With effect from November 16, 2019, two types of visas will be withdrawn from the historical stage, as well as two new visas to help remote areas develop better:
489 visas will be replaced by technical visas for new and remote areas (category 491 visas)
Guarantee visas for employers in new remote areas (category 494 visas)
187 suspension of applications for permanent residence visas for technology in remote areas
In addition, all 491 visa holders of the co-applicant spouse or child, etc., must also study in the designated area, working life for at least 3 years. If the child holds a 491 visa, he or she can go to other designated remote areas.
The current 489 visa also requires the spouse or child of the co-applicant to live in the designated area.
491 visa application
Technical Visa for New remote areas-Class 491 Visa Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
- Two ways to be invited
- State guarantee State/ Territory nominated
- Family sponsored Family sponsored
All applicants are required to declare their intention to live, work and study in a designated area
The Australian values statement applies to all applicants over the age of 16
Stricter requirements (all visa holders must meet the 8578, 8579, 8580 and 8581 conditions)
- Clause 8578-if there are any changes, please notify the Migration Board within 14 days
- Clause 8579-living, working and studying only in designated areas
- Clause 8580-if required, evidence is required within 28 days
- Clause 8581-if required, you need to attend an interview
Conditions of application:
- Submit a letter of intent and be invited to apply
- Submit 491V form online
Signature fee:principal applicant$4,045;Associate Applicant over 18$2,025;Associate Applicant<18$1,010;However, if the adult associate does not have four IELTS 4.5, it is$4,890.
- Less than 45 years of age
- Occupation on the list of skilled occupations
- Meet the requirements of English
- At least reach the pass score of the scoring system (minimum 65 points);
- Eligible to apply for 191 types of permanent PR visas
Changes in the new EOI score table.
- Nominated by state or district government or by qualified family member guarantee 10 points→15 points.
- Master degree or Ph.D. academic degree, who has an Australian educational institution, has studied in the relevant STEM field for at least two academic years. 5 points less than 10 points
- The spouse has a career assessment and four 6 points in English, 5 points less than 10 points.
- The applicant`s spouse has no career assessment but has an IELTS 4 6 (or equivalent English proficiency) score of 0 points less than 5 points.
- Single applicant (no spouse) 0 points up to 10 points
489 to 491 transition schedule
September 10, 2019 is the last day to submit 489EOI and the last day the state government issues an 489EOI invitation. (that is, after this day, the immigration system will turn off the 489 visa option) 67 days earlier than the original New deal implementation date, November 16, 2019!
November 15, 2019, 11:59 in the evening is the last day that students who have been invited by 489EOI apply for visas. (it also means the official termination of guarantee 489 visas in remote states)
On November 16, 2019, the new EOI system and 491 options will be officially opened. Starting the same day, the state government will be able to extend 491 invitations to applicants who meet the requirements. At the same time, applicants can also start submitting 491 visas.
Note: the above changes are only for 489 and do not affect 189 and 190 applications.
FAQ
1. Is the quota for new visas adequate?
In fiscal year 2019, 2020, state government will receive more quotas for guarantee-compliant applicants. Compared with 28850 people in fiscal year 2017, there will be 38968 places for this fiscal year, of which 24968 will be visa 190 and 14000 will be for 491 visas.
2. What is the application fee for the new visa?
The main applicant`s application fee is$4045, and the applicant over 18 years and under 18 is$2025 and$1010.
If the adult applicant does not reach the IELTS level of four 4.50, an additional fee of $4890 will be required.
3. Can the new visa be transferred to permanent residence to obtain a green card?
Yes, the 491 visa is a temporary visa and can be applied for a 191 permanent residence visa after three years of life and work(revenue is still under negotiation). The 191 visa will be officially launched on November 16, 2022.
4. How do you prove you live in remote areas?
491 the holder must provide the immigration office with the latest contact information. As a requirement of the visa terms, 491 visa holders are required to inform the relevant authorities of the new address or information about the new employer within 28 days of moving or changing their jobs. You may be asked to join interview or provide other materials to prove that you live and work in remote areas of Australia. For example, rental contract, bill, employment contract and tax refund certificate, etc.
5. Can the deputy application join the principal applicant after being invited?
Yes. If the visa requirements are met, the visa termination date will be the same as that of the principal applicant.
6. what will happen if the 491 master applies for divorce from his spouse?
If the deputy applicant (spouse or other family member) is separated from the main application, they may continue to hold a 491 visa. As long as the spouse meets the requirements for a trans-191 visa, including tax income and other visa conditions, they may be eligible to apply for a 191 visa.
Are other visas available during the 7,491 visa holding period?
491 visa holders will be prohibited from applying for the following visas for the first three years:
- 124 visas for special talents;
- 132 visas for business geniuses;
- 186. employer guarantee visa;
- 188 Business Innovation and Investment visas;
- 189 visas for independent skilled migrants;
- State guarantee visa;
- 858 Visa for Special talents.
