Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa – Subclass 494
The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) Visa (Subclass 494) is a provisional visa that allows Australian employers in designated regional areas to sponsor skilled overseas workers when suitable local candidates are not available.
This visa enables eligible applicants to live and work in a specified regional area of Australia for up to five years. It also provides a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa, subject to meeting income, residency, and eligibility requirements.
Key Features of the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa – (Subclass 494)
Eligibility Overview
Eligibility for the Subclass 494 visa involves both employer and employee requirements. Key criteria may include:
The sponsoring employer must meet regional sponsorship and nomination obligations under Australian migration regulations.
Important Note: Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee visa approval, as applications are assessed individually under current migration legislation and regional nomination criteria. The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494) is assessed by the Department of Home Affairs. Visa outcomes are determined solely by the Department in accordance with Australian immigration laws and policies.Â
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