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ANZSCO 254415Subclass 494Provisional

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) — Subclass 494 Pathway

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa · 5 years provisional → PR pathway via Subclass 191

At a glance

Visa
Subclass 494 — Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Points test
Not points-tested
Sponsor
Employer sponsor required
Eligibility list
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Base fee
from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
Processing time
~9-18 months (median)

Key facts at a glance

Data compiled from official sources. Always verify on the relevant authority’s website before acting.

SkillSelect points cutoff(Subclass 189)
75 points— November 2025 roundView all rounds →
Skills assessment fee
AUD 400–500via Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council· ~8-16 weeks processing

All figures are indicative. Fees and points cutoffs change frequently — always verify on immi.gov.au and the relevant state/authority website before lodging.

Skills assessment for this occupation

Assessing Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) for migration purposes is handled by: ANMAC.

Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) × Subclass 494 — pathway overview

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (ANZSCO 254415) is eligible for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa, enabling approved regional employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers where local candidates are unavailable. Regional providers facing genuine shortfalls of registered nurses providing life-saving care in emergency departments, intensive care units, and critical care settings can use this pathway to address staffing needs. The nominating employer must be in a designated regional area, hold approved business sponsor status, conduct labour market testing, and pay at or above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). A positive skills assessment from Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is required, verifying that overseas qualifications and clinical experience meet Australian registration standards for the Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) role. Applicants must generally be under 45 at time of invitation, meet English language requirements, and satisfy health and character standards. Government fees and skills assessment charges apply. The visa is valid for five years, with a pathway to the permanent Subclass 191 after three years of compliant regional residence and work. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.

Content last generated: 2026-06-26

Key requirements

High-level criteria for Subclass 494. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.

  • Under 45 years of age at application
  • Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
  • Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation
  • Three years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
  • Nominated by an approved regional employer in a designated regional area
  • Health and character requirements

Other visa pathways for Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

State nominations for Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.

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