{"id":3319,"date":"2025-09-25T10:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maven.mantraideas.com.np\/?page_id=3319"},"modified":"2025-11-17T12:02:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T12:02:38","slug":"regional-employer-sponsored-visa-sub-class-494","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mymavenedu.com\/melbourne\/regional-employer-sponsored-visa-sub-class-494\/","title":{"rendered":"Regional Employer Sponsored Visa \u2013 Sub Class 494"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3319\" class=\"elementor elementor-3319\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f668c9 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f668c9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7674d0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no 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<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8c0e58 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8c0e58\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2459316 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2459316\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Regional Employer Sponsored Visa <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7edcee4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7edcee4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07941d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07941d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Regional Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 494) allows skilled workers to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years, with a pathway to permanent residency.<\/p><p>Whether you are an employer facing a skills shortage or a skilled professional seeking opportunities outside major cities, Maven Consulting Group Melbourne provides expert support to make your application process smooth and successful.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c473743 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c473743\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who This Visa Is For<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdfae62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdfae62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Skilled workers<\/strong> with an eligible occupation and a confirmed job offer in a regional area.<\/p><p><strong>Employers <\/strong>in regional Australia who cannot fill a position with local talent and wish to sponsor a qualified overseas worker.<\/p><p>Temporary visa holders seeking a pathway to permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa after meeting regional requirements.<\/p><p><strong>Key Benefits<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Live, work, and study in a designated regional area of Australia for up to 5 years.<\/li><li>Pathway to Permanent Residency through the Subclass 191 visa after 3 years, if eligibility conditions are met.<\/li><li>Ability to include eligible family members in your application.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf83f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"acf83f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Streams of the Subclass 494 Visa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f69f7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f69f7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Employer-Sponsored Stream<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>For skilled workers nominated by an approved regional employer.<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Labour Agreement Stream<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>For applicants sponsored under a formal labour agreement between an employer and the Australian Government.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af428bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af428bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aff86b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aff86b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Applicants generally need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be nominated by an approved regional employer.<\/li>\n<li>Have an occupation listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List.<\/li>\n<li>Possess a positive skills assessment and at least 3 years of relevant experience.<\/li>\n<li>Be under 45 years of age (some exemptions apply).<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate competent English proficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Meet health and character requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Employers must demonstrate labour market testing and meet sponsorship obligations.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Step-by-Step Process<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Our registered migration agents provide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility assessments for both employers and employees.<\/li>\n<li>Guidance on skills assessments, nomination, and visa lodgement.<\/li>\n<li>Preparation and review of all documentation to reduce delays.<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing advice to ensure employer compliance with sponsorship obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be20c95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be20c95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e14f285 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e14f285\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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After 3 years of living and working in a regional area, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa.<\/p>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                            <li class=\"accordion block \">\r\n                    <div class=\"acc-btn\">\r\n                        Can I include my family members in the application?                        <span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"acc_body \">\r\n                        <div class=\"content\">\r\n                            <p>Yes. You can include your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children if they meet health and character requirements.<\/p>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                            <li class=\"accordion block \">\r\n                    <div class=\"acc-btn\">\r\n                        What if I change employers after my visa is granted?                        <span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"acc_body \">\r\n                        <div class=\"content\">\r\n                            <p>You must work only for the approved sponsoring employer in the nominated occupation. If you wish to change employers, a new nomination is required.<\/p>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                            <li class=\"accordion block \">\r\n                    <div class=\"acc-btn\">\r\n                        What are the key requirements for employers?                        <span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"acc_body \">\r\n                        <div class=\"content\">\r\n                            <p>Employers must be located in a designated regional area, be an approved sponsor, and show that they cannot fill the position with an Australian worker.<\/p>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skilled Sponsored Visa Types Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa \u2013 Sub Class 482 Employer Nominated Visa \u2013 Sub Class 186 Regional Employer Sponsored Visa \u2013 Sub Class 494 Hamburger Toggle Menu Want to Learn More? Book a Free Consultation Regional Employer Sponsored Visa The Regional Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 494) allows skilled workers to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia for up to five years, with a pathway to permanent residency. Whether you are an employer facing a skills shortage or a skilled professional seeking opportunities outside major cities, Maven Consulting Group Melbourne provides expert support to make your application process smooth and successful. Who This Visa Is For Skilled workers with an eligible occupation and a confirmed job offer in a regional area. Employers in regional Australia who cannot fill a position with local talent and wish to sponsor a qualified overseas worker. Temporary visa holders seeking a pathway to permanent residency via the Subclass 191 visa after meeting regional requirements. Key Benefits Live, work, and study in a designated regional area of Australia for up to 5 years. Pathway to Permanent Residency through the Subclass 191 visa after 3 years, if eligibility conditions are met. Ability to include eligible family members in your application. Streams of the Subclass 494 Visa Employer-Sponsored Stream For skilled workers nominated by an approved regional employer. Labour Agreement Stream For applicants sponsored under a formal labour agreement between an employer and the Australian Government. Eligibility Requirements Applicants generally need to: Be nominated by an approved regional employer. Have an occupation listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List. Possess a positive skills assessment and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Be under 45 years of age (some exemptions apply). Demonstrate competent English proficiency. Meet health and character requirements. Employers must demonstrate labour market testing and meet sponsorship obligations. Step-by-Step Process Our registered migration agents provide: Eligibility assessments for both employers and employees. Guidance on skills assessments, nomination, and visa lodgement. Preparation and review of all documentation to reduce delays. Ongoing advice to ensure employer compliance with sponsorship obligations. Frequently Asked Questions How long is the Subclass 494 visa valid? It is a provisional visa valid for up to 5 years. After 3 years of living and working in a regional area, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa. Can I include my family members in the application? Yes. You can include your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children if they meet health and character requirements. What if I change employers after my visa is granted? You must work only for the approved sponsoring employer in the nominated occupation. If you wish to change employers, a new nomination is required. 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