With the new Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa starting on 16 November 2019, here is how existing subclass 489 visa holders and applicants are impacted.

Today marks the final day that new invitations for the subclass 489 visa will be issued. With the new subclass 491 visa beginning on 16 November 2019, we farewell the subclass 489 and look ahead to what the future holds.

From 16 November 2019 the Department of Home Affairs will introduce the new Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa to replace the current subclass 489 visa. With many jurisdictions already closed to new nomination applications and invitations ceasing on 10 September 2019, here is what you can do to make sure you are prepared for when they re-open.

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