Eligibility Criteria for the Spouse under Subclass 491 Visa
The Australian Skilled Work Regional
(Provisional) visa, designated as Subclass 491,
Eligibility Criteria for the Spouse under Subclass 491 Visa
The Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
is a temporary migration pathway that permits skilled workers and their
eligible dependents, including spouses or de facto partners, to reside, work,
and study in designated regional areas of Australia. The inclusion of a spouse
in the visa application necessitates adherence to stringent eligibility
parameters, documentation requisites, and potential contributions to the
principal applicant’s points tally under the Department of Home Affairs'
calibrated Points Test.
Eligibility
Criteria for Spouses
1. Marital
or De Facto Relationship
·
The spouse or de facto partner must be in a
legally recognized marital union or in a genuine and continuing de
facto relationship with the primary visa applicant.
ü
De facto relationships must be substantiated with
cogent documentation verifying cohabitation for at least 12 months preceding the visa application.
2. Age
Requirement
·
While no explicit age restriction is
imposed on the spouse, the partner's age becomes pertinent if they intend to
contribute to the principal applicant’s overall points score.
3. English
Language Proficiency
·
The spouse must exhibit a minimum of ‘Competent
English’ proficiency, typically evidenced through standardized English
language assessments such as:
ü
IELTS:
Minimum score of 6.0 in each component.
ü
TOEFL iBT:
Minimum scores of Listening (12), Reading (13), Writing (21), Speaking (18).
ü
PTE Academic:
Minimum score of 50 in each band.
ü
OET: Minimum
grade ‘B’ in all components.
·
If the spouse fails to meet this linguistic
benchmark, a substantial second installment visa charge may be levied.
4. Health
& Character Requirements
·
The spouse must undergo compulsory medical
examinations conducted by an Australian government-authorized panel
physician to ascertain the absence of contagious diseases or
debilitating health conditions.
·
A police clearance certificate (PCC) from
every country where the spouse has resided for 12 months or more in the
preceding 10 years is mandatory to establish criminal record
transparency.
5. Partner’s
Skills Assessment (If Claiming Points Contribution)
·
If the spouse is seeking to augment the principal
applicant’s points, they must furnish a valid and positive skills
assessment from the relevant Australian assessing authority for an
occupation listed on the appropriate Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
·
The spouse must also be under 45 years of age
at the time of application.
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