The Victorian government is expanding the subclass 491 visa pathway to offer more opportunities to international students for 2024–25. This initiative will lead to significant advantages for international students after completing their studies in Melbourne or across regional Victoria, such as:
𝐚. 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝
Through this program, multitudes of skilled graduates will be attracted to Victoria, whose skilled will be aligned with the key regional industries of Victoria like healthcare, education, engineering, and agriculture. All the eligible overseas graduates withholding these skills and qualifications (required for regional development) will be prioritized in the visa application process.
𝐛. 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲
The subclass 491 visa offers a direct route to permanent residency for international graduates in regional Victoria. When you obtain subclass 491 and meet all the work and income criteria, you can apply for a permanent residency subclass 191 visa. This opportunity will lead you to start your life and professional career in Victoria’s beautiful and welcoming regional community.
𝐜. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬
Skilled Work Visa 491 allows international graduates to live, work, and study in regional Victoria for up to five years. This extended period is ideal for those who want to grow their careers, establish networks, and improve their chances of long-term employment in Australia.
𝐝. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚
The Government of Victoria has expanded pathways for international graduates to obtain the Skilled Work Regional Visa, subclass 491. With this Victorian Government initiative Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491), there is a moment for international students to secure their permanent place and future in the regional Victorian state of Australia.
This pathway will offer unique chances for recent graduates in both Melbourne and regional Victoria to get permanent residency, job security, Australian lifestyle benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the economy of Australia.
With its flexible employment requirements and eligibility criteria, particularly for international graduates, the Victorian government has made it more accessible and attractive to relocate and contribute to regional communities.