Labour Agreement.
Includes eligible family members
You can include eligible family members in your application so they can move with you.
Potential pathway to permanent residency
Depending on your circumstances and ongoing eligibility, this visa may support a longer-term regional pathway.
For Subclass 494 – Labour Agreement Stream
Open to applicants of any nationality, provided all visa criteria are met, and the nomination is under an approved Labour Agreement.
Usually under 45 at the time of application unless the relevant Labour Agreement (or an approved concession/exemption) is allowed otherwise.
Must meet the required English level for this stream (tests and minimum scores depend on the visa settings and any Labour Agreement concessions). Evidence is usually required unless an exemption applies.
You can apply in or outside Australia, but not while in immigration clearance.
If applying in Australia, you generally need to hold a substantive visa or an eligible Bridging Visa (A/B/C) (depending on your circumstances) to lodge a valid application.
A skills assessment may be required, depending on the occupation and Labour Agreement terms. If required, it must usually be from the relevant assessing authority and valid at the time required.
Must meet the work experience requirement set for the nominated role under the Labour Agreement (commonly several years of relevant full-time experience, but the exact requirement depends on the Agreement and occupation).
The sponsored position must be in a designated regional area.
Must have adequate health cover for Australia (e.g., appropriate private cover if you’re not eligible for Medicare), maintained for the intended stay.
Must meet Australia’s health requirement (medical examinations may be requested).
You must meet the character requirements. Police checks may be required, including an AFP certificate if you’ve spent sufficient time in Australia (and overseas police certificates where relevant).
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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
It’s a regional employer-sponsored pathway for skilled workers when the sponsoring employer has an approved labour agreement with the Australian Government. It’s commonly used when standard nomination pathways don’t fit the employer’s workforce needs or when the agreement allows specific occupations/conditions outside the usual settings.
You can only apply under this stream if your employer is an approved sponsor, and your nominated role matches the labour agreement’s approved occupation, location, and conditions. Before lodging, it’s essential to confirm the agreement type, the role covered, and the employment terms required
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It can. Labour agreements may include stream-specific conditions or concessions depending on the agreement type. The rules you must meet will be based on both the visa requirements and the specific terms written into the labour agreement.
The most common issues include mismatch between your role and the labour agreement terms, salary/employment conditions not meeting the agreement requirements, weak evidence that the position is genuine, incomplete work evidence for the nominee, or inconsistencies between the nomination and visa application.
Not easy. Your visa is tied to the sponsoring employer and their nomination. If you change employers, the new employer must be an approved sponsor and usually must lodge a new nomination (and potentially a new visa strategy depending on timing and circumstances). Changing employers without planning can risk visa compliance.
Yes. Eligible family members can be included in your visa application. It’s best to prepare relationship and dependency evidence early to avoid delays, especially if documents need translation or extra proof is required.
In many cases, yes — but PR depends on your ongoing regional work, compliance, and the pathway you plan for (including meeting any requirements of future regional PR options). A PR plan should be mapped early, so your employment evidence and timeline support the next step.
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