ICT Sales Representative — 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 ICT Sales Representative for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
ICT Sales Representative × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
ICT Sales Representative (ANZSCO 225213) is eligible for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa, a five-year provisional employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers in designated regional areas. The occupation appears on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL). The Subclass 494 is not points-tested. Applicants must be nominated by an approved regional employer who demonstrates a genuine need and inability to source suitable Australian workers. At least three years of relevant work experience is generally required, along with a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS. Applicants must be under 45 at the time of application and meet Competent English requirements (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent). Indicative fees start from approximately AUD 4,770, with processing typically taking 9 to 18 months. After three years of meeting regional residency and income requirements, holders may apply for permanent residence via the Subclass 191 visa. The holder must live and work in a designated regional area throughout the visa period. Health and character requirements apply. 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 ICT Sales Representative
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations for ICT Sales Representative
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.