Is the Skilled Work Regional Provisional (subclass 491) eligible for employer sponsorship?

Not directly. Sponsorship transitions usually run through skilled or 482 SID streams; check our skilled-migration guides.

Can I apply from outside Australia on a Skilled Work Regional Provisional (subclass 491)?

Yes — this subclass can be applied for from offshore. Many employers on this page accept pre-arrival applications.

Is this a temporary or permanent visa?

Temporary — has an expiry date. Check your visa grant for the exact period.

Working in Australia from China on a Skilled Work Regional Provisional (subclass 491)

Liu got the email at 11pm Beijing time. Visa granted. By morning she’d shortlisted four hospitality groups in Sydney, all of which had hired Mandarin-speaking baristas before. If you’re in China and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Skilled Work Regional Provisional (subclass 491), this page tells you exactly what work […]

Working in Australia from India on a Skilled Work Regional Provisional (subclass 491)

Liu got the email at 11pm Beijing time. Visa granted. By morning she’d shortlisted four hospitality groups in Sydney, all of which had hired Mandarin-speaking baristas before. If you’re in India and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Skilled Work Regional Provisional (subclass 491), this page tells you exactly what work […]