Everyone knows that in the past skilled immigration applications, those who could spend tens of thousands to become skilled immigrants could only meet Australia's skilled immigration scoring requirements if they studied and worked in Australia, and preferably had a postgraduate d

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Everyone knows that in the past skilled immigration applications, those who could spend tens of thousands to become skilled immigrants could only meet Australia's skilled immigration scoring requirements if they studied and worked in Australia, and preferably had a postgraduate d - DayDayNews

Everyone knows that in the past skilled immigration applications, those who could spend tens of thousands to be skilled immigrants could only meet Australia's skilled immigration scoring requirements if they studied and worked in Australia, and preferably had a graduate degree. So, right? Are students who have graduated and worked in China unable to apply for Australian skilled immigrants? So let’s first take a look at Australia’s skilled immigration scoring table:

Everyone knows that in the past skilled immigration applications, those who could spend tens of thousands to become skilled immigrants could only meet Australia's skilled immigration scoring requirements if they studied and worked in Australia, and preferably had a postgraduate d - DayDayNews

Everyone knows that in the past skilled immigration applications, those who could spend tens of thousands to become skilled immigrants could only meet Australia's skilled immigration scoring requirements if they studied and worked in Australia, and preferably had a postgraduate d - DayDayNews

marked in red. We can see that as long as you work for three to five years after graduating from a domestic undergraduate degree, and the occupation is a shortage occupation for Australian skilled immigrants, you can basically achieve it. Then these necessary items The bonus points are 60 points (if you can’t get 7 points in IELTS , you can look at the alternative options in the green part), plus the state government’s 15-point guarantee bonus for 491, then domestic applicants who can basically meet the conditions are not Less, so today we will introduce in detail the 491 remote area skilled immigrants to see if we can all apply?

On November 16, 2019, the Australian Immigration Bureau officially updated the detailed information of the 491 visa and the 494 visa on the official website. The two new visas have officially entered the stage of Australian immigration. Because both visas are targeted at remote areas of Australia, so first Let’s popularize the concept of remote areas in Australia.

After the new policy in November 2019, the Australian government has delineated a new definition of remote areas for 491 visas and 494 visas: means all of Australia, except for the three major cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. Other regions can apply. Australia's definition of remote areas is different from that of our country. Australia defines areas with low population growth as remote areas, which are not the poor areas that some people imagine.

Below, Aochuang Overseas will take you to understand the requirements of these two new visas one by one. In this article, we will first focus on the relevant information of the 491 visa.

491 visa - Australian skilled immigrants remote area sponsorship visa

491 visa was officially launched on November 16, 2019, replacing the previous 489 visa. It is also divided into two types: state/territory government guarantee and relative guarantee. The 491 visa is for a period of 5 years. Temporary residence visa (TR) requires the main applicant and his family to work and live in designated remote areas for 3 years before they can transfer to a green card (category 191PR).

Everyone knows that in the past skilled immigration applications, those who could spend tens of thousands to become skilled immigrants could only meet Australia's skilled immigration scoring requirements if they studied and worked in Australia, and preferably had a postgraduate d - DayDayNews

Applicable people:

is suitable for those who want to go to Australia through skilled immigration and do not meet the requirements of 189 independent skilled immigrants and 190 state guaranteed skilled immigrants. They can be sponsored by the government of remote areas or qualified family members living in remote areas. Later immigrated to Australia.

491 visa application conditions:

(1) The applicant is no more than 45 years old;

(2) The applicant must have a career assessment on the occupation list;

(3) The English language must reach IELTS 4 6 or equivalent English proficiency

(4 ) Applicants need to be nominated by the government in remote areas, or be sponsored by qualified relatives;

(491 sponsorship nomination plus 15 points)

(5) meet the EOI scoring requirements of the Immigration Bureau

491 visa sponsorship conditions:

(1) 491 visa specific The state sponsorship policy and occupation list need to refer to the 491 government requirements of each state. Interested friends can always pay attention to the updated information of each state released by Aochuang Immigration.

(2) The conditions for the 491 visa relative sponsor are that the relative must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident living in a remote area of ​​Australia. The relative relationship needs to be: parents, children, brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles, grandparents , cousins. Although the

Everyone knows that in the past skilled immigration applications, those who could spend tens of thousands to become skilled immigrants could only meet Australia's skilled immigration scoring requirements if they studied and worked in Australia, and preferably had a postgraduate d - DayDayNews

491 visa is a temporary residence visa, it can enjoy the benefits that PR can enjoy such as national health insurance. After three years, you can apply for the permanent residence 191 visa after meeting certain work requirements. The 191 permanent residence visa will be officially opened on November 16, 2022.

491 visa to 191 permanent residence visa application requirements

â–˛The main applicant must have held a new temporary remote area visa (494 or 491) for at least 3 years

â–˛The main applicant, as a temporary remote area visa holder, needs to work in a remote area , and meet the minimum income of 3 years (annual salary not less than $53,900 Australian dollars)

â–˛Applicants cannot violate the conditions of the temporary remote area visa they hold, such as living, working and studying in designated remote areas.

Note:

After reading the above requirements, many students must have asked, so this seems not simple. First, you must find a job in a remote area, and you must live for three years, and your income must reach $53,900 Australian dollars. This requires you Not necessarily achievable? So let’s take the above questions and make a summary of the frequently asked questions. You can collect, save or forward them for later reference:

Q: After getting the 491 visa, do I have to live in remote areas of the sponsored state?

A: First of all, from the perspective of the Immigration Bureau, it is not mandatory, as long as you live in remote areas. However, the 491 visa has a clause 8578, which requires the applicant to notify the Immigration Bureau within 14 days of the change of address.

If you violate this clause, you will most likely be refused when applying for permanent residence later. However, some states such as Tasmania will clearly require the applicant to commit to working and living in Tasmania for at least 2 years before applying for nomination. In this case, it is recommended that the applicant meet the residency requirements of the nominating state as much as possible.

Q: After getting the 491 visa, can I return to China?

A: Clause 8579 of the 491 visa stipulates that only when the applicant is in Australia, the applicant must work and live in remote areas. In addition, when transferring to the 191 visa later, there is no need to make up the days for returning to the country.

Everyone knows that in the past skilled immigration applications, those who could spend tens of thousands to become skilled immigrants could only meet Australia's skilled immigration scoring requirements if they studied and worked in Australia, and preferably had a postgraduate d - DayDayNews

Q: What should I do if my annual income does not reach A$53,900?

A: Annual income refers to the taxable income number on the NOA (Notice of Assessment) issued after you file your tax return with the tax bureau every year. The income here not only refers to your full-time job, part-time income, stock trading income, house rent, etc. etc. can be included.

Q: I live in a regional area, can I work for an employer in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane?

A: No, unless these employers in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane have local offices in remote areas.

Q: Can 491 dependent applicants apply for 191 visa independently?

A: Yes, as long as you meet the income and residence and work requirements mentioned before.

The above are common questions, but the specific situation of each state is different. Our next article will detail the 491 application requirements and transfer strategies for each state, as well as the specific matters of 491 small business immigration. You can follow us See the follow-up introduction to

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