ICT Business Analyst — 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 Business Analyst for migration purposes is handled by: ACS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
ICT Business Analyst × Subclass 494 — pathway overview
ICT Business Analysts (ANZSCO 261111) may be sponsored under the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa. Regional businesses and government agencies requiring ICT business analysis skills use the 494 visa to recruit from overseas when local talent is insufficient. The occupation is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). The sponsoring employer must operate in a designated regional area and hold Standard Business Sponsorship. Labour market testing is required. The 494 visa is granted for five years with requirements to remain in regional employment. After three years and meeting income thresholds, holders may apply for the permanent Subclass 191 visa. ACS skills assessment is required. English proficiency must be evidenced. Health and character checks apply. Nomination and visa application fees are payable. 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 Business Analyst
- 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 ICT Business Analyst
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.