Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - NSW

Hendro · December 2019

Applications for NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) will open in mid January 2020.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

have a relevant occupation on a skilled occupation list;
have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation;
satisfy the points test;
be under 45 years of age at the time of nomination;
have Competent English;
submit an Expression of Interest via SkillSelect;
be nominated by a state or territory government agency, and
meet public interest criteria including health and character requirements

NSW nomination requirements

Before submitting an EOI, please review the NSW nomination criteria relevant to your circumstances to confirm your eligibility.

I'm living and working in regional NSW

-1. Your nominated occupation is on the NSW Stream 1 Regional Skilled Occupation List

and;

You have been working in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation*, for at least the last 12 months

and;

You have been living in a designated regional area in NSW, for at least the last 12 months.

I'm offshore

Your nominated occupation is on the NSW Stream 2 Regional Skilled Occupation List

and;

You are residing outside Australia, and;

a) You have an offer for ongoing employment in a designated regional area in NSW, from an employer who is registered in Australia, and;

the offer of employment is in your nominated, or a closely related occupation*, and;
the offer of employment is for a minimum of 12 months and for 35 hours per week.
or;
**
b) You have at least five years of skilled employment in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation***

or;

c) You have an immediate family member living in a

I've recently completed study in regional NSW

Your nominated occupation is on the NSW Stream 2 Regional Skilled Occupation List

and;

You have completed study at an education provider, or education providers, located in a designated regional area in NSW, and;

the study was continuous and meets the Australian study requirement, and;
you have lived in a designated regional area in NSW while completing this study, and;
the study was completed within the last 12 months, and;
the qualification from your study has been assessed as closely related to your nominated occupation* by the relevant assessing authority.

STREAM 1 REGIONAL OCCUPATION LIST FOR 491

https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration/nsw-skilled-occupations-list/skilled-work-regional-provisional-visa-subclass-491

STREAM 2 REGIONAL OCCUPATION LIST FOR 491

https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration/nsw-skilled-occupations-list/skilled-work-regional-provisional-visa-subclass-491-nsw-stream-2

raylow080309 · December 2019

Hi! can I ask if anybody experienced when they downloaded the NSW 491 application form and cannot fill up/select the "Nominated occupation" dropdown list?

@Hendro said:
Applications for NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) will open in mid January 2020.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

have a relevant occupation on a skilled occupation list;
have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation;
satisfy the points test;
be under 45 years of age at the time of nomination;
have Competent English;
submit an Expression of Interest via SkillSelect;
be nominated by a state or territory government agency, and
meet public interest criteria including health and character requirements

NSW nomination requirements

Before submitting an EOI, please review the NSW nomination criteria relevant to your circumstances to confirm your eligibility.

I'm living and working in regional NSW

-1. Your nominated occupation is on the NSW Stream 1 Regional Skilled Occupation List

and;

You have been working in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation*, for at least the last 12 months

and;

You have been living in a designated regional area in NSW, for at least the last 12 months.

I'm offshore

Your nominated occupation is on the NSW Stream 2 Regional Skilled Occupation List

and;

You are residing outside Australia, and;

a) You have an offer for ongoing employment in a designated regional area in NSW, from an employer who is registered in Australia, and;

the offer of employment is in your nominated, or a closely related occupation*, and;
the offer of employment is for a minimum of 12 months and for 35 hours per week.
or;
**
b) You have at least five years of skilled employment in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation***

or;

c) You have an immediate family member living in a

I've recently completed study in regional NSW

Your nominated occupation is on the NSW Stream 2 Regional Skilled Occupation List

and;

You have completed study at an education provider, or education providers, located in a designated regional area in NSW, and;

the study was continuous and meets the Australian study requirement, and;
you have lived in a designated regional area in NSW while completing this study, and;
the study was completed within the last 12 months, and;
the qualification from your study has been assessed as closely related to your nominated occupation* by the relevant assessing authority.

STREAM 1 REGIONAL OCCUPATION LIST FOR 491

https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration/nsw-skilled-occupations-list/skilled-work-regional-provisional-visa-subclass-491

STREAM 2 REGIONAL OCCUPATION LIST FOR 491

https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration/nsw-skilled-occupations-list/skilled-work-regional-provisional-visa-subclass-491-nsw-stream-2

cjgr · December 2019

Hello! ask ko lang, kung offshore ako at meron akong 5 years of experience sa occupation na listed sa NSW stream 2 regional skilled occupation list pero wala akong job offer at wala din kong immediate family living in regional nsw, pwede ba akong magapply sa 491 visa ng NSW? Second question ko is tungkol sa form nila for offshore and have at least 5 years' skilled employment yung part 4 skilled employment. yung una kasi sa checklist is letter(s) of offer and/or employment contract(s) which is a mandatory document. ang tanong ko is yung document ba na hinihingi nila is from the current and pervious employer mo? TIA. God bless.

Hendro · December 2019

1st Q: Yes
2nd Q: It should be your contract/offer letter for the 5 years that you are claming na skilled employment in your nominated occupation.

raylow080309 · December 2019

@Hendro Hi! So I need to show them around 3 contracts since I have 2 years/contract? For the payslip, how much payslips do I need to submit?

@Hendro said:
1st Q: Yes
2nd Q: It should be your contract/offer letter for the 5 years that you are claming na skilled employment in your nominated occupation.

Hendro · December 2019

@raylow080309 said:
@Hendro Hi! So I need to show them around 3 contracts since I have 2 years/contract? For the payslip, how much payslips do I need to submit?

@Hendro said:
1st Q: Yes
2nd Q: It should be your contract/offer letter for the 5 years that you are claming na skilled employment in your nominated occupation.

Hello, just upload the documents which you think are relevant. For me, cguro yes i will upload all.. And for payslip, kung mpagkakasya mo lahat ng docs sa email then upload mo lahat.. Kung hndi kaya atleast 3 payslips per year. Remember you need to send the docs via email and very limited ang size nun.

raylow080309 · December 2019

Hi po..Thanks for answering my questions.. May additional tanong pa po ako.. Pwed na kaya mgsubmit ng application sa NSW for 491? I checked their site and I can't find the link for payment of the NSW nomination application fee. Saan po kaya mgbabayad nito?

Hendro · December 2019

As mentioned po sa website nila mid January pa magoopen.

cjgr · December 2019

@Hendro said:
1st Q: Yes
2nd Q: It should be your contract/offer letter for the 5 years that you are claming na skilled employment in your nominated occupation.

Thanks po. may additional question lang, yun bang reference letter pwedeng certificate of employment yun? salamat po ulit.

Hendro · December 2019

@cjgr said:

@Hendro said:
1st Q: Yes
2nd Q: It should be your contract/offer letter for the 5 years that you are claming na skilled employment in your nominated occupation.

Thanks po. may additional question lang, yun bang reference letter pwedeng certificate of employment yun? salamat po ulit.

Hello @cjgr, they only mention "signed and dated reference letter(s) from your employer on the organisation’s letterhead", I'm not so sure how detailed should be the contents, pero if your assessing body is Vetassess, use your reference letter that you submitted during the Vetassess assessment and it should be sufficient enough.

project2100 · December 2019

Hi! Ask ko lang anong additional requirements if 491 family sponsored? Planning to send EOI under that visa too. Thank you in advance

cjgr · December 2019

@Hendro said:

@cjgr said:

@Hendro said:
1st Q: Yes
2nd Q: It should be your contract/offer letter for the 5 years that you are claming na skilled employment in your nominated occupation.

Thanks po. may additional question lang, yun bang reference letter pwedeng certificate of employment yun? salamat po ulit.

Hello @cjgr, they only mention "signed and dated reference letter(s) from your employer on the organisation’s letterhead", I'm not so sure how detailed should be the contents, pero if your assessing body is Vetassess, use your reference letter that you submitted during the Vetassess assessment and it should be sufficient enough.

Thank you

Hendro · December 2019

@project2100 said:
Hi! Ask ko lang anong additional requirements if 491 family sponsored? Planning to send EOI under that visa too. Thank you in advance

Please take note of this info:

Who in my family qualifies as an immediate family member?
Your immediate family member in regional NSW must meet all requirements listed below:

Your family member residing in regional NSW must be your father, mother, brother or sister. You can still apply if it’s your step or adoptive parent / sibling

Your family member must be over 18 years of age

Your family member in regional NSW must be either an Australian Permanent Resident, an Australian Citizen or a NSW nominated provisional visa holder (subclass 489 or 491)

Your family member must be currently residing in regional NSW and have resided in regional NSW for at least the last 24 months

Your family member in regional NSW is required to complete a statutory declaration to confirm that they meet all these requirements

If you are residing interstate you are not eligible for regional NSW nomination

https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration/Skilled-Work-Regional-visa-subclass-491/frequently-asked-questions

raylow080309 · January 2020

Hi po sa lahat! Pa update nman po dito kung mg open na 491 sa nsw..thanks po

cjgr · January 2020

Hi po! ask ko lang kapag na grant ba ng 491 visa, pwede ka lumipat lipat ng regions within the state, kahit hindi sa region na pinili mo? tia

tigerlance · January 2020

@Hendro said:

@cjgr said:

@Hendro said:
1st Q: Yes
2nd Q: It should be your contract/offer letter for the 5 years that you are claming na skilled employment in your nominated occupation.

Thanks po. may additional question lang, yun bang reference letter pwedeng certificate of employment yun? salamat po ulit.

Hello @cjgr, they only mention "signed and dated reference letter(s) from your employer on the organisation’s letterhead", I'm not so sure how detailed should be the contents, pero if your assessing body is Vetassess, use your reference letter that you submitted during the Vetassess assessment and it should be sufficient enough.

Paano pag ganito, yung sinubmit mo sa Engineers Australia November 2018 yung assessment yung reference letter, hihingi ka pa ba ng updated reference letter since for the last 10 years yung isusubmit sa lodging of visa up to the date of invitation

nashmacoy101 · February 2020

@tigerlance problema ko din to. 2017 pa ung mga COE ko kasi 2017 ako nung nag pa assess ako. Hmmm. Please enlighten us mga nakapag submit na po. TIA

tigerlance · February 2020

@nashmacoy101
If hindi pa expired yung Assessment mo yun ang gamitin mo. Sayang rin lang naman yun kasi ang mahal rin yun.
Kumuha ka nalang ng updated reference letter, tax document, social security insurance, appraisal letters, bank statement of account.

Ang problem lang pag lumipat ka ng employment, di mo maisasama yung assessment mo. 3 years before lodging ang deadline na assessment mo. Example Engineers Australia

jaz31 · February 2020

@raylow080309 said:
Hi po sa lahat! Pa update nman po dito kung mg open na 491 sa nsw..thanks po

I think marami tayong naghihintay dito for the opening.

nashmacoy101 · February 2020

@tigerlance what do you mean po na hindi maisasama? Diba po for the last ten years naman ung kelangan?

nashmacoy101 · February 2020

@jaz31 @raylow080309 san po makikita kung open na po ung NSW 491?

tympanic123 · March 2020

Good day!

Meron din po bang nurse dito na naghihintay sa pag oopen ng 491 visa sa NSW?.

Sa current status po ba ng application sa australia, is it much better to apply for 491 than 190?.

Thank you.

Hendro · June 2020

NSW Treasury will begin accepting for NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) on Monday 15 June 2020.

NSW Treasury will stop accepting applications at 5pm Tuesday 23 June 2020.

Applications will be assessed by the end of the financial year; Tuesday 30 June 2020.

Who can apply?

Only candidates who meet all the requirements below will be able to submit an application.

If you do not meet these requirements, we strongly urge you not to apply as your application will be declined.

The NSW nomination fee is not refundable.

Requirements

You can only apply for NSW nomination if you meet Department of Home Affairs’ requirements for this visa and:

have an occupation on the NSW Stream 1 Regional Skilled Occupation List (see below), and;

have been living in a designated regional area in NSW for at least the last 12 months, and;

have been working in a designated regional area in NSW for at least the last 12 months, and;

have been working in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, for at least the last 12 months.

If you do not meet all of these requirements, you are not able to apply for NSW nomination.

How to apply

We will publish information on how to apply for NSW nomination on our website on Monday, 15 June 2020.

Your application

As we have a short time-frame to assess your application, it is important that your application is complete.

Before submitting your application, please carefully review our frequently asked questions and document checklist which will be included in our application form.

These will be published on our website on Monday 15 June 2020.

Contacting us

To help us focus on assessing your application, we will not be able to be contacted by phone from Monday 15 June to Tuesday 30 June 2020.

If you need to contact us to expedite your application, or for other urgent matters, please send an email to:

[email protected]

Kaidan · June 2020

oh so onshore lang?

Kaidan · June 2020

Saan galing yang info na yan? wala pa sa website eh.

Hendro · June 2020

@Kaidan said:
oh so onshore lang?

Mukang ganun na nga po.....

Hendro · June 2020

@Kaidan said:
Saan galing yang info na yan? wala pa sa website eh.

I receive an email from NSW Government Visas and Migration since ngsubscribe ako. According to them they will only publish this next week Monday on their website.

mariknol · June 2020

on shore applicants only? 😥

krizzia · June 2020

For mga nag grant napo ng 491, sadyang super need po talaga yung show money?

red_lion · November 2020

Hello, is it possible to work and live in another "regional" area within the state where you applied for the 491 visa? for example, my relative's lives in a regional area in NSW but I found a place and work within NSW but the postcode is also considered as a regional area.

ga2au · November 2020

@red_lion said:
Hello, is it possible to work and live in another "regional" area within the state where you applied for the 491 visa? for example, my relative's lives in a regional area in NSW but I found a place and work within NSW but the postcode is also considered as a regional area.

As long as your in the regional areas of your sponsoring state, walang problema.