REGIONAL EMPLOYER SPONSORED (494)
The renowned subclass 187 RSMS visa was superseded by the subclass 494 visa.
It is a five-year visa with a 45-year age limit.
Except for Sydney Metropolitan, Melbourne Metropolitan, and Brisbane Metropolitan, the employer must be based anywhere in Australia.
Perth and the Gold Coast are now classified as regional areas.
To become a Permanent Resident, you must work in a regional area for three years and earn $53,900 per year, after which you can apply for the 191 visa (which will become available in 2022).
The 494 visa is divided into three phases.
In addition, the post must be approved by the Regional Certifying Body.
Each Australian regional area has its own government-appointed authority with extensive understanding of the area.
Because regional areas are tiny and close-knit, this authority must decide whether the stance is real or not and issue a positive or negative response.
Sponsorship (by the employer) — the sponsor must be a legal entity that is currently conducting a business.
Legally registered and in operation as a company
Fees for immigration: $420.00
Nomination – veracity of position, salary information, and labour market testing
Employers are required to submit one ad on Jobactive and two other ads in a recognised recruitment website, newspaper, or media.
All three advertisements must run for at least 28 days (4 weeks) and must have been placed within the last four months prior to the nomination lodgement date.
Employees must be paid at least $53,900 per year (TSMIT)
Fees for Immigration
$330.00
Australia’s Skilled Fund
If a company’s yearly revenue exceeds $10 million, the visa applicant is entitled to $1800 each year.
If the company’s annual revenue is less than $10 million, the annual fee is $1200.
Application for a Visa
Applicant must be 45 years old or younger and have a proficient command of the English language. Three years of full-time work experience in the nominated occupation is necessary.
Must be in possession of a valid visa, such as a BVA, BVB, or BVC.
A complete skills evaluation is required.
Fees: $4045.00 for the primary applicant, $2025 for the spouse, and $1010 for the child.
