[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":290},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fNWZYjBlq7VPPu16dGsjLdTxjRKtsfmddcm6CopErJII":3},{"visaSubclassCode":4,"visaSubclassText":5,"streamCode":6,"streamText":7,"description":8,"stay":9,"basePrice":10,"benefitsHtml":11,"aboutVisaSections":12,"whenYouHaveVisaSections":53,"eligibilityCriteria":63,"steps":102,"processingTime":262,"availableStreams":271,"benefits":276,"categoryId":280,"pricing":281,"sourceUrl":288,"fetchedAt":289},"494","Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)","72","Employer Sponsored","This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker","5 years","AUD6,140.00","\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>travel to and from Australia for 5 years\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>if eligible, apply for \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverview\">permanent residence\u003C\u002Fa> after 3 years from the time we grant your visa.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",[13,16,20,23,26,29,32,35,38,41,44,47,50],{"text":14,"block":15},"With this visa, you can ","\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>if eligible, apply for \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverview\">permanent residence\u003C\u002Fa> after 3 years from the time we grant your visa.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":17,"text":18,"block":19},-1,"Specified region","\u003Cp>You can live, work and study only in a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fregional-migration\u002Feligible-regional-areas\">designated regional area\u003C\u002Fa>. Designated regional areas include all of Australia except for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":17,"text":21,"block":22},"Pathways to permanent residence","\u003Cp>If eligible, you can apply for permanent residence after you have held your 494 visa for 3 years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Unless you have held your subclass 494 visa for 3 years, holders of the subclass 494 visa are unable to:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli> make a valid application for a subclass 820 (Partner) visa \u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli> be granted any of the following visas:\n\t\u003Cul>\n\t\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbusiness-talent-permanent-132\">Subclass 132 (Business Talent) \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Femployer-nomination-scheme-186\">Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbusiness-innovation-and-investment-188\">Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional))\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189\">Subclass 189 (Skilled (Independent))\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-nominated-190\">Subclass 190 (Skilled (Nominated))\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-191\u002Fregional-provisional\">Subclass 191 (Skilled Regional) (Regional Provisional Stream)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fglobal-talent-visa-858\">Subclass 858 (Global Talent)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003C\u002Ful>\n\t\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"text":24,"block":25},"How long you can stay","\u003Cp>This is a provisional visa. You can stay in Australia for a period of 5 years from when we grant your visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":17,"text":27,"block":28},"Stay longer","\u003Cp>You can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder\">Explore your visa options\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If eligible, you can apply for \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverview\">permanent residence\u003C\u002Fa> after 3 years from the time we grant your visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":17,"text":30,"block":31},"Include family ","\u003Cp>You can include members of the family unit in your application. You can:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>include them when you submit your visa application\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>add a dependent child after you submit but before we decide on your visa application.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\">health\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter\">character\u003C\u002Fa> requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Family members who do not apply for the visa with you might also have to meet our health and character requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you do not include your partner or dependent children in this application, you must tell us the reason why. For example, they already hold Australian citizenship or are a permanent resident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":17,"text":33,"block":34},"Cost ","\u003Cp>This visa costs:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli> \u003Cspan class=\"visa-price\">AUD6,140.00\u003C\u002Fspan> for the main applicant\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli> \u003Cspan class=\"visa-price\">AUD3,070.00\u003C\u002Fspan> for each dependent 18 years and over\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli> \u003Cspan class=\"visa-price\">AUD1,535.00\u003C\u002Fspan> for each dependent under 18 years.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Concessions apply in limited circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To see what your visa will cost use the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator\">Visa Pricing Estimator\u003C\u002Fa>. The estimator does not consider the second instalment or other costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You will have to pay other costs including:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>English language tests\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>health checks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>police certificates\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics\">Biometrics\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":17,"text":36,"block":37},"Cost concession for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste visa applicants","\u003Cp>From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid visa application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We will charge eligible applicants the lower visa application cost during the application process in \u003Ca aria-label=\">ImmiAccoun - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>. We will recognise eligible applicants by the valid passport from the specified countries used in the application when they apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Family members are also eligible for the lower visa cost. We base this on the passport of the primary applicant (or visa holder who satisfies the primary visa criteria).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The primary applicant must hold a valid passport issued by one of the following countries:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Federated States of Micronesia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Fiji\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Kiribati\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Nauru\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Palau\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Papua New Guinea\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Republic of the Marshall Islands\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Samoa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Solomon Islands\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Timor-Leste\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Tonga\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Tuvalu\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Vanuatu.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":17,"text":39,"block":40},"Apply from ","\u003Cp>You can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa, but not in immigration clearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are applying in Australia, you must hold a:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>substantive visa or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010\">Bridging visa A\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020\">Bridging visa B\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030\">Bridging visa C\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You can be in or outside Australia when we decide on your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":17,"text":42,"block":43},"Processing times","\u003Cp>For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times\">visa processing time guide tool\u003C\u002Fa>. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>how quickly you respond to any requests for additional information\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>We might ask for more information. We are not obligated to request further information or documents and can make a decision on the information provided. It is your responsibility to ensure all relevant supporting\u002Fevidentiary documentation is attached to your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":17,"text":45,"block":46},"Your obligations ","\u003Cp>You and your family must comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You must begin your employment within 90 days of:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>entering Australia, if you are outside Australia when we grant the visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the visa grant date, if you are in Australia when we grant the visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You must only work in your nominated occupation and only work for your nominating employer in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list\u002Fregional-postcodes\">regional Australia\u003C\u002Fa>. If you do not, we might cancel your visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":17,"text":48,"block":49},"Travel ","\u003Cp>You can travel out of Australia and return as many times as you want while the visa is valid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The time you spend outside Australia does not extend the visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":17,"text":51,"block":52},"Visa label","\u003Cp>We will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[54,57,60],{"text":55,"block":56},"Coming to Australia","\u003Ch3>Before you leave\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Ch4>Check your travel documents\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>You must have a valid:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>visa to enter Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>passport or other travel document.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Ch3>At the border\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Ch4>Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>All people arriving in Australia must complete an \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-(ipc)\" target=\"_blank\">Incoming Passenger Card\u003C\u002Fa>. You will be given this card during your flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch4>Leaving the airport faster\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>We have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates\" target=\"_blank\">SmartGate\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"text":58,"block":59},"In Australia","\u003Ch3>What you can do when you have this visa\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Work for up to 5 years for your sponsor only in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fregional-migration\u002Feligible-regional-areas\">regional Australia\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Live and study for up to 5 years only in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fregional-migration\u002Feligible-regional-areas\">regional Australia\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>If eligible, apply to become a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverview\">permanent resident\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Your visa will come with conditions attached to it. To see your conditions, see your grant letter or use \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvevo\">VEVO\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>What you must do when you have this visa\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>You and your family must meet all visa conditions and obey Australian laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You must begin your employment within 90 days after your:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>entry to Australia if you were granted the visa outside Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>visa grant date if you were granted the visa in Australia.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Learn more about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=484\">visa details and conditions\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Tell us if things change\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Things you need to let us know about include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>changes to your employer\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>changes to your employment status including promotions and changes in hours\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>changes to your relationship status\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the birth of a child.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>See what to do \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\">if your situation changes.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>See how long you can stay\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>This is a provisional visa. You can live, work and study only in regional Australia for up to 5 years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To see when you must leave, see your grant letter or use \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvevo\">VEVO\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Staying longer\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>If your visa is expiring and you want to keep working in Australia for your employer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>your employer will need to submit a new nomination\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you must apply for a new visa.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You can’t stay longer by extending the visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>After holding a subclass 494 visa for at least 3 years, you may apply for permanent residence through the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-regional-191\">Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Travelling on your visa\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Time spent outside Australia does not extend your length of stay in Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Proving you have a visa\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>To prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\">VEVO\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Working\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Usually you can only work for the business that sponsored you. If your sponsor is an Australian business, you can work for that business or one of its associated entities as long as it is in regional Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>When you work in Australia, you are protected by Australian workplace law. See your \u003Ca class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements\" target=\"_blank\">workplace rights and entitlements\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Learn more about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=484\">visa details and conditions\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Bringing family\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Secondary applicants can apply for this visa as a subsequent entrant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":17,"text":61,"block":62},"Leaving Australia","\u003Ch3>Before you leave\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Ch4>Check your travel documents\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>You must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch4>Ensure your visa is still valid\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>Check your conditions and the expiry of your visa in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online\">VEVO\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>See what you can and must do if your \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire\">visa has expired or is about to expire\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>At the border\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Ch4>Leaving the airport faster\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>We have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates\" target=\"_blank\">SmartGate\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>After you leave\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Ch4>Get your superannuation (if you are leaving Australia and do not intend to return)\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>You are likely to have some money in a superannuation fund if you worked in Australia and:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>you were 18 years or older\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you were paid AUD450 or more (before tax) in a month\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>See how to access your superannuation \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fleaving-australia\">after you leave Australia\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch4>Proving you have been to Australia\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>To prove you have been to Australia, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records\">request your travel records\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[64,70,74,78,82,86,90,94,98],{"title":65,"criteria":66,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":69},"Be this age",[],"",true,"\u003Cp>You must be under 45 years of age when you apply for the visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You are exempt from this criteria if any of the following applies to you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>You are nominated as an academic (University Lecturer or Faculty Head at Academic Level A , B, C, D or E) by a university in Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>You are nominated as a medical practitioner and in the 3 years immediately before you apply have worked in that occupation in a designated regional area of Australia for 2 years as the holder of a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) or subclass 482 visa. The nominated position is in a designated regional area of Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>You are nominated as a scientist, researcher or technical (scientific) specialist at ANZSCO skill level 1 or 2 by an Australian scientific government agency or Australian university\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>You have held a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444\">Special Category visa (subclass 444)\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnew-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-temporary-461\">New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa (subclass 461)\u003C\u002Fa> visa for the last 3 years immediately before you apply and have worked for the employer who nominated you, in the nominated occupation, for at least 2 years during that time.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>As a subclass 457 or 482 visa holder, you have been working in the nominated occupation for the nominating employer for a period of at least 2 years during the 3 years ending immediately before you apply, and your earnings for each year of that period were at least as much as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Femployment-conditions\u002Fawards\u002Faward-and-agreement-free-wages-and-conditions\">Fair Work High Income Threshold\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"title":71,"criteria":72,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":73},"Be nominated by an approved sponsor",[],"\u003Cp>You must be nominated by an employer whose business is lawfully operating in Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You must be employed to work in the nominated occupation and in a position within the sponsoring business or an associated entity of that business, located in a designated regional area of Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Before you can apply for the visa, your employer will need to lodge a nomination application for you. They will only be able to do this if they are an approved work sponsor or have at least lodged an application to become a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Femploying-and-sponsoring-someone\u002Fsponsoring-workers\u002Fbecoming-a-sponsor\u002Fstandard-business-sponsor\">standard business sponsor\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":75,"criteria":76,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":77},"Have relevant skills, qualifications and work experience",[],"\u003Cp>If you are the primary visa applicant, you must show that you have the skills, qualifications and work experience necessary to perform the nominated occupation. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You must undertake a skills assessment to show this – see Have a positive skills assessment below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If it is not mandatory for you to undertake a skills assessment, you are still required to provide other evidence to show that you meet this requirement – see '\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494\u002Femployer-sponsored-stream#HowTo\">Skills and qualifications documents\u003C\u002Fa>'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You must have been employed in the nominated occupation for at least 3 years on a full-time basis and at the skill level required for the nominated occupation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Generally, you should have gained your experience within the last 5 years. The period does not need to be continuous. We might consider equivalent part-time work. We do not consider casual work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":79,"criteria":80,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":81},"Have a positive skills assessment",[],"\u003Cp>You must have your skills assessed as suitable for the nominated occupation by the relevant assessing authority. The assessment will show us you have the skills to work in the nominated occupation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The skills assessment must be undertaken before your application is lodged. A skills assessment obtained for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is not a valid assessment for this visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You do not need to complete a skills assessment if at the time of application you held a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) or subclass 482 for the nominated occupation and in order to be granted that visa, you were required to demonstrate your skills by providing a suitable skills assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You are exempt from this criteria if any of the following applies to you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\n\t\u003Cli>you are nominated as an academic (University Lecturer or Faculty Head at academic Level A, B, C, D or E) by an Australian university\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you have held a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444\">Special Category visa (subclass 444)\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnew-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-temporary-461\">New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa (subclass 461)\u003C\u002Fa> visa for the last 3 years immediately before you apply and have worked for the employer who nominated you, in the nominated occupation, for at least 2 years during that time.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"title":83,"criteria":84,"subTitle":85,"collapsed":68,"description":67},"Have this level of English language ",[],"\u003Cp>You must have at least \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Fcompetent-english\">Competent English\u003C\u002Fa> to be granted this visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":87,"criteria":88,"subTitle":89,"collapsed":68,"description":67},"Meet our health requirement",[],"\u003Cp>You and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\">health requirement\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If requested, family members not accompanying you to Australia might also need to meet our health requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":91,"criteria":92,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":93},"Meet our character requirement",[],"\u003Cp>You and your family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter\">character requirement\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Family members not accompanying you to Australia must also meet the character requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":95,"criteria":96,"subTitle":97,"collapsed":68,"description":67},"Have paid back your debt to the Australian government",[],"\u003Cp>If you or any family members (including those who don't apply for the visa with you) owe the Australian government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":99,"criteria":100,"subTitle":101,"collapsed":68,"description":67},"Sign the Australian values statement",[],"\u003Cp>If you are 16 years of age or older, you must:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>have read, or had explained to you, the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values\">Life in Australia booklet\u003C\u002Fa> and\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>sign an \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values\">Australian Values Statement\u003C\u002Fa> that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",[103,134,198,210,258],{"id":104,"steps":105,"title":130,"subTitle":131,"collapsed":68,"description":132,"hasCustomButton":133,"customButtonLink":67,"customButtonText":67},1,[106,110,114,118,122,126],{"id":104,"steps":107,"title":108,"subTitle":109,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Get your skills assessed","\u003Cp>Get a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment\">skills assessment\u003C\u002Fa> if you need to. The assessment will prove you have the right skills and qualifications to do your job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":111,"title":112,"subTitle":113,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Organise English test","\u003Cp>Make sure your English test results are current for this visa. You must have at least \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Fcompetent-english\">Competent English\u003C\u002Fa> to be granted the visa. Have an English test if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":115,"title":116,"subTitle":117,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Organise health exams","\u003Cp>You need to have \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\">health examinations\u003C\u002Fa>. You can complete them before you apply or you can wait until after you apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":119,"title":120,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":121},[],"Get help with your application","\u003Cp>Only some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent\">registered migration agent\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner\">legal practitioner\u003C\u002Fa>, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>an \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person\">exempt person\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You can appoint anyone to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents\">receive documents\u003C\u002Fa> on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":123,"title":124,"subTitle":125,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Get the nomination Transaction Reference Number","\u003Cp>Make sure your employer has submitted a nomination application. They will receive a nomination Transaction Reference Number (TRN) when they do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Ask your employer for the TRN. You need it to apply for the visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":127,"title":128,"subTitle":129,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Your rights and your employer's responsibilities","\u003Cp>Criminal and civil penalties can be applied to anyone who asks for, receives, offers or provides a benefit in exchange for visa sponsorship. Learn more about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fwork-rights-and-exploitation\u002Fwork-visa-scams\">work visa scams\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Before you apply","\u003Cp>Things you will need to arrange before you apply could include obtaining a skills assessment, an English language test or undertaking a health assessment. You might also want to get help with your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Cp>New step description\u003C\u002Fp>",false,{"id":135,"steps":136,"title":196,"subTitle":197,"collapsed":68,"description":132,"hasCustomButton":133,"customButtonText":67,"customButtonlink":67},2,[137,141,145,149,153,157,161,165,169,177,181,185],{"steps":138,"title":139,"subTitle":140,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Provide accurate information","\u003Cp>Provide accurate information. See what happens if you \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information\">can't prove your identity or don't provide true information\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":142,"title":143,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":144},[],"Identity documents","\u003Cp>Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Also provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a national identity card, if you have one\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>proof of change of name\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Documents that prove a change of name include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a marriage or divorce certificate\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>documents that show other names you have been known by\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":146,"title":147,"subTitle":148,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Age exemption documents ","\u003Cp>If you are 45 years of age or older and eligible for an age exemption, provide documents to show you are exempt from the age eligibility criteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>See more about age exemptions in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FDetails\u002FF2019L01404\">legislative instruments\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":150,"title":151,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":152},[],"Skills and qualifications documents","\u003Cp>You need to provide documents that prove your skills and qualifications including:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\">\n\t\u003Cli>a suitable skills assessment by the relevant assessing authority, if required. We don't accept a skills assessment obtained for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>qualifications and proof of work experience such as employment references, if required\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>documents from relevant Australian authorities that show you hold necessary registrations or licences, or will be able to meet necessary registration and licensing requirements\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>See more about skills exemptions in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FDetails\u002FF2019L01404\">legislative instruments\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":154,"title":155,"subTitle":156,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"English language documents","\u003Cp>Provide documents that show you have \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Fcompetent-english\">Competent English\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":158,"title":159,"subTitle":160,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Health documents","\u003Cp>You do not need to provide health documents. If you have had medical exams, the results are sent to us by your doctor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":162,"title":163,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":164},[],"Character documents","\u003Cp>Provide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16 years. We only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks\" target=\"_blank\">Australian Federal Police\u003C\u002Fa> . We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police. For immigration purposes, Australian police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Also provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>an overseas police certificate from \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations\u002Flist\" target=\"_blank\">every country\u003C\u002Fa>, including your home country, where you spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16\n\n\t\u003Cul>\n\t\t\u003Cli>if required, penal check letters are available by contacting \u003Ca href=\"mailto:espd@homeaffairs.gov.au\">espd@homeaffairs.gov.au\u003C\u002Fa> and include the words “Front end load – Penal Check Letter” in the subject line of your email.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003C\u002Ful>\n\t\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Further information is available at: \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Character requirements for visas\">Character requirements for visas\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":166,"title":167,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":168},[],"Partner documents","\u003Cp>Provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>identity documents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>character documents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Provide either:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>your current marriage certificate or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>enough documents to prove your partner has been in a de facto relationship with you for at least 12 months before you apply\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Documents that prove a de facto relationship include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>joint bank account statements\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>billing accounts in joint names\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>joint leases or mortgages\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>documents that show you have both lived at the same address\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You must show that your partner has \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english\">Functional English\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you can't show that your partner has Functional English, you will need to pay the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494\u002Femployer-sponsored-stream#About\">second instalment\u003C\u002Fa> of the visa application charge when we ask you to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":170,"title":175,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":176},[171],{"steps":172,"title":173,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":174},[],"Parental responsibility documents","\u003Cp>You must get consent for the child to come to Australia from anyone who:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>is not coming to Australia with the child.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>They must complete either:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf\">Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Include a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>passport\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>driver’s licence.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n","Dependants under 18 documents","\u003Cp>For every dependant under 18 years who is applying with you provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>identity documents (if your child is under 5 years old you can include them in the application without a passport)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>character documents, if applicable.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":178,"title":179,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":180},[]," Dependants over 18 documents","\u003Cp>For every dependant 18 years and over who is applying with you provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>identity documents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>documents about other relationships, if applicable\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>character documents.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You need to prove that this person is a family member and\u002For dependent on you. Provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a completed \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Form 47a Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>proof of your relationship with the family member and\u002For dependant such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>proof they live with you\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>their tax records\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>proof they are currently studying\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You must show that your family member and\u002For dependant has \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english\">Functional English\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you can't show that your family member and\u002For dependant has Functional English, you will need to pay the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494\u002Femployer-sponsored-stream#About\">second instalment\u003C\u002Fa>  of the visa application charge when we ask you to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":182,"title":183,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":184},[],"Tell us you are getting help","\u003Cp>To nominate someone to:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>receive your correspondence, use \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf\">Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>provide immigration assistance, use \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf\">Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Upload your written notification or your forms to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":186,"title":195,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[187,191],{"steps":188,"title":189,"subTitle":190,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Translate","\u003Cp>Have all non-English documents translated into English.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Translators in Australia must be accredited by the \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Translators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>full name\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>address and telephone number\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>These details must be in English.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":192,"title":193,"subTitle":194,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Scan or photograph","\u003Cp>Scan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The scans and photos must be clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Prepare your documents","Gather your documents","\u003Cp>Documents you may have to provide could include documents for your identity, character, skills, work experience, health and English language skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":199,"title":208,"subTitle":209,"collapsed":68,"description":132},[200,204],{"steps":201,"title":202,"subTitle":203,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Provide accurate information ","\u003Cp>Provide accurate information. See what happens if you can't prove your identity or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information\">don't provide accurate information\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":205,"title":206,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":207},[],"Apply online in ImmiAccount","\u003Col>\n\t\u003Cli>Login or create an \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\">Attach documents\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay\">Pay the application charge\u003C\u002Fa>. We will not process your application until you pay.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Note the Transaction Reference Number.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n","Apply for the visa","\u003Cp>You apply for this visa online in ImmiAccount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":211,"title":256,"subTitle":257,"collapsed":68,"description":132},[212,216,220,224,228,232,236,240,244,248,252],{"steps":213,"title":214,"subTitle":215,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Status updates","\u003Cp>We can’t give updates on applications within the standard processing time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We might ask for more information. We are not obligated to request further information or documents and can make a decision on the information provided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":217,"title":218,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":219},[],"Travel after you apply","\u003Cp>If you are in Australia, you don't have to tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. This is because you can be outside Australia when we decide on your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>But if you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Learn about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire\">visa expiry\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Learn about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Ftravelling-and-your-visa\u002Ftravel-on-a-bridging-visa\">travel on a Bridging visas\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":221,"title":222,"subTitle":223,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Health exams","\u003Cp>If you didn't have \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\">health examinations\u003C\u002Fa> before you applied, we will let you know if you need them. Check \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":225,"title":226,"subTitle":227,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[]," Biometrics","\u003Cp>We might ask for \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">biometrics\u003C\u002Fa> (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":229,"title":230,"subTitle":231,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Attach more information ","\u003Cp>We might ask you to provide more information. Attach any additional documents we ask you for as soon as possible in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>..\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":233,"title":234,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":235},[],"Stay lawful","\u003Cp>If you are in Australia, make sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application. You must hold a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fglossary#substantive-visa\">substantive visa\u003C\u002Fa> or a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010\">Bridging visa A\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020\">Bridging visa B\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030\">Bridging visa C\u003C\u002Fa> for your visa application to be processed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you were in Australia when you applied for this visa, you may have been granted a Bridging visa. If your current visa expires before we decide on your application, the Bridging visa will start. You can stay in Australia on the Bridging visa while we process your new visa application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Do not ask us to cancel your current visa. If your visa is cancelled, you will:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>be staying in Australia unlawfully\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>not be eligible for a Bridging visa.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":237,"title":238,"subTitle":239,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Pay the second instalment","\u003Cp>If you need to pay a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494\u002Femployer-sponsored-stream#About\">second instalment\u003C\u002Fa> of the visa application charge we will send you an invoice after you have met all other requirements for the visa. Pay the instalment after you get the invoice. Do not ask for the invoice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":241,"title":242,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":243},[],"Add family","\u003Cp>You can't add members of the family unit to your visa application after it has been submitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you have submitted your visa application and we are processing it, certain family members that were not included in your visa application can submit a subsequent entrant application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Alternatively, if we have granted you a visa, certain family members may apply to join you in Australia later as a subsequent entrant. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby\">you had a baby\u003C\u002Fa>, you should tell us as soon as possible. If you don’t, your child may be unlawful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":245,"title":246,"subTitle":247,"collapsed":68,"description":67},[],"Mistakes on your application","\u003Cp>Let us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Complete \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":249,"title":250,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":251},[],"Help with your application","\u003Cp>Let us know if you no longer want someone to:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>receive your correspondence - complete \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf\">Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>provide immigration advice - complete \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf\">Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Upload your written notification or your forms to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For more information see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview\">Who can help you with your application\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":253,"title":254,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":68,"description":255},[],"Tell us if things change","\u003Cp>Tell us if things change after you submit your application but before we decide on your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Things you need to let us know about include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>you want to withdraw your application\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>changes to your relationship status\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the birth of a child\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>See what to do \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\">if your situation changes\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","After you apply","\u003Cp>We will let you know when we have received your application. See what you can and must do after you apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":259,"title":260,"subTitle":261,"collapsed":68,"description":132},[],"Visa outcome","\u003Cp>You can be in or outside Australia when we decide on your visa application.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>About visa outcome\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>We must have approved your employer’s nomination before we can grant you this visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We will let you know our decision about your visa application in writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If we grant your visa, we will tell you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>your visa grant number\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the date your visa starts\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your visa conditions\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Keep a copy of the decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>why we refused the visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>whether you have a right to a review of the decision\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>We will not refund the visa application charge if we refuse your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"percent25":263,"percent50":264,"percent75":265,"percent90":266,"percent25Text":267,"percent50Text":268,"percent75Text":269,"percent90Text":270},129,225,273,344,"4 Months","7 Months","9 Months","11 Months",[272,273],{"code":6,"text":7},{"code":274,"text":275},"73","Labour Agreement",[277,278,279],"live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years","travel to and from Australia for 5 years","if eligible, apply for  permanent residence after 3 years from the time we grant your visa.","workingSkills",[282],{"Onshore":283,"BasePrice":10,"StreamCode":67,"Over18Price":284,"ProductCode":285,"Under18Price":286,"SubsequentPrice":287,"NonInternetPrice":287,"VisaSubclassCode":4},"false","AUD3,070.00","4522","AUD1,535.00","N\u002FA","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494\u002Femployer-sponsored-stream","2026-08-08T22:08:22.320Z",1786354964973]