This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in specified regional areas in Australia for up to four years.
\n\nFor the Invited Pathway - Submit an Expression of Interest.
\n\nFor the Extended Stay Pathway - Apply for a Skilled Regional (Provisional) Renewal (subclass 489) visa.
\n\nFor family members of someone who already holds a subclass 489, 475, 487, 495 or 496 - Apply for a Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subsequent Entrant (subclass 489) visa.
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\n\nbeen nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area
\n\tnominated an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupations list
\n\ta suitable skills assessment for that occupation
\n\tnot yet turned 50 years of age
\n\tachieved the score specified in your letter of invitation based on the factors in the points test
\n\tat least competent English
\n\tExtended Stay Pathway
\n\nYou can also apply for this visa if you hold a provisional visa in subclass 496, 495, 487 or 475.
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