A new law to tighten rules on the temporary entry of skilled workers into Australia came into effect in November, 2013. This law is intended to crackdown on some widespread abuses of visa system by unscrupulous employers who bring in foreign workers on valid but fraudulent working visas and then treat them like slaves. Employers who go for overseas workers can get easier access to 491 Visa in South Australia through a number of skilled migration programs. The new 491 visa will last for up to four years but with a possible maximum stay of nine years. There are 3 major categories under which persons may apply for this permanent residence visa:Visa subclass 491 is a temporary visas which allows the applicant to reside in Australia for up to 24 months, with multiple entry options. To apply for this visa, you need to meet the specific eligibility requirements and pass various fitness examinations as well. Do you want to apply for a Visa subclass 491? Check out this page to learn more about this visa and how to ENSURE your application is successful.

The South Australian Government has just announced that they are increasing the skill level which applicants must meet in order to qualify for the 491 and 489 visa. That said, this change will in fact result in a more streamlined immigration process for individuals who want to relocate to SA.

South Australia 491 Visa Program

In this article, we will explain the requirements and application process for 491 Visa South Australia.

The Skilled Work Regional 491 visa allows points-tested skilled workers and their families to live, study and work in designated regional areas for a period of 5 years. This visa is for people with skills that are in high demand in Australia’s labour market to settle in regional Australia.

General Overview for 491 Visa South Australia

In order to apply for the South Australia 491 visa, you will need to be nominated by the South Australia Government or an eligible family member. This provisional visa will allow you and your dependant family to live, work and study in the regional South Australia for 5 years. You will be expected to live in the regional South Australia for at least 3 years before satisfying the requirement for applying for permanent residency.

491 Visa South Australia Application Process

Step 1 – Seek Professional Assistance

Seeking professional migration advice about your eligibility for Australian immigration and the action plan.

Step 2 – EOI for South Australia 491

You must submit a valid EOI (Expression of Interest) for South Australia 491 and ensure the information in the EOI is accurate and up to date.

Step 3 – ROI for South Australia 491

If you are applying for skilled migration through the Talent & Innovators Program, you will need to submit a Registration of Interest application via Skilled & Business Migration portal.

Step 4 – State Nomination Application for South Australia 491

Submit the official nomination application to South Australia.

Step 5 – Apply for 491 Visa

Once your state nomination application has been approved, you will receive the approval letter and also the invitation to make an application for the 491 skilled visa.

Step 6 – Respond to any RFI requests by the Immigration

When Department of Home Affairs assess your visa application, they may send a number of RFI (Request for Further Information) to ask for more information for verification before making a decision on your visa application. It is critical that you fully understand the 491 visa requirement before you lodge the application.

491 Visa Requirements – Federal Government

You and your dependant family must satisfy the Department of Home Affairs requirements:

• must be under age 45 when being nominated
• obtain a full skills assessment for the skilled occupation that you have nominated
• have competent level of English Language
• scored at least 65 points or higher on the skilled migration point test