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Is there somewhere here on this website that shows the current NVC processing status updated regularly? Does our timeline automatically provide estimates as it did for the USCIS?

What is the Subclass 491 Visa?

Thinking of moving to Australia in 2025? The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) is your strategic move! It's a 5-year provisional visa designed for skilled workers who commit to living, working, and studying in designated regional areas of Australia.

Key Takeaway: It s a temporary visa, but it s a direct, fast-track pathway to Australian Permanent Residency (PR).

Core Eligibility in 2025

To get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this competitive year, you'll need:

• Nomination/Sponsorship: Get nominated by an Australian State/Territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative in a regional area.

• Age: Be under 45 at the time of invitation.

• Skills: Have a positive Skills Assessment for an occupation on the relevant skilled list.

• Points: Score a minimum of 65 points in your Expression of Interest (EOI). Pro Tip: Higher points boost your chances for a quick invite!
  

The PR Pathway - This is the Gold!

The biggest draw? After holding the 491 visa for just three years, you become eligible for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191).

Answered: It's not immediate PR, but it's the clearest route! You must meet the regional residency and minimum taxable income conditions for those three years.

The Regional Advantage with Edvise Hub

Why choose the 491 route?

• +15 Extra Points on the points test a huge boost!

• Access to a wider range of occupations compared to non-regional visas.

• Priority Processing often applies to regional visas.

Your site, Edvise Hub, specializes in helping you navigate state/territory specific criteria. We match your skills to the regions in highest demand!

Ready to Begin Your 2025 Journey?

The rules, occupation lists, and state criteria for the Subclass 491 visa are constantly updating. Don't risk a rejection with outdated information!

What's your next move? Comment your occupation and target state below, and let Edvise Hub help you lock in your best path to Australian PR. Start your #491Visa #SkilledMigration #AustraliaPR success story today!

My teenagers want to live with me in the USA. I moved here 6 years ago on a fiance visa, and have since obtained citizenship.

What is the process for me to apply for my children to move here to live with me?
Will my husband be allowed to sponsor them? His income is more than mine.

Hi,

My wife who is a naturalized US citizen submitted the I-130 for her adult son on 26 Jan 2023 and its gone quiet.

How long should we expect to wait for this?

Thanks for any help and guidance you can offer.

Hi everyone,

I wanted to start a discussion about filing Form N-400 (U.S. Citizenship Application) when your situation is a bit complicated especially if you ve traveled a lot internationally and also owe taxes to the IRS.

In my case, I ve had extended trips outside the U.S. over the past few years, and I currently have some unpaid IRS tax debt that I m working to resolve. I m not sure how these factors might affect the N-400 process like eligibility, continuous residence requirements, or potential delays.

I d love to hear from others who ve been through something similar:

• How did you handle your tax issues before or during the N-400 process?

• Did long or frequent travels cause any problems with your application?

• Any tips or experiences about explaining these situations during the interview?

Hoping this thread can help anyone else in the same position find clarity and share experiences.