Skilled Work Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 491

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    Processing Time of Subclass Visa 491 Australia 

    The average processing time for Subclass Visa 491 Australia is 12-14 months. However, it may vary based on the applicant’s nationality and workload at the high commission in Australia.

    Subclass Visa 491 Australia fee for Indians 

    The primary applicant’s application fee for the Skilled Work Regional visa subclass 491 is AUD 4,770. There is a separate fee for each consecutive admission of qualified family members.

    • If the dependent is 18 years and above, an additional processing cost of AUD 2,385 is applied.

    • If the dependent is 18 years and below, an additional processing cost of AUD 1,190 is applied.

    • Biometrics and Medical examinations roughly cost AUD 60 and AUD 350, respectively.

    What are the ways to change Visa Subclass 491 to Permanent Residency (PR)

    The 491 visa is valid for five years. The applicant can apply for permanent residence using the Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence- Skilled Regional) visa if the following conditions are met:

    • The applicant has lived, worked, or studied in the selected geographical area for at least three years while on a 491 visa and can show three years of earnings of at least $53,900.

    • If the applicant has a partner on their application, only one of you must show three years of yearly salary at or over $53,900 (via tax returns).

    • If the applicant’s partner can demonstrate that they meet this condition, they can be the principal applicant for Visa 191.

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