Corporate General Manager — 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
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~9-18 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Corporate General Manager for migration purposes is handled by: IML.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Corporate General Manager × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
Corporate General Manager (ANZSCO 111211) qualifies for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), which is specifically designed for this visa subclass. This occupation does not appear on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). The pathway for this visa is not points-tested. Instead, applicants require sponsorship from a regional employer located outside major metropolitan areas. Skill assessment is a mandatory requirement for this occupation and must be conducted by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) or equivalent recognised body. Applicants must demonstrate they meet the required competency standards and professional qualifications relevant to corporate management. Key requirements include obtaining formal skill assessment approval before visa lodgement, securing a valid regional employer sponsorship nomination, and meeting health and character requirements. The employer must satisfy obligations to recruit Australian citizens first and comply with employment agreement conditions. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.2026-06-26T10:18:49.818Z
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