Subclass 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subsequent Entrant Visa
Overview
The Subclass 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subsequent Entrant visa allows family members of Subclass 489 visa holders to join them in Australia. This visa permits you to live, work, and study in a designated regional area of Australia and is a pathway to permanent residency.
Benefits
- Join your family member who holds a Subclass 489 visa in a designated regional area.
- Enjoy the freedom to work and study in a regional area of Australia.
- After meeting certain conditions, you may become eligible to apply for a permanent visa.
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a family member (spouse, de facto partner, child, or stepchild) of a Subclass 489 visa holder.
- Meet health and character criteria as specified by the Australian government.
- Agree to live, work, and study in a designated regional area of Australia.
- Applicants must demonstrate a competent level of English proficiency.
Key Points to Remember
- This visa is temporary and generally valid for up to four years from the date of grant of the primary visa holder’s Subclass 489 visa.
- You must comply with the conditions of your visa, including residing in a designated regional area.
- Applications are made online and must include supporting documents to prove your relationship to the primary visa holder and other eligibility criteria.
- Processing times can vary, so it’s important to apply well in advance of when you plan to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you can include your dependent children in your Subsequent Entrant visa application.
Yes, applicants must demonstrate a competent level of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, PTE).
If the primary visa holder’s visa is cancelled, your Subsequent Entrant visa may also be affected. It’s crucial to ensure that the primary visa holder complies with their visa conditions.
Yes, you can apply for permanent residency if you meet the eligibility criteria for a permanent visa, such as the Subclass 887 visa.
You can stay in Australia for the duration of the primary visa holder’s Subclass 489 visa, typically up to four years from the date of grant of their visa.
Designated regional areas include all of Australia except Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Specific postcodes can be checked on the Department of Home Affairs website.
