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Regional Development Australia to assist with subclass 491 visas

From early February 2021, Regional Development Australia offices will begin assisting NSW Treasury manage the subclass 491 visa.

9 December 2020

Regional Development Australia (RDA) offices will begin assisting NSW Treasury manage the subclass 491 visa in early February 2021.

Each RDA office will accept and assess applications, and determine eligible occupations for their respective regions; however, nomination criteria is consistent across all regions. These criteria are outlined below.

Information about how to apply will be made available on RDA websites as soon as possible. Links to participating region websites can be found below.

RDA offices will focus on nominating applicants who are undertaking skilled work in critical sectors. These applicants are a priority for Government in supporting economic recovery following the impacts of COVID-19.

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