Subclass 494 Visa
The 494 visa, introduced on 16 November 2019, is a provisional visa with a migration pathway (via Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) which comes into effect on 16 November 2022. See this link for further information on the subclass 191 specifically designed to respond to chronic labour market shortages experienced by businesses operating in regional Australia. This visa will allow visa holders to work in Australia for 5 years for the nominating employe