Key Features of the SESR Visa Program:

• Visa Subclass: 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa)
• Eligibility:
• Applicants must be sponsored by an employer in a regional area of Australia.
• The position being offered must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.
• Applicants need to meet specific skills, qualifications, and English language requirements.
• Applicants must be under 45 years of age at the time of application.
• Purpose:
• The SESR visa is designed to help employers in regional Australia fill skill shortages by bringing in skilled workers from abroad.
• It’s a provisional visa, allowing workers to live and work in a regional area for up to 5 years. After this period, individuals may be eligible to apply for permanent residency under certain conditions.
• Employer Requirements:
• The employer must be located in a designated regional area.
• They must demonstrate that they have been unable to find a local worker for the position they are offering.
• The position offered must be full-time and at the required skill level.
• Pathway to Permanent Residency:
• After working in a regional area for at least 3 years on the SESR visa, holders may be eligible to apply for a permanent residency visa under the Skilled Regional (Permanent) Subclass 191 visa, assuming they meet the requirements.

This program is part of Australia’s strategy to promote the development of regional areas, easing pressure on big cities, and addressing skill gaps in less populated parts of the country. If you need more detailed information about the application process, criteria, or current updates on this visa, feel free to ask! please contact us and one of our experts will get in touch with you the soonest possible.