• Ensure that you meet the basic requirements for the Subclass 494 visa.
• Check if your occupation is on the eligible list of skilled occupations for this visa.
• Verify if you are under the required age limit (usually under 45 years old).
• Confirm that you have the required qualifications and work experience for your nominated occupation.
• Make sure that you meet the health and character requirements.

• Obtain a skills assessment from the appropriate assessing authority.

• Ensure you meet the experience and qualification criteria set by the authority.

• Gather supporting documents, including work references and educational certificates.

• Submit your application and await the assessment outcome.

• Identify the designated assessing authority for your occupation.

• Review their specific assessment criteria and guidelines.

• Lodge your skills assessment application and pay the required fees.

• Respond to any additional information requests from the authority.

• Take an approved English language test such as IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL.

• Ensure you achieve the required score for your visa application.

• Some exemptions apply based on country of origin or prior education.

• Your employer in regional Australia must nominate you for the Subclass 494 visa.
• The employer must demonstrate that the job cannot be filled by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• The nomination process includes providing evidence that the job meets the criteria and the employer is offering the correct salary.

• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect system to indicate your interest in the Subclass 494 visa.
• Provide accurate information about your skills, experience, and qualifications.
• You may be invited to apply based on your EOI, which will depend on your score and the availability of places.

• • If your EOI is successful, you will receive an invitation to apply for the Subclass 494 visa.
  • Invitations are sent periodically, and receiving an invitation means that you can proceed with your visa application.

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Prepare all necessary documents to support your visa application, such as:

• Valid passport and identity documents.
• Skills assessment results.
• English language test scores (if required).
• Proof of your nomination by an eligible employer.
• Evidence of your work experience and qualifications.
• Health and character documents.

• Undergo health assessments to ensure you meet the health requirements set by the Australian Government.
• Submit police clearance certificates or undergo character checks to demonstrate you meet the character requirements.

• After submitting your visa application and all required documents, wait for your visa to be processed.
• Processing times can vary depending on your individual circumstances, the complexity of your application, and the volume of applications being processed.

• Once your application is processed and approved, you will receive your Subclass 494 visa grant.
• This allows you to live and work in regional Australia for up to 5 years.
• Upon visa grant, you will receive your visa details, including the visa conditions and the validity period.