4 years
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Invited pathway
This is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
At a Glance
From AUD 4,910.00
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You need to
- be nominated to lodge an application by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
- have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
- have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- be invited to lodge an application
- satisfy the points test
With this visa, you may
- remain in Australia for 4 years
- live, work and study in a specified region of Australia
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid