With the increasing competition for skilled migration in Australia, many applicants have begun to turn their attention to the 491 visa in remote areas. Although the 491 is a temporary visa, the income requirement for subsequent transfer to 191 permanent residence has been removed, which also means that it is easier to get permanent residence in remote areas that are no longer "remote", thenWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of regional Australia? How to immigrate? Here's what you know.
1. Project Overview
One might think of desolation when one thinks of remote areas, but in Australia, remote refers to everything outside of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane (as defined by postcode).
1. Advantages: Tuition fees are more affordable: University tuition fees in remote areas are generally lower.
More opportunities to practice the language: Due to the large number of local residents, there are more opportunities to practice the language.
Lower cost of living: Cities with larger daily living expenses are cheaper.
Bonus points for immigration: After completing two years of schooling in a remote area, an additional 5 points are awarded when submitting an EOI.
2. Disadvantages: Life may be monotonous: although the natural scenery is good, there are few entertainment activities.
Limited job opportunities: There are fewer jobs in remote areas than in large cities.
2. How to immigrate through remote areas (491 to 191).
This visa was introduced in November 19 and is suitable for applicants with a 491 or 494 temporary visa.
The 491 visa is a temporary visa for 5 years, and can be converted to 191 permanent residence for 3 years after meeting the conditions. It is suitable for applicants whose score is insufficient to meet the 190 requirement, who wish to live in a remote area. The 491 visa includes state** sponsorship and family sponsorship.
3. Suitable applicants:
Applicants with insufficient EOI scores.
People who are willing to live and work in remote areas.
4. Application requirements:
45 or less; occupation on the 491 list;
Completion of job evaluation; IELTS 4 6s;
EOI minimum 65 (+ additional 15);
meet state requirements;
No criminal record.
7. Trial time:
State Sponsorship: 50% of applications are processed within 9 months; 90% within 18 months.
Relative sponsorship: 50% of applications are processed within 9 months; 90% within 19 months.
3. How to transfer to permanent residence
1.At the time of application, it is necessary to have 491 494 for three years.
2.Comply with 491 494.
Take 491 as an example, the ones to be satisfied are:
If you want to change your passport and ***, you must notify the immigration office as soon as possible.
Must live and work in a designated area.
If the USCIS has a requirement for address, work, study, etc., the applicant will need to provide it.
If USCIS has a request for an interview, the applicant will need to cooperate.
PS: Applicants need to prove that they have complied with the above terms through the relevant documents, in other words, they only need to meet the 3-year visa holding period and comply with the visa requirements before they can apply for permanent residence.
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