The skilled regional provisional visa 489 is one of the many visa options you can use to transition from your current non-Australian residency status to an Australian permanent resident. If you are someone who has been in Australia for less than 12 months, you may be able to apply for this visa through skill select and submit your points for a chance at being granted Permanent Residency in Australia in as little as two years! 

This article will go over what the skilled regional provisional visa offers and how it can benefit your transition from temporary residency to citizenship in Australia.

What is the Skilled Regional Provisional Visa?

The Skilled Regional Provisional Visa subclass 489is a provisional visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia. This visa is for people nominated by a state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible family member.

The visa has two stages: 

1. You apply for a provisional visa, and then, if you meet certain criteria, you can apply for a permanent visa. Applicants need to satisfy minimum English language requirements. They also need to pass a health examination and meet skills-based criteria. People with these visas are allowed access to social security benefits and Medicare. There is no limit on how long they can stay.
2. To get a permanent visa, applicants must meet various criteria, including being able to read and write at least level four of the Australian Core Skills Framework; providing evidence of having worked as a skilled worker in Australia for at least three years during the past five years; meeting skills-based criteria; passing a health examination; and satisfying minimum English language requirements.

What are the requirements for a Skilled Regional Provisional Visa?

The requirements for a Skilled Regional Provisional Visa are:

1. You must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible family member
2. You must have points on the relevant skilled migration points test
3. You must be under 45 years of age
4. You must meet the English language requirements
5. You must have skills and qualifications that match those on the relevant skilled occupation list

Where can I apply for a Skilled Regional Provisional Visa?

The Skilled Regional Provisional Visa (subclass 489) is a provisional visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia.

If you are interested in applying for skilled regional visa 887, you must first submit an expression of interest (EOI) through the Department of Immigration and Border Protection's (DIBP) Skill Select system.

You will be invited to apply for the visa if your EOI is successful.

What if my application is refused?

If your application for a skilled regional provisional visa 489 is refused, you will be notified in writing and given the reasons for the refusal. You may be able to appeal the decision, but you will need to provide new evidence or information not considered in the original decision. If your appeal is unsuccessful, you can reapply for the visa, but you will need to address the reasons for refusal in your new application.