Points-based permanent residencyAustralia Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491)
A 5-year provisional visa for regional Australia with state or family nomination, adding 15 points — leads to PR via subclass 191.
Why choose Australia Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491)?
Permanent residency lets you live, work and study anywhere in the country, access public healthcare and eventually apply for citizenship. We assess your points and build a complete, honest application.
- Big points boost
- Wider occupation lists
- Regional areas include many cities
- 1Age within the program's points range (best scores usually 25–32)
- 2Bachelor's degree or equivalent with credential assessment
- 3Skilled work experience in an eligible occupation
- 4English (and sometimes French) test meeting the minimum level
- 5Settlement funds, medicals and police clearance
Exact criteria change over time — we confirm the latest official rules in your assessment.
Your step-by-step process
A clear, transparent roadmap from first call to departure.
- 01
Free counselling
A senior counsellor reviews your profile, goals and budget and recommends the right route.
- 02
Points & occupation check
We calculate your CRS / GSM points and confirm your occupation code.
- 03
Credential & skills assessment
We prepare your ECA (WES) or skills assessment (ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS).
- 04
Profile / EOI creation
We create your Express Entry profile or SkillSelect EOI and target state nominations.
- 05
Invitation & final application
After an invitation we file the full PR application with all supporting documents.
- 06
Visa & departure
We track your file to the decision and brief you on travel, arrival and settling in.
Documents you'll need
What you gain
More permanent residency visas
Common questions
Usually not. Canada Express Entry and Australia's 189 are points-based and do not need a job offer.
Ready to start your journey?
Talk to a counsellor about Australia Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491). Free, honest advice — no false promises.