Other Spatial Scientist — 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 Other Spatial Scientist 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.
Other Spatial Scientist × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
Other Spatial Scientists (ANZSCO 232214) may be eligible for the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa, which enables skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia when sponsored by an approved regional employer. This visa is employer-sponsored and not points-tested, making it an alternative pathway for spatial scientists who have secured employment with a regional business. The sponsoring employer must be located in a designated regional area and hold approved sponsorship status. Applicants must obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant authority prior to lodging a visa application. The Subclass 494 is a provisional visa valid for five years, during which holders must remain employed with the sponsoring employer in the nominated regional occupation. After three years of compliant regional employment and meeting the required income threshold, holders may apply for the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Regional) visa. Government fees for the Subclass 494 are approximately AUD 4,240 for the primary applicant. Processing times depend on the completeness of the application and current departmental workloads. Labour market testing is a mandatory requirement the employer must satisfy before nominating the position. 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 Other Spatial Scientist
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 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.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations for Other Spatial Scientist
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.