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491 Skilled Regional Work Visa For New South Wales – Migrate to Sunny Australia
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491 Skilled Regional Work Visa For New South Wales

March 7, 2020

The Skilled Work Regional 491 Visa continues to be the visa of choice for many applicants as it offers an easier  pathway to permanent residency with more certainty as compared to 482 TSS Work Visa.

The Australian Immigration now gives it priority processing with decisions being made on the visas in as little as 20 days at times from the date of lodgement of the visa application.

It is important to note that entire Australia is now considered Regional and visa holders are practically allowed
to work anywhere except Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
Also, Regional classification now also includes major cities like Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Perth, Darwin, New
Castle, Wollongong etc. These major cities are economic hubs and offer plenty of job opportunities for migrants.

Below is a brief on the advantages of the 491 Visa over the 482 TSS Work Visa program.
The 491 Visa when granted is valid for 5 years and visa holders have complete freedom to change employers should they wish to since they are sponsored by an Australian State or Territory and not by an employer. 

If a visa holder complies with the visa conditions which are imposed upon its grant, then after a period of 3 years they can directly apply for Permanent Residency without a need to undertake further English test or Skills Assessment. Therefore, this pathway drastically reduces the cost of applying for permanent residency.

Let’s have a look at the State of New South Wales where the program is anticipated to open within the month of March 2020.

New South Wales (NSW)
The most popular state for immigration to Australia is gearing up for huge influx of applications for the 491 Visa Program. This state has several options to migrate to Australia under this visa program.

We urge the applicants to  keep all their documentation ready and to lodge the application as soon as program opens because based on recent trends, popular states generally receive such a huge number of applications that they close their application intake very quickly, sometimes even on the same day of opening.

Offshore Applicants
There are 274 occupations available for the offshore applicants under the 491 State Nomination Program. 

To lodge a State Nomination application:

An applicant needs to have at least 5 years of full-time work experience OR

Have a job offer from an employer in regional NSW OR

Have an immediate family member living in a regional area in NSW

ANZSCO           Code

Occupation

121312

Beef Cattle Farmer

121411

Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

132111

Corporate Services Manager

132311

Human Resource Manager

132411

Policy and Planning Manager

132511

Research and Development Manager

133111

Construction Project Manager

133112

Project Builder

133211

Engineering Manager

133411

Manufacturer

133512

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

133513

Production Manager (Mining)

134111

Child Care Centre Manager

134211

Medical Administrator

134212

Nursing Clinical Director

134214

Welfare Centre Manager

134299

Health and Welfare Services Managers nec

134311

School Principal

134499

Education Managers nec

135112

ICT Project Manager

135199

ICT Managers nec

139911

Arts Administrator or Manager

139912

Environmental Manager

139913

Laboratory Manager

139914

Quality Assurance Manager

139915

Sports Administrator

139999

Specialist Managers nec

141111

Cafe or Restaurant Manager***

141311

Hotel or Motel Manager

141999

Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec

142115

Post Office Manager

149111

Amusement Centre Manager

149112

Fitness Centre Manager

149113

Sports Centre Manager

149212

Customer Service Manager

149311

Conference and Event Organiser

149413

Transport Company Manager

149912

Cinema or Theatre Manager

149913

Facilities Manager

149914

Financial Institution Branch Manager

211112

Dancer or Choreographer

211311

Photographer

212312

Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)

212314

Film and Video Editor

212411

Copywriter

212412

Newspaper or Periodical Editor

212413

Print Journalist

212415

Technical Writer

212416

Television Journalist

212499

Journalists and Other Writers nec

222111

Commodities Trader

222112

Finance Broker

222113

Insurance Broker

222211

Financial Market Dealer

222213

Stockbroking Dealer

222299

Financial Dealers nec

222311

Financial Investment Adviser

222312

Financial Investment Manager

223111

Human Resource Adviser

223112

Recruitment Consultant

223113

Workplace Relations Adviser

223211

ICT Trainer

224111

Actuary

224112

Mathematician

224113

Statistician

224213

Health Information Manager

224214

Records Manager

224311

Economist

224412

Policy Analyst

224511

Land Economist

224512

Valuer

224611

Librarian

224711

Management Consultant

224712

Organisation and Methods Analyst

224912

Liaison Officer

224999

Information and Organisation Professionals nec

225111

Advertising Specialist

225112

Market Research Analyst

225113

Marketing Specialist

225213

ICT Sales Representative

225311

Public Relations Professional

225499

Technical Sales Representatives nec

231111

Aeroplane Pilot

231213

Ship’s Master

232111

Architect

232112

Landscape Architect

232311

Fashion Designer

232312

Industrial Designer

232411

Graphic Designer

232412

Illustrator

232413

Multimedia Designer

232414

Web Designer

232511

Interior Designer

232611

Urban and Regional Planner

233211

Civil Engineer

233212

Geotechnical Engineer

233213

Quantity Surveyor

233214

Structural Engineer

233215

Transport Engineer

233611

Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)

233911

Aeronautical Engineer

233913

Biomedical Engineer

233915

Environmental Engineer

233916

Naval Architect

233999

Engineering Professionals nec

234211

Chemist

234212

Food Technologist

234213

Wine Maker

234311

Conservation Officer

234312

Environmental Consultant

234313

Environmental Research Scientist

234399

Environmental Scientists nec

234517

Microbiologist

234518

Zoologist

234599

Life Scientists nec

234611

Medical Laboratory Scientist

234711

Veterinarian

234915

Exercise Physiologist

241111

Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher

241213

Primary School Teacher

241411

Secondary School  Teacher

241511

Special Needs Teacher

242111

University Lecturer

242211

Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)

249111

Education Adviser

249212

Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)

249214

Music Teacher (Private Tuition)

249299

Private Tutors and Teachers nec

249311

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

251211

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

251212

Medical Radiation Therapist

251214

Sonographer

251311

Environmental Health Officer

251312

Occupational Health and Safety Adviser

251511

Hospital Pharmacist

251513

Retail Pharmacist

251911

Health Promotion Officer

252213

Naturopath

252312

Dentist

252411

Occupational Therapist

252511

Physiotherapist

253912

Emergency Medicine Specialist

253915

Pathologist

253917

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist

254111

Midwife

254211

Nurse Educator

254212

Nurse Researcher

254311

Nurse Manager

254412

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

254413

Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

254414

Registered Nurse (Community Health)

254415

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

254417

Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)

254418

Registered Nurse (Medical)

254421

Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

254422

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

254423

Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

254424

Registered Nurse (Surgical)

254425

Registered Nurse (Paediatric)

254499

Registered Nurses nec

271111

Barrister

271311

Solicitor

272111

Careers Counsellor

272112

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

272113

Family and Marriage Counsellor

272114

Rehabilitation Counsellor

272115

Student Counsellor

272199

Counsellors nec

272311

Clinical Psychologist

272312

Educational Psychologist

272314

Psychotherapist

272399

Psychologists nec

272412

Interpreter

272413

Translator

272499

Social Professionals nec

272511

Social Worker

272611

Community Arts Worker

272612

Recreation Officer

272613

Welfare Worker

311111

Agricultural Technician

311213

Medical Laboratory Technician

311215

Pharmacy Technician

311216

Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ)

311299

Medical Technicians nec

311411

Chemistry Technician

311413

Life Science Technician

312111

Architectural Draftsperson

312113

Building Inspector

312114

Construction Estimator

312116

Surveying or Spatial Science Technician

312199

Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
nec

312211

Civil Engineering Draftsperson

312212

Civil Engineering Technician

312311

Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

312312

Electrical Engineering Technician

312511

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

312512

Mechanical Engineering Technician

312611

Safety Inspector

312911

Maintenance Planner

312912

Metallurgical or Materials Technician

312913

Mine Deputy

312999

Building and Engineering Technicians nec

313111

Hardware Technician

313112

ICT Customer Support Officer

313113

Web Administrator

313199

ICT Support Technicians nec

321111

Automotive Electrician

321211

Motor Mechanic (General)

321212

Diesel Motor Mechanic

321213

Motorcycle Mechanic

321214

Small Engine Mechanic

322211

Sheetmetal Trades Worker

322311

Metal Fabricator

322313

Welder (First Class)

323211

Fitter (General)

323212

Fitter and Turner

323299

Metal Fitters and Machinists nec

323313

Locksmith

324111

Panelbeater

331111

Bricklayer

331211

Carpenter and Joiner

331212

Carpenter

331213

Joiner

332111

Floor Finisher

332211

Painting trades workers

333111

Glazier

333211

Fibrous Plasterer

333311

Roof Tiler

333411

Wall and Floor Tiler

334111

Plumber (General)

334113

Drainer

334114

Gasfitter

334115

Roof plumber

341111

Electrician (General)

341113

Lift Mechanic

342111

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

342211

Electrical Linesworker

342311

Business Machine Mechanic

342313

Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

351111

Baker

351112

Pastrycook

351211

Butcher or Smallgoods Maker

351311

Chef (excludes positions in Fast Food or Takeaway
Food Service)

351411

Cook (excludes positions in Fast Food or Takeaway
Food Service)

361112

Horse Trainer

361199

Animal Attendants and Trainers nec

361311

Veterinary Nurse

362111

Florist

362211

Gardener (General)

362212

Arborist

362213

Landscape Gardener

362311

Greenkeeper

362411

Nurseryperson

391111

Hairdresser

393213

Dressmaker or Tailor

394111

Cabinetmaker

394213

Wood Machinist

399611

Signwriter

411111

Ambulance Officer

411211

Dental Hygienist

411213

Dental Technician

411214

Dental Therapist

411311

Diversional Therapist

411411

Enrolled Nurse

411611

Massage Therapist

411711

Community Worker

411712

Disabilities Services Officer

411713

Family Support Worker

411716

Youth Worker

451211

Driving Instructor

452312

Gymnastics Coach or Instructor

452315

Swimming Coach or Instructor

452316

Tennis Coach

452317

Other Sports Coach or Instructor

Onshore Applicants
There are 328 occupations available for the onshore applicants under the 491 State Nomination Program.
To lodge a State Nomination application:


An onshore applicant needs to have been living and working in a designated regional area within NSW for at least 12 months immediately before lodging the application.

ANZSCO          Code

Occupation

121111

Aquaculture Farmer

121211

Cotton Grower

121212

Flower Grower

121213

Fruit or Nut Grower

121214

Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower

121215

Grape Grower

121216

Mixed Crop Farmer

121221

Vegetable Grower

121299

Crop Farmers nec

121311

Apiarist

121312

Beef Cattle Farmer

121313

Dairy Cattle Farmer

121314

Deer Farmer

121315

Goat Farmer

121316

Horse Breeder

121317

Mixed Livestock Farmer

121318

Pig Farmer

121321

Poultry Farmer

121322

Sheep Farmer

121399

Livestock Farmers nec

121411

Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer

132511

Research and Development Manager

133111

Construction Project Manager

133112

Project Builder

133211

Engineering Manager

133411

Manufacturer

133512

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

133513

Production Manager (Mining)

133611

Supply and Distribution Manager

134111

Child Care Centre Manager

134211

Medical Administrator

134212

Nursing Clinical Director

134213

Primary Health Organisation Manager

134214

Welfare Centre Manager

134299

Health and Welfare Services Managers nec

139912

Environmental Manager

141111

Cafe or Restaurant Manager

141211

Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager

141311

Hotel or Motel Manager

141999

Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec

149112

Fitness Centre Manager

149212

Customer Service Manager

149311

Conference and Event Organiser

149413

Transport Company Manager

149913

Facilities Manager

212312

Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)

212314

Film and Video Editor

212318

Video Producer

221111

Accountant (General)

221112

Management Accountant

221113

Taxation Accountant

221213

External Auditor

221214

Internal Auditor

223111

Human Resource Adviser

224113

Statistician

224711

Management Consultant

225112

Market Research Analyst

225113

Marketing Specialist

232111

Architect

232212

Surveyor

232213

Cartographer

232214

Other Spatial Scientist

232313

Jewellery Designer

232411

Graphic Designer

232511

Interior Designer

232611

Urban and Regional Planner

233111

Chemical Engineer

233112

Materials Engineer

233211

Civil Engineer

233212

Geotechnical Engineer

233213

Quantity Surveyor

233214

Structural Engineer

233215

Transport Engineer

233311

Electrical Engineer

233411

Electronics Engineer

233511

Industrial Engineer

233512

Mechanical Engineer

233513

Production or Plant Engineer

233611

Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)

233912

Agricultural Engineer

233913

Biomedical Engineer

233914

Engineering Technologist

233915

Environmental Engineer

233999

Engineering Professionals nec

234111

Agricultural Consultant

234112

Agricultural Scientist

234211

Chemist

234212

Food Technologist

234213

Wine Maker

234311

Conservation Officer

234312

Environmental Consultant

234313

Environmental Research Scientist

234399

Environmental Scientists nec

234411

Geologist

234412

Geophysicist

234413

Hydrogeologist

234511

Life Scientist (General)

234514

Biotechnologist

234515

Botanist

234516

Marine Biologist

234517

Microbiologist

234518

Zoologist

234599

Life Scientists nec

234611

Medical Laboratory Scientist

234711

Veterinarian

234911

Conservator

234912

Metallurgist

241111

Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher

241213

Primary School Teacher

241311

Middle School Teacher

241411

Secondary School Teacher

241511

Special Needs Teacher

241512

Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

241513

Teacher of the Sight Impaired

241599

Special Education Teachers nec

242111

University Lecturer

242211

Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)

249311

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

251111

Dietitian

251112

Nutritionist

251211

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

251212

Medical Radiation Therapist

251213

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

251214

Sonographer

251311

Environmental Health Officer

251312

Occupational Health and Safety Adviser

251411

Optometrist

251511

Hospital Pharmacist

251513

Retail Pharmacist

252111

Chiropractor

252112

Osteopath

252211

Acupuncturist

252213

Naturopath

252214

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

252299

Complementary Health Therapists nec

252311

Dental Specialist

252312

Dentist

252411

Occupational Therapist

252511

Physiotherapist

252611

Podiatrist

252711

Audiologist

252712

Speech Pathologist

253111

General Practitioner

253112

Resident Medical Officer

253211

Anaesthetist

253311

Specialist Physician (General Medicine)

253312

Cardiologist

253313

Clinical Haematologist

253314

Medical Oncologist

253315

Endocrinologist

253316

Gastroenterologist

253317

Intensive Care Specialist

253318

Neurologist

253321

Paediatrician

253322

Renal Medicine Specialist

253324

Thoracic Medicine Specialist

253399

Specialist Physicians nec

253411

Psychiatrist

253511

Surgeon (General)

253512

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

253513

Neurosurgeon

253514

Orthopaedic Surgeon

253516

Paediatric Surgeon

253518

Urologist

253521

Vascular Surgeon

253912

Emergency Medicine Specialist

253913

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

253914

Ophthalmologist

253915

Pathologist

253917

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist

253999

Medical Practitioners nec

254111

Midwife

254211

Nurse Educator

254212

Nurse Researcher

254311

Nurse Manager

254411

Nurse Practitioner

254412

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

254413

Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

254414

Registered Nurse (Community Health)

254415

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

254416

Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)

254417

Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)

254418

Registered Nurse (Medical)

254421

Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

254422

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

254423

Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

254424

Registered Nurse (Surgical)

254425

Registered Nurse (Paediatric)

254499

Registered Nurses nec

261111

ICT business Analyst

261211

Multimedia Specialist

261311

Analyst Programmer

261312

Developer Programmer

261313

Software Engineer

261399

Software and Applications Programmers nec

262113

Systems Administrator

263111

Computer Network and Systems Engineer

263112

Network Administrator

263212

ICT Support Engineer

271111

Barrister

271311

Solicitor

272111

Careers Counsellor

272112

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

272113

Family and Marriage Counsellor

272114

Rehabilitation Counsellor

272115

Student Counsellor

272199

Counsellors nec

272311

Clinical Psychologist

272312

Educational Psychologist

272313

Organisational Psychologist

272314

Psychotherapist

272399

Psychologists nec

272412

Interpreter

272413

Translator

272499

Social Professionals nec

272511

Social Worker

272611

Community Arts Worker

272612

Recreation Officer

272613

Welfare Worker

311111

Agricultural Technician

311211

Anaesthetic Technician

311213

Medical Laboratory Technician

311214

Operating Theatre Technician

311216

Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ)

311299

Medical Technicians nec

311312

Meat Inspector

311399

Primary Products Inspectors nec

312111

Architectural Draftsperson

312113

Building Inspector

312114

Construction Estimator

312116

Surveying or Spatial Science Technician

312199

Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
nec

312211

Civil Engineering Draftsperson

312212

Civil Engineering Technician

312311

Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

312312

Electrical Engineering Technician

312511

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

312512

Mechanical Engineering Technician

312611

Safety Inspector

312911

Maintenance Planner

312912

Metallurgical or Materials Technician

312913

Mine Deputy

312999

Building and Engineering Technicians nec

313112

ICT Customer Support Officer

321111

Automotive Electrician

321211

Motor Mechanic (General)

321212

Diesel Motor Mechanic

321213

Motorcycle Mechanic

321214

Small Engine Mechanic

322113

Farrier

322211

Sheetmetal Trades Worker

322311

Metal Fabricator

322312

Pressure Welder

322313

Welder (First Class)

323211

Fitter (General)

323212

Fitter and Turner

323213

Fitter-Welder

323214

Metal Machinist (First Class)

323299

Metal Fitters and Machinists nec

323313

Locksmith

323314

Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer

323412

Toolmaker

324111

Panelbeater

324211

Vehicle Body Builder

324212

Vehicle Trimmer

324311

Vehicle Painter

331111

Bricklayer

331112

Stonemason

331211

Carpenter and Joiner

331212

Carpenter

331213

Joiner

332111

Floor Finisher

332211

Painting trades workers

333111

Glazier

333211

Fibrous Plasterer

333212

Solid Plasterer

333311

Roof Tiler

333411

Wall and Floor Tiler

334111

Plumber (General)

334112

Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber

334113

Drainer

334114

Gasfitter

334115

Roof plumber

341111

Electrician (General)

341112

Electrician (Special Class)

342111

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

342211

Electrical Linesworker

342311

Business Machine Mechanic

342313

Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

342314

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)

351111

Baker

351112

Pastrycook

351211

Butcher or Smallgoods Maker

351311

Chef

351411

Cook

361112

Horse Trainer

361114

Zookeeper

361199

Animal Attendants and Trainers nec

361311

Veterinary Nurse

362212

Arborist

362311

Greenkeeper

362411

Nurseryperson

391111

Hairdresser

393311

Upholsterer

394111

Cabinetmaker

394211

Furniture Finisher

394213

Wood Machinist

399411

Jeweller

399512

Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)

399514

Make Up Artist

399516

Sound Technician

411111

Ambulance Officer

411112

Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic

411211

Dental Hygienist

411213

Dental Technician

411214

Dental Therapist

411311

Diversional Therapist

411411

Enrolled Nurse

411611

Massage Therapist

411711

Community Worker

411712

Disabilities Services Officer

411713

Family Support Worker

411715

Residential Care Officer

411716

Youth Worker

452313

Horse Riding Coach or Instructor

452314

Snowsport Instructor

511111

Contract Administrator

511112

Program or Project Administrator

International Graduates
NSW currently offers 491 Visa State Nomination Program for international graduates who have completed their studies in NSW and have lied in designated regional area within the last 12 months immediately before lodging their application.
  

International Graduates have access to 274 occupations which are the same ones that are available to Offshore applicants.

How Can We Assist You?
It is difficult for an applicant to read through a plethora of information and to find out details that are relevant to their specific situation. Questions like which state or territory should one apply for in order to maximize their chances of getting the visa? How can one get more points? If one is thinking of coming to study in Australia, then what should one study?

We can answer these and many other questions that you may have, and we can help you develop a strategy that can ultimately get you your Australian Permanent Residency.

We would like to emphasize that before you consider this program as a suitable option, it is highly important to get a positive outcome on Skills Assessment. Going through the Skills Assessment process can take about 2-3 months.

We have assisted hundreds of applicants to apply for this program and can assist you as well through all the involved stages including Skills Assessment.

Contact us or book a consultation today with our Registered Migration Consultant Sunny Soni.

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