Migrate to Australia With The Employer-Sponsored Visa (494)

If you are not satisfied with your country’s employment or living conditions, you might wish to move to Australia. The Employer-sponsored Visa (Subclass 494) is one of such visas that can grant you entry into Australia. So if you want to know additional information about this Visa, then this article by HS Consultants Education & Migration is for you.  

About the Visa

The Australian Subclass 494 Visa, launched in 2019, is a new Visa, which allows immigration applicants to freely live, study, and work in specific Australian regional areas. The plan is an update to the 187 Visa and has around 10000 locations in its list where it invites the applicants having the in-demand skills. You can even apply for Australian PR with this Visa.

Eligibility criteria

There are numerous eligibility criteria for the Subclass 494 Visa. We have mentioned all of the requirements below. However, please contact our Australia Employer-Sponsored Visa Consultant in Gwalior if you have any doubt, questions, or confusion.

• According to the relevant Skilled Occupations List, you must be nominated for a designation in Australia.
• You must have at least three years or more experience in the nominated work.
• You must not be older than 45 years of age.
• You must have the minimum language proficiency standards such as IELTS. Our IELTS Coaching in Gwalior can help you achieve excellent scores on the first try.
• You must have the relevant skills and qualifications.
• You must be employed in an in-demand skilled occupation for at least three years.
• You can’t work for another employer other than your sponsor with this Visa. There are different visas for that purpose; our Visa Consultant for Australia can help you with any work visa for Australia.  

Subclass 494 Visa fees and processing time

Employer-sponsored visa conditions

After getting the Visa, there are some conditions, which you must follow; otherwise, the Australian government will withdraw your Visa.

• You must not be harmful or disturbing to Australian citizens.
• You must also maintain your health insurance while in Australia.
• You must also stay in the specified regional area while working in the country.

Documents you require when applying for the Visa

You require submitting the following documents with your Employer-sponsored Visa Subclass (494) Visa application in formal English language to get approval.

• You must submit English language test results such as IELTS, PTE, etc.
• You need to prove your identity.
• You must have legal copies of your passport.
• Skills Assessment Result. (if given)
• Educational certificates, licenses, or references from previous employers. (if you didn’t give Skills Assessment Test)
• You must have a medical certificate.
• You must prove that you have taken life insurance to stay in Australia.
• You must submit a police certificate stating that you are a good person.
• The other documents you must submit are your birth certificate, marriage certificate, or relationship certificate if you bring your dependents.  

Important note: After creating your Visa application with the needed documents, it is wise to get it checked or corrected (if required) by an Employer-Sponsored Visa Consultant for Australia for maximum chances of approval.  

For further inquiry, expert guidance, or assistant with the Employer-sponsored (494) Visa, please contact HS Consultants Education & Migration.