Is a job offer mandatory to apply for a Subclass 491 visa?

Is a job offer mandatory to apply for a Subclass 491 visa?

No, a job offer is not mandatory to apply for a Subclass 491 visa, but state or territory government nomination or sponsorship by eligible Australians. Subclass 491 visa is a provisional visa for skilled professionals who want to reside and work in regional Australia for 5 years. This visa allows an applicant to reside and work in regional Australia.  Subclass 491 visas also allow applying for Permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted.
 

To apply for a Subclass 491 visa, an applicant must have a nomination from Australia before you can apply for this visa.
 

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Eligibility Criteria to apply for a Subclass 491 visa

To apply for a Subclass 491 visa, the applicant must:

• Be invited to apply for the visa
• Be nominated by a state or territory of Australia
• Be employed in an occupation relevant to the skilled occupation list
• Have a suitable skill assessment
• Meet the point test requirements
• Be between 18 to 45 years
• Have the required proficiency in the English language.
• Have no unpaid debts for the Subclass 491 visa
• Have no visa application refusals
• Have signed the values statement of Australia

Requirements to apply for a Subclass 491 visa

To apply for a Subclass 491 visa, an applicant must fulfill the requirements:

• Proof English language proficiency
• Proof of Australian value statement needs to be signed by the candidate
• Age must be under 45 years
• Have a positive skill assessment for the relevant occupation
• Meet the point test requirement of at least 65 points
• Be nominated by the state or territory government
• Character and Health certificate
• Sponsored by an eligible relative residing in a designated regional area

How to apply for Subclass 491?

Below are the steps to apply for the Skilled Work Regional visa:

Step 1: Check your qualifications for the visa

Step 2: Sort out the requirements

Step 3: Score the required points in the point grid

Step 4: Submit an EOI

Step 5: Check the visa application status

Step 6: Once approved, Fly to Australia

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