Australia’s new Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) 494 Visa will commence on 16 November 2019 and provide employers greater access to sponsor skilled overseas workers in Perth, the Gold Coast and regional/remote areas.
Employers may particularly benefit from the changes with access to:
- Over 450 more eligible occupations to sponsor visa holders;
- Priority visa processing;
- Visa sponsorship across regional Australia (including Perth and the Gold Coast) in addition to Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA’s);
- And a more cost-effective Permanent Residence pathway to attract and retain skilled overseas workers than through existing employer-sponsored pathways.
Despite these benefits, the Regional Visa process will be complex, and both employers and visa applicants will need to provide substantial evidence to satisfy application requirements.
In an online Q&A Video Series, Managing Director of Interstaff migration consultancy, Sheila Woods will respond to questions submitted by HR Professionals and Business Owners about the impact of the new Regional 494 Visa for businesses.
Register to join in and stay informed about how the Regional Visa changes impact your business.
About the Speaker | Sheila Woods
Sheila Woods is a Registered Migration Agent and Managing Director of Interstaff.
With more than 15 years experience in the industry, and an extensive understanding of the Australian immigration system, Sheila partners with employers to advise on global mobility matters for corporate migration projects, complex case work and labour agreement negotiations.
Interstaff is an established migration consultancy specialising in skilled migration matters for the resource industry and operating for over 30 years since 1988. MARN: 0533879.
Register
Employers may directly benefit from the Regional Visa changes commencing in November 2019. However, the new 494 Visa will require businesses and visa applicants to navigate complexities such as the need for skills assessments, approval from a regional certifying body and other requirements.
In an online series of bite-sized and insightful Q&A videos, Sheila Woods, Managing Director of Interstaff Migration Consultancy, will address queries from employers in the resource industry about the Regional Visa changes.
Register below:
- For the opportunity to take part and submit questions for the Q&A Video Series
- For access to the Regional Visa Q&A Videos as they become available from 26 November 2019
- To access Regional Visa Tools to support your workforce planning.
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If you would like to discuss your current business migration requirements, get in touch with our Registered Migration Agents on 1800 449 858 or contact visas@interstaff.com