South Australia 491 Visa Nomination

State nomination from state of South Australia for 491 visa can help you claim an extra 15 points towards meeting skilled migration points test.

Skilled Regional Visa 491 South Australia

South Australia offers a state nomination pathway for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 visa if you meet all South Australia 491 nomination requirements. If you live and work in South Australia for three years on the subclass 491 visa and meet the minimum taxable income level for at least three years, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa.

State nomination from South Australia provides you with 15 additional points to help you qualify for a subclass 491 visa under the Department of Home Affairs points test. To apply for 491 skilled migration visa, you must:

• Be under the age of 45
• Have a valid skills assessment
• Have an eligible skilled occupation
• Have at least 65 points – you can check your points with the 'Skilled Migration Points Calculator'.
• Have at least Competent English

For South Australian state nomination for Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 visa, you must also:

• Meet the Department of Home Affairs 491 visa requirement.
• Meet South Australia's state specific occupation requirements and have skills in an occupation on South Australian State Skilled Occupation List.
• Be eligible for state nomination under one of South Australia’s nomination streams.

1. South Australian Graduates

If you are an international graduate, who has studied in South Australia, you may be eligible for visa subclass 491 state nomination as a skilled migrant faster than other candidates. High Performing Graduates may also benefit from certain concessions or waivers under this stream.

2. Working in South Australia

If you are a skilled migrant, currently living in South Australia and working in your nominated occupation, you may be eligible for 491 visa state nomination through this pathway. Candidates may include temporary visa holders, international graduates, self-employed applicants, and sub-contractors.

3. Outer Regional South Australia

If you are a skilled migrant, making an important contribution to supporting regional South Australian communities and businesses, you may benefit from certain work experience concessions for 491 visa state nomination under this stream. Working holiday makers may also apply under this pathway.

4. Long Term Residents

If you are a long-term resident of South Australia, who does not qualify under the other 491 visa south Australia state nomination streams and you are not currently working in your nominated occupation, you may be eligible for 491 visa state nomination through this stream. Safe Haven Enterprise visa holders may also apply under this pathway.

5. Highly Skilled and Talented

If you are a highly skilled migrant, who can contribute your demonstrated talent and/or support innovation in South Australia, you can register your interest in 491 visa South Australia state nomination under this pathway. Candidates may include skilled migrants living in South Australia, other Australian states and territories, and offshore.

6. Offshore

If you are a skilled migrant currently living offshore, who has submitted an Expression of Interest using the Commonwealth Government’s SkillSelect system, you may be selected by South Australia and invited to apply for 491 visa state nomination.

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Disclaimer: ‘Atlantis International Pty Ltd’ and its associates are independent consulting entities which are not associated in anyway with the Australian ‘Department of Home Affairs’ (DOHA). Information on this website does not constitute personal migration advice. For a customized migration advice based on your personal circumstances, please call and talk to one of our Immigration Consultants or register your interest with our Associates.