Subclass 491 Visa Australia: A Clear Pathway to PR for Skilled Nigerians?

Australia’s Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa lets you live, work and study in designated regional areas for up to five years. It targets skill shortages outside major cities and offers a route to Permanent Residency through the Subclass 191 visa. To apply you need a positive skills assessment in an eligible occupation, nomination by a state/territory or eligible family member, a valid Expression of Interest via SkillSelect, a minimum of 65 points on the points test and competent English. You also earn extra points for regional sponsorship but must commit to living and working in designated regional areas. Have you gone through this process? How is the job market for skilled professionals in regional Australia? Is it easier to get state nomination under the 491 visa compared to other skilled streams? Share your experience or advice.

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