Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) 494 visa
The Wimmera Southern Mallee Development Regional Certifying Body (RCB) is now assessing applications for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) (Provisional) visa (subclass 494).
The (SESR) allows Australian employers in regional and low population growth areas of Australia to nominate skilled workers from overseas in order to fill skilled vacancies in their business. This visa gives the skilled migrant permanent residency in Australia.
Documentation, fees & processing applications
The following information is provided to assist employers sponsoring skilled migrants for permanent residency. The information below relates to the process of gaining approval from the Regional Certifying Body.
- Department of Home Affairs – Form 1404
- If using a Migration Agent, provide an authority with the Department of Home Affairs – Form 956
- Evidence to support your application. Use the WSMD RCB Checklist
- Lodge your nomination by email to info@wda.org.au
- Application Processing fee: $550 including GST (Non-refundable). RCB Payment options (145kb PDF). Direct debit is preferred.
All applications must be submitted electronically. Once completed WSMD will return the application to the employer/nominee for lodgement with Department of Home Affairs. Certification by Wimmera Southern Mallee Development does not guarantee that the nomination will be approved by the department. For further information about lodging an employer nomination to the WSMD RCB officer 0418 964 050 or email info@wda.org.au
Please Note: Regional Certifying Bodies (RCBs) only provide advice to the Department of Home Affairs. RCBs make no final decisions and neither approve nor refuse RSMS employer nominations. Obtaining positive RCB advice does not automatically guarantee that the RSMS employer nomination will also be approved by the Department of Home Affairs. If the RSMS employer nomination is not approved by the Department, contacting the RCB is not the appropriate pathway to seek a review of the Department’s decision. In case of a refusal decision by the Department of Home Affairs, the Department will provide the nominating employer or their agent with advice in relation to any appeal rights they may have.
The Administration/Processing fee is non-refundable regardless of whether certification is granted or not. Department of Home Affairs does not charge a fee to the employer for nominating a position however the visa application does attract a fee.
Further assistance and visa information for employers and visa applicants can be found;
– Department of Home Affairs – General Enquiries Helpline on 13 18 81 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm)
– Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authroity – General Enquiries Helpline 1300 226 272