Subclass 494 Visa

How Long Does it Take to Get Visa Subclass 494? (494 Visa Process)

You can apply to the program if you meet these criteria:

• You need to be on a skills shortage list to come to Australia
• At a minimum, you will need to have three years of experience in the occupation on the skill shortage list to be eligible.
• The next step is to take a skills assessment. This will help you identify some of the skills needed to complete your course.
• You will only work for your sponsor.
• You must be under 45 years old to be considered.
• Ensure you have basic English skills.

If you qualify for this program, then you can start looking for a job. If your future employer has an existing labor agreement with the government, then they can just hire you without issues. Otherwise, your employer will need to apply for an agreement first. In order to be eligible for this position, the employer should be located in regional Australia.

Once you have secured a job, you can start the visa application process. Create your ImmiAccount by following the steps to apply for a work visa with your employer.

What Documents are Required? (Apply for a 494 Visa)

• You need to provide several documents as they affect your application. Your visa will not be approved if you do not submit them in English. You need to spend some time putting your application together. Just so you have a better idea of what might be needed, you should also expect to provide the following:
• You can gain admission if you have enough English skills, or if you have a lot of experience in your field. In either case, you must provide appropriate paperwork, and relevant skills assessments (if required).
• If you are in Australia on a temporary working visa, the skills assessment may not require you to provide proof of your qualifications and licenses. You will still need to provide documentation by way of references from previous employers and a certificate proving that you have health insurance for the period of your stay in Australia.
• A police certificate showing that you have not committed any crimes (proof of good character) is mandatory and should be provided for each country that you have lived in for a period of twelve months or longer. There may also be other forms to complete, but when filling out immigration forms the immigration office should advise.
• If you’re bringing a partner, they will need to bring documents that prove their identity, and character and show that they are legally married or in a de facto relationship.
• To immigrate with your dependents, you’ll need to provide the Immigration Department with their passport copies and any other documents they may need, depending on their age.
• If you are in any of the following relationships, please inform the immigration department: marriage, de facto relationship, or engagement. If this information is not updated, it may result in a cancellation of your visa.

How 494 Visa Lead To Permanent Residence In Australia?

494 visas allow immigrants to apply for permanent residency in Australia and are becoming a faster way to get accepted. With Australian permanent residency you can stay in Australia permanently, work and study in Australia, and enroll in Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system.

How Much Does it Cost?

This visa costs AU$4,115 for the main applicant also for each dependent 18 years and over, and AU$1,010 for each dependent under 18 years. However, this depends on the availability of deserving candidates. Anyone with functional English will be counted as an applicant, but a second installment is charged for anyone who does not pass the language test. To work out what your visa will cost, you have to use the Visa Pricing Estimator.

494 Visa Conditions

• If you have been nominated for a specific occupation, it’s best to continue your work in that field.
• Stay in a region-specific field of employment.