Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)


Migrating to Australia through skilled migration is a common choice in the current market. You can obtain permanent residency immediately without investment, employer sponsorship, or business.

‧  Application time: 11-30 months

‧  Attached family members: spouse and unmarried children under the age of 23

‧  Visa fee: Main applicant: AUD4,240

Over 18 years old: AUD2,120

Under 18 years old: AUD1,060 

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Application requirements

* Successful application: temporary residence

* Age limit: 18 - 44 years old

* Scoring requirement: 65 points

* English proficiency: IELTS score of 6 or above in each item

* Annual income: No specific needs

* Invitation or relative guarantee by individual provinces

* If you have lived in the nominated low-growth area for at least 3 years, worked full-time for at least 3 years, and reached the minimum taxable income, you can apply for a permanent resident (191) visa.

* Regional Occupation List

* Visa validity: 5 years of temporary residence

* Visa fee: Main applicant: AUD4,240 / Over 18 years old: AUD2,120 / Under 18 years old: AUD1,060

* Application time: 6-15 months

* Dependents: spouse and unmarried children under 23 years old



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AIMS Service Process

AIMS Service Process
  • 1. Make a preliminary inquiry to AIMS and understand the project content
  • 2. Immigration assessment by AIMS consultant
  • 3. Sign a service agreement with AIMS and pay the service fee, and collect various documents from th
  • 4. AIMS will apply for the Australian skills assessment on your behalf and submit the Australian Exp
  • 5. After receiving the invitation letter from the Australian Immigration Service, AIMS will reply on
  • 6. During the period of waiting for approval, your family needs to undergo a physical examination an

Service Content

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    Analyze your "career skills"

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    Submit an Australian Skilled Migration Visa Application

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    Monitor application progress

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    Monitor application progress

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    Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to migrate to Australia

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    Submit an application for Australian skills assessment

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