NSW state nomination for subclass 491

Australia is a place that has bright prospects for the people who have capabilities to prove themselves and have skills and talent to support them. Its strong economy presents many chances for opportunity all the time that can be availed by people living in Australia as well as the people living overseas who wish to move to Australia and work there. So if you are thinking of moving to someplace with good opportunities for you and your family NSW regional areas can prove to be an excellent choice for you.

This is what makes Australia the most favourite place for skilled migrants across the globe. But the large number of migrants who have moved to Australia on permanent or temporary visas has made the population in its metropolitan cities rise at a drastic rate. Which in return has caused any problem.

As a solution to these problems, the Australian government is stressing greatly on the development of its regional areas.

In the context of the development of its regional areas, many major development projects have been started in regional Australia. Many parts of Australia including many significant cities of Australia are now categorized as regional areas.

Which means that most of the part of Australian state NSW will also come under the regional banner. Cities like Newcastle, Central Coast, Wollongong, etc. are located in regional areas. All these areas provide their residents with all the modern facilities of life, newer opportunities and a peaceful environment to live.

To know more about regional visas consult our registered migration agent in Sydney about it.

Regional skilled visa subclass 491 & its different streams for NWS state nomination

What is regional skilled visa subclass 491?

This visa subclass is for the skilled individuals who want to come and work in regional areas of Australia. This visa is granted for 5 years and has a pathway to PR after completing 3 years of working in regional areas of Australia.

It’s mandatory to be nominated by the state for this visa subclass. Also, the occupation of the applicant should belong to the relevant occupational list.

What are the different streams of subclass 491 for NSW state nomination?

The applicant can apply for the NSW state nomination for only three given streams of subclass 491. Which are as below:

• The applicant is currently living and working in regional NSW
• Has been recently graduated from an institution in regional NSW
• The applicant is working and living outside NSW

One cannot apply for NSW state nomination other than for one of these streams

What is the eligibility criteria for different streams of subclass 491 for NSW state nomination?

The conditions that need to be fulfilled for NSW state nomination are different for a different stream of this visa. Let’s have a look at the eligibility conditions for three different streams of subclass 491 in detail.

Eligibility criteria Stream 1: currently living and working in regional NSW

Eligibility conditions for this visa stream are as under:

• The applicant must have got his or her skills assessed in the occupation that must lie in the relevant occupational list.
• Should be currently living and working in regional NSW for at least 12 months
• Must be currently working in the field related to his or her occupation in regional NSW for at latest 12 months

Eligibility criteria Stream 2: recently graduated from an institution in regional NSW

• The applicant must have got his or her skills assessed in the occupation that must lie in the relevant occupational list.
• Must have recently completed studying in regional NSW under the following condition

• • The studies must have been completed within the previous 24 months
  • The education provider must have been located in regional NSW
  • The studies must have been according to the terms defined by the department of home affairs
  • Should be closely related to the profession one is applying nomination for
• The applicant must have completed his or her studies in regional NSW only.

Eligibility criteria Stream 3: working and living outside NSW

This stream is further categorized into two categories that are as below.

Eligibility for an applicant who has Employment offer in NSW:

• The applicant must have got his or her skills assessed in the occupation that must lie in the relevant occupational list.
• Must have a current job offer which should be:

• • In the occupation, he or she is applying nomination for
  • Must be for at least 12 months and 35 hours per week
• Should have a job offer by an employer who should be registered and must be in regional NSW

Eligibility for applicant living offshores:

• The applicant must have got his or her skills assessed in the occupation that must lie in the relevant occupational list.
• The applicant must have at least five years of experience in the occupation he or she is applying nomination for

Or

• Must have a family tie in regional NSW and should be more than 18 years in age

This was all about the eligibility conditions for NSW state nomination for subclass 491. This can no doubt open new doors to bright prospect for you in regional Australia. So if you want any more information on it or any other visa or a program like professional year program etc. consult our registered migration agent in Parramatta about it.