Today I wanted to write a short article about the new regional 494 visa (otherwise known as the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa).
This is a new (well Nov 2019) and enhanced employer-sponsored visa to assist regional Australia. Fantastic how do I apply? Well firstly you and your employer would first need to be sure you are eligible. The 494 visa has many benefits. For example, 1. It offers a long visa (5 year temporary visa) and the option of Permanent Residency after 3 years, 2. It is priority processed by Immigration. 3. Perth is classed as regional for the 494 visa (those over east come on over (after COVID obviously)) 4. Holders of the 494 visa will have access to Medicare 5. Work rights will automatically be attached to Bridging Visa As. The two main drawbacks are: 1. At the time of application you will need to have been employed in the nominated occupation for at least 3 years on a full-time basis and at the level of skill required for the occupation (Not easy for students) 2. Generally, you will need a full Skills Assessment (not a 485 assessment) (not easy for some occupations eg chefs). Anyway there is a brief summary of the new 494 Visa. For more information or to get in touch please click on the link below. To your visa success. Andrew EP McAuley Visa Makers CONTACT US
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 Hi All, Immigration have just provided a handy tool to help if you are not sure you can travel to or from Australia during COVID. Check it out in the link below
www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid-19-visa-travel-questions-answered?fbclid=IwAR2wfrRvZk7uIXxcT3uIcSEplgQGzUEfjAiw9dSRUvivYXEpJHXX8YGWg_A 
Good news today for Hong Kong residents living in Australia. The Prime Minister has today announced Hong Kong residents who hold one of the three visas listed below can extend their stay for another five years, on top of the time they've already spent here.
There are currently 10,000 Hong Kong residents living in Australia, holding a student, TSS 482 or Graduate visa. They will now be able to stay in Australia for an extra 5 years and apply for permanent residency after that. For more information please complete the form below and a Migration Agent will get in touch with you. Andrew McAuley - Visa Makers MARN: 1278335 |
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