{"id":203,"date":"2019-04-09T09:21:26","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T09:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/?p=203"},"modified":"2026-06-08T10:45:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T10:45:28","slug":"australian-migration-amendment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/australian-migration-amendment\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Migration Amendment for Australian skilled work visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>The Australian migration department recently issued the biggest change in the immigration migration act. According to the new amendment of migration act 1958 for New skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Regional Visas (opens in a new tab)\">Regional Visas<\/a> various major changes have been done and will be implemented from 16 November 2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/australian-migration-amendment\/#For_the_491_Skilled_work_regional_visa_Subclass_and_489_Skilled_%E2%80%93_Regional_Provisional_the_new_point_tested_has_been_introduced\" >For the 491 Skilled work regional visa (Subclass) and 489 (Skilled \u2013 Regional (Provisional)), the new point tested has been introduced.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/australian-migration-amendment\/#For_the_Subclass_494_Skilled_Employer_Sponsored_Regional_Provisional_visa_Subclass_494_a_strong_support_to_employer-sponsored_has_been_provided\" >For the Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa (Subclass 494) a strong support to employer-sponsored has been provided.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/australian-migration-amendment\/#Introduces_a_new_Subclass_191_Permanent_Residence_Skilled_Regional_visa_for_persons_who_hold_a_Subclass_491_or_a_Subclass_494_visa_at_the_time_of_application_details_eligibility_criteria_for_the_Subclass_191_visa_including_that_the_primary_applicant_must\" >Introduces a new Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)) visa for persons who hold a Subclass 491 or a Subclass 494 visa at the time of application;\u00a0details eligibility criteria for the Subclass 191 visa, including that the primary applicant must:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_491_Skilled_work_regional_visa_Subclass_and_489_Skilled_%E2%80%93_Regional_Provisional_the_new_point_tested_has_been_introduced\"><\/span>For the 491 Skilled work regional visa (Subclass) and 489 (Skilled \u2013 Regional (Provisional)), the new point tested has been introduced.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>introduces the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491), a new and enhanced points-tested visa to assist regional Australia, for applicants nominated by a state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area; and<\/li>\r\n<li>closes the Subclass 489 (Skilled \u2013 Regional (Provisional)) visa (Subclass 489) to primary applicants seeking to satisfy the criteria for the grant of a Subclass 489 visa in the First Provisional Visa stream. Subclass 489 is superseded by Subclass 491.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_Subclass_494_Skilled_Employer_Sponsored_Regional_Provisional_visa_Subclass_494_a_strong_support_to_employer-sponsored_has_been_provided\"><\/span>For the Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa (Subclass 494) a strong support to employer-sponsored has been provided.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Introduces the Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa (Subclass 494), a new and enhanced employer-sponsored visa to assist regional Australia, with two streams: Employer Sponsored and Labour Agreement;<\/li>\r\n<li>Brings employers seeking to employ foreign workers on a Subclass 494 visa under the sponsorship regime for employers in the Migration Act (Division 3A of Part 2 of the Migration Act); and<\/li>\r\n<li>Closes the Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme) visa, except for certain transitional cohorts. Subclass 187 is superseded by Subclass 494;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduces_a_new_Subclass_191_Permanent_Residence_Skilled_Regional_visa_for_persons_who_hold_a_Subclass_491_or_a_Subclass_494_visa_at_the_time_of_application_details_eligibility_criteria_for_the_Subclass_191_visa_including_that_the_primary_applicant_must\"><\/span>Introduces a new Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)) visa for persons who hold a Subclass 491 or a Subclass 494 visa at the time of application;\u00a0details eligibility criteria for the Subclass 191 visa, including that the primary applicant must:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>hold a regional provisional visa when they apply for the Subclass 191 visa and have held that visa for at least three years;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>have earned a minimum income for at least three years as the holder of a regional provisional visa; and<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>have complied with the conditions of the regional provisional visa.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The amendments in Schedules 1 and 2 to the Regulations commence on 16 November 2019. However, the amendments in Schedule 3 to the Regulations commence on 16 November 2022. The delayed commencement for Schedule 3 is because of the requirement to have held a regional provisional visa for three years before applying for the Subclass 191 visa. Eligibility will not arise before 16 November 2022.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This will bring more flexibility to the single applicant because they will get 10 extra points for skilled employment. Moreover, apart from this, you can visit the official website of immigration in case you require a detailed release of this news.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/Details\/F2019L00578\/Explanatory%20Statement\/Text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Australian Immigration Department) (opens in a new tab)\">Australian Immigration Department)<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Australian migration department recently issued the biggest change in the immigration migration act. According to the new amendment of migration act 1958 for New skilled Regional Visas various major changes have been done and will be implemented from 16 November 2019. For the 491 Skilled work regional visa (Subclass) and 489 (Skilled \u2013 Regional (Provisional)), the new point tested has been introduced. introduces the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491), a new and enhanced points-tested visa to assist regional Australia, for applicants nominated by a state or territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area; and closes the Subclass 489 (Skilled \u2013 Regional (Provisional)) visa (Subclass 489) to primary applicants seeking to satisfy the criteria for the grant of a Subclass 489 visa in the First Provisional Visa stream. Subclass 489 is superseded by Subclass 491. For the Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa (Subclass 494) a strong support to employer-sponsored has been provided. Introduces the Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa (Subclass 494), a new and enhanced employer-sponsored visa to assist regional Australia, with two streams: Employer Sponsored and Labour Agreement; Brings employers seeking to employ foreign workers on a Subclass 494 visa under the sponsorship regime for employers in the Migration Act (Division 3A of Part 2 of the Migration Act); and Closes the Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme) visa, except for certain transitional cohorts. Subclass 187 is superseded by Subclass 494; Introduces a new Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)) visa for persons who hold a Subclass 491 or a Subclass 494 visa at the time of application;\u00a0details eligibility criteria for the Subclass 191 visa, including that the primary applicant must: hold a regional provisional visa when they apply for the Subclass 191 visa and have held that visa for at least three years; have earned a minimum income for at least three years as the holder of a regional provisional visa; and have complied with the conditions of the regional provisional visa. The amendments in Schedules 1 and 2 to the Regulations commence on 16 November 2019. However, the amendments in Schedule 3 to the Regulations commence on 16 November 2022. The delayed commencement for Schedule 3 is because of the requirement to have held a regional provisional visa for three years before applying for the Subclass 191 visa. Eligibility will not arise before 16 November 2022. This will bring more flexibility to the single applicant because they will get 10 extra points for skilled employment. Moreover, apart from this, you can visit the official website of immigration in case you require a detailed release of this news. (Source: Australian Immigration Department) &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":578,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[328],"tags":[42,43,41,45,44,46],"class_list":{"0":"post-203","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-general","8":"tag-australian-immigration-news","9":"tag-general-skilled-migration-visas-changes","10":"tag-new-point-calculation","11":"tag-visa-189","12":"tag-visa-191","13":"tag-visa-489"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Australian Skilled Work Visa: New Migration Amendment<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The New Migration Amendment for Australian skilled work visa - A revised point calculation for 190,189 and 489.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.79score.com\/blog\/australian-migration-amendment\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Australian Skilled Work Visa: New Migration Amendment\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The New Migration Amendment for Australian skilled work visa - 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