Possible Nurse Pathway

Possible nurse pathway – Skilled work regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

This is a provisional visa. It’s for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.

Stay in Australia for 5 years
Ability to apply for permanent residence, if eligible through the permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) which commences on 16 November 2022
Live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia in line with your visa conditions. A simplified definition of regional Australia for skilled migration purposes includes all areas of Australia except the metropolitan areas of; Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Gold Coast, Perth Newcastle, Wollongong and the NSW Central Coast will now be eligible.
The visa has multiple travel rights
Work in any occupation and for any employer in line with the work and residence conditions attached to your visa.

Be invited to apply, nominated by a state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible relative
Have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
Have a successful skills assessment for the occupation
Score 65 points or more
Be aged under 45 years before you’re invited to apply
Have a competent level of English
Satisfy the health and character requirements
Don’t owe the Australian government any money
No history of visa cancellation or a previous application refused