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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa: processing update

Subclass 491 · Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa

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In short: this is how far Home Affairs has got with Skilled Work Regional (491) applications.

Now processing applications lodged in or before • June 2025: priority sectors (construction, healthcare, teaching, agriculture, aquaculture, fishing, resources, law enforcement and defence) • March 2025: applicants who were in Australia when they applied • February 2025: applicants outside Australia (not combined with another application) • February 2025: all other applicants outside Australia

Key dates • Processing order: Ministerial Direction 122, in force from 19 September 2026 • Queue shown by Home Affairs on: 2 November 2026

Where to check These months change often. Check the official visa page linked below. This is general information, not migration advice.

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    Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa: processing update

    Home Affairs updated the processing priority notice. Priority sector and onshore applications lodged up to March 2025 are now being processed.

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    27 Oct 2026, 1:44 pm (Perth)
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