Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Visa Description
This is a temporary visa that allows international students to live, study and work after you have finished your studies.
Basic Eligibility
You must:
- be under 50 years of age
- hold an eligible visa
- have a recent qualification in a CRICOS-registered course
Streams
1.Graduate Work Stream
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations in Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
With this visa you can
- live, study and work in Australia temporarily
- bring your family members
Eligibility
- be under 50 years of age
- have a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list
- be assessed as having skills suitable for an occupation on the skilled occupation list
Length of Stay
Usually up to 18 months
Processing Time
- 75% of applications: 4 months
- 90% of applications: 5 month.
2. Post-study Work Stream
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It lets you live, work and study in Australia, temporarily.
With This Visa You Can
- live, study and work in Australia temporarily after you have finished your studies
- bring your immediate family members stay with you
Eligibility
- be under 50 years of age
- hold an eligible visa and meet the English proficiency requirement
- have a recent degree in a CRICOS-registered course
Length of Stay
Usually between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification.
Processing Time
- 75% of applications: 83 days
- 90% of applications: 5 months
Note that this stream is only available if you applied for, and were granted, your first student visa to Australia on or after 5 November 2011.