SUBCLASS 491

You must be either nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency or indicate that you will be sponsored by an eligible relative.
Submit an expression of interest (EOI) to let us know you would like to apply for the visa.
You will need to provide a copy of this skills assessment with your application. Your skills assessment must have been obtained in the 3 years before the date of your invitation. If the assessment was for a shorter period that period must not have passed.
You must be aged under 45 when DHA(Department of Home Affairs) invite you to apply for the visa. You can still apply for the visa if you turn 45 after DHA invite you to apply. If you turn 45 after you submit your EOI but before DHA invite you to apply you will not be invited to apply.
This is a points-tested visa. When you submit your EOI in Skill Select you will be given an indicative points score based on the claims you have made. If you do not obtain a score of 65 points you will not be invited to apply for this visa.
At the time of invitation you must have at least competent English.
Your occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subclass 491