RDAs Will Start Processing Visas In Feb 2021!
Regional Development Australia (RDA) will begin assisting NSW Treasury manages the subclass 491 visa in early February 2021.
Each RDA will accept and assess applications, and determine eligible occupations for their respective regions; however, nomination criteria will be consistent across all regions.
RDA will focus on nominating applicants who are undertaking skilled work in critical sectors. These applicants are a priority for Government in supporting economic recovery following the impacts of COVID-19.
List of participating regions
- Central Coast
- Central West
- Far South Coast
- Far West
- Hunter
- Illawarra
- Mid North Coast
- Northern Inland
- Northern Rivers
- Orana
- Riverina
- Southern Inland (including Murray region)
- Sydney
RDA offices will focus on nominating applicants who are undertaking skilled work in critical sectors. These applicants are a priority for the Government in supporting economic recovery following the impacts of COVID-19.