A common question for Australian skilled migration applicants is whether they will encounter trouble when applying for permanent residence if they choose the 491 regional state sponsored migration?
In fact, the immigration regulations provide detailed instructions for the conversion of temporary residence visas to permanent residence for skilled migrants in Australia. As long as the corresponding conditions are met, you can successfully become a legal resident.
The requirements for converting a subclass 491 visa to a subclass 191 visa are as follows:
Have a visa that meets the requirements
At the time of applying for a subclass 191 visa, you must have already had a subclass 491 or subclass 494 visa and you must have held this type of visa for at least three years before applying for a subclass 191 visa.
Submit tax reports
Tax reports for at least three income years are required, but there is no specific minimum annual income threshold.
Comply with the rules of the 491 494 visa
Before submitting an Australia 191 visa application, 491 494 visa holders are required to comply with visa requirements at all times, including settling, working and Xi in designated remote areas, and reporting changes in address and work information within 14 days.
While the conditions for converting a subclass 491 visa to a subclass 191 visa are not complicated, applicants are advised to ensure that all required documents are complete when submitting their application to avoid wasting time with supplementary documents.
For those applicants who apply for Australian skilled migration but have a low score, they only need to meet the minimum score requirement to apply for subclass 491 regional state sponsorship. Since the removal of the annual income requirement to convert to subclass 191 permanent residence, this type of application has become the best option for applicants with lower scores to migrate to Australia.
However, the 491 category immigration policy varies from state to state, and each state has its own list of occupations, as well as specific requirements for English and experience. Applicants can submit a 491 State Sponsorship application according to each state's application method or consult an immigration lawyer for detailed information after meeting these requirements.
It is important to point out that many people have a big misconception about the "backcountry" of Australia. Regional Australia is defined by the local birth rate, not by the level of infrastructure or economic development of the city. Therefore, in reality, the areas covered by the subclass 491 visa are not really remote areas.
At present, except for the three major cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, all other areas are defined as remote areas, including Canberra, Adelaide, **Coast, Wollongong, Perth and other provincial capitals and developed cities.
Applicants who have obtained the Australia 491 visa can immediately enjoy free medical insurance in Australia, and their children can attend public schools for free in most areas. With the 491 visa, as an Australian quasi-permanent resident visa, its competitive pressure will gradually increase, and it is recommended that eligible applicants fully seize the policy opportunity and apply as soon as possible, after all, a good policy opportunity will not wait for anyone.
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