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Planning to apply for a 494 visa or the Temporary Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa? Your pathway to career advancement and permanent residency in exciting regional Australia is here. For a stress-free 494 visa application this 2024, consult with a legal expert and migration specialist at Parish Patience.
The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa 494 lets recipients study, work, and live in Australia for up to five (5) years. It’s also meant to benefit regional employers who can’t find skilled Australian workers in the region, making it necessary to source skilled workers overseas.
Regional areas are any area in Australia except Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. For migration purposes, the city of Perth and Gold Coast are also classified as regional areas where local employers can nominate eligible migrant workers.
As a holder of a visa 494 in Australia, you can:
To qualify for this visa, applicants must satisfy the following eligibility conditions:
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Regional employers also need to be evaluated. They must meet the following criteria:
The subclass 494 visa in Australia is a huge opportunity for skilled migrant workers who wish to live and render work in Regional Australia. To help set proper expectations, here is the general processing time for 494 visa applications under the employer-sponsored stream.
One of the benefits of holding a 494 visa is the prospect of attaining a permanent resident status through an appropriate PR visa, the most common of which is the subclass 191 permanent visa.
In order to qualify for PR, the following conditions must first be met:
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Parish Patience has been in existence as an Australian law firm since 1888. In the 1980s when substantial changes to immigration law were implemented, Parish Patience specialised in visa and all things immigration and has been serving international students, refugees, skilled migrant workers, and more since then.
With our extensive law and visa practice, you can rest easy knowing you’re in the hands of certified professionals.
Work only with a registered visa agent or an immigration lawyer who can expertly guide you through the entire visa application procedure.
While processing times vary case by case, you can at least assure that your application wouldn’t be frustratingly denied on the basis of incorrect information and missing documents, which mostly stem from the lack of professional assistance.
Just applying for a visa can cost you a significant amount of money, but make it all worth it by ensuring your application is successful the first time with a visa specialist’s assistance.
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Here is what some of them had said!
The team at parish Patience Immigration Lawyers were incredibly helpful throughout the application process. Their assistance made our lives so much less stressful and their expertise cleared up any confusion we had. They remained engaged with us the whole time and quickly responded to any questions with thoughtful, detailed answers. Special thanks to Usman Ali and Shan . We highly recommend the team at Parish patience immigration lawyer for anyone considering help regarding any kind of visa .
Highly recommended lawyers! Extremely professional and reliable service, with outstanding outcomes. A special thanks to Mr Thong and Marlene, for helping us with our difficult case. Not only did they ensure that everything was ready to go, but their professionalism came in favor when we were granted our visa within just under 6 months!
Thong and Marlene helped my partner gain permanent residency in Australia. We did the application ourselves but it turned out lots of information we needed to provide was missing. Thong and Marlene picked our case up and helped amend it. I really appreciate their help and guidance and look forward to contacting them again in the future. I am pleased by their efforts and professionalism.
Successfully handled my case. He had been prompt, caring and very professional in dealing with my case. I am glad to have received very strong support, guidance and service from them. I would highly recommend Parish patience immigration lawyers. I wish the best for their future prospects.
I’m really thankful for the guidance and assistance I’ve received regarding my Partner visa from Shan and his assistance Asha at Parish Patience. They handled my matter professionally and there were clear instructions from the beginning till end. I got my partner visa 820 granted in less than 7 months, thanks to their knowledge and expertise. I wish them all the best and highly recommend Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers for any sort of immigration matters.
The prospect of working and living in the beautiful backdrop of Regional Australia is absolutely exciting, but the stressful process of acquiring a visa may dampen your spirit. Allow our highly experienced immigration specialists to deal with the hassle of processing your visa. Let’s discuss your case more and assess your eligibility in a consultation.
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Both visa types are employer-sponsored that have individual advantages. In terms of age requirement, a 482 visa is better as there is no age limit. If you’re eyeing to obtain permanent residency, meanwhile, a 494 visa might be considered more preferable as it does not require employer sponsorship for the permanent 191 visa application.
If you need more detailed advice for your visa application, consult with a migration specialist from Parish Patience.
In order to qualify for a provisional 494 visa, one of the key eligibility requirements is to pass a mandatory skills assessment for the nominated regional skilled occupation.
The 494 visa English requirements specify that you must have a ‘competent’ level of English which, if you take the IELTS, means having a score of no less than 6.0 on each part of the test.
After being a 494 visa holder for at least three (3) years, you can apply for a permanent visa under subclass 191. Aside from the minimum residency and work requirements, you must also have an annual taxable income of at least AUD $53,900 for each year. You may have to work more than one job in your regional area to meet this income requirement, but it’s definitely worth it.
Sadia Ahmed2024-03-13Usman looked after my file and we are granted 189 today . Very supportive teamT Malhi2024-03-07I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Parish Patience for the exceptional service they provided throughout my journey from Winning MRT(student visa ), 485 Visa and another student visa extensions to finally obtaining skilled migration. Usman demonstrated remarkable expertise and unwavering patience in addressing all my inquiries. I never felt the need to persistently follow up for updates on my application. His consistently kind, generous, and positive demeanor was truly commendable. I highly recommend Usman's services and extend my heartfelt appreciation to him.Thank you, Usman for bringing joy to those who have lost hope. You should be proud of the work you doYaad Matharu2024-03-07I highly recommend their service. I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Usman for his exceptional professionalism and expertise.Umer Saeed2024-03-04Very professional, high standards of service and comprehensive knowledge of immigration, i strongly recommend them to anyone who requires immigration advice.Safat Aqib2024-02-27I received excellent service from Parish patience. Usman and Billah were extremely proficient and courteous, and they assisted me throughout every stage. I strongly recommend them to anyone who requires immigration advice.Kanika Dua2024-02-22Hi Just want to share my recent experience with parish patience. I was depressed and hopeless about my case and MR PRASAD at parish patience gave me hope and prepared my file very strong so I win in the AAT hearing. The case is in my favour now and hopefully i will get PR very soon. Highly recommend their service. They all are professionals and experts in their fields.Anand Inbasekaran2024-02-19I thank Upasna for making the visa process smooth and stress- free. Her attention to detail, prompt responsiveness, and in-depth knowledge of immigration procedures reflect a high standard of service. It was a pleasure to work with Parish Patience, and I would confidently recommend your services to others.Thihan Oo2024-02-17Very happy and grateful for your services, fast, reliable, approachable and super efficient team, Shan and Asha, you guys are the best.Sarma B2024-02-16I can't express enough gratitude for the outstanding service provided by my lawyer in helping me secure my partner visa. From the moment I walked into their office, I felt reassured by their warm demeanor and professionalism. Throughout the entire process, they were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, guiding me through each step with patience and clarity. What truly sets them apart is their accessibility. Whenever I had a question or concern, they were readily available, promptly responding to calls and emails, which alleviated any anxiety I had about the process. Their dedication to their clients is truly commendable. Thanks to their expertise and unwavering support, I am now able to build a future with my partner without the stress of immigration uncertainties. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance, especially for partner visas. Thank you immensely for your outstanding representation!Rohan chowdhury2024-02-06Usman Ali is by far one of the best lawyers I’ve met, very knowledgeable, very professional, calm, supportive, prompt in replying with his emails, basically everything that you look in a lawyer. He made the process unbelievable quick, effective and successful. Heartily thankful for him and the whole team.
