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Australia<\/a> has announced significant updates regarding Subclass 491 visa grants<\/strong> for the 2024-25 fiscal year (FY)<\/strong>. A total of 33,000 regional visas<\/strong> have been allocated, with 28,500 visas<\/strong> specifically reserved for the Subclass 491 Visa<\/strong>. So far, 15,652 applications<\/strong> have been approved, leaving 12,398 visas<\/strong> still available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government is considering prioritizing 10% of visas<\/strong> for high-demand occupations<\/strong> and another 10%<\/strong> for complex cases<\/strong> among pending applications. This would leave 11,158 visas<\/strong> available for standard processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A large number of skilled immigrants who want to live in regional Australia use the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491<\/a>). The latest updates on processing show that the number of applications handled has been going up and down over the last two years. The working trends are broken down below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Subclass 491 Visa Latest News for Offshore Applicants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recent data reveals a steady decline in the number of Subclass 491 visa grants<\/strong> over the past months. Here\u2019s a breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Month<\/strong><\/td>Subclass 491 Visa Grants Issued<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
July 31, 2024<\/td>4,179<\/td><\/tr>
Aug 31, 2024<\/td>3,237<\/td><\/tr>
Sep 30, 2024<\/td>3,375<\/td><\/tr>
Oct 21, 2024<\/td>1,609<\/td><\/tr>
Nov 30, 2024<\/td>2,078<\/td><\/tr>
Dec 31, 2024<\/td>1,174<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This decline in Subclass<\/strong> 491 visa grants<\/strong> has impacted offshore applicants significantly. Many are experiencing longer processing times<\/strong> due to the backlog of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pending Subclass 491 Visa Applications by Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A significant backlog of applications has accumulated over the years. The highest number of pending applications comes from 2023<\/strong>, with 13,694 applications<\/strong>, followed by 2024<\/strong>, with 10,727 applications<\/strong> still in processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Year<\/strong><\/td>No of Applications<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>400<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>13,694<\/td><\/tr>
2024<\/td>10,727<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Backlogs from 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of December 2024, some visa applications from 2022<\/strong> remain unprocessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lodgment Month<\/strong><\/td>Pending Applications<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Jan 2022<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Feb 2022<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
March 2022<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
Apr 2022<\/td>15<\/td><\/tr>
May 2022<\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>
June 2022<\/td>49<\/td><\/tr>
Jul 2022<\/td>22<\/td><\/tr>
Aug 2022<\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>
Sep 2022<\/td>13<\/td><\/tr>
Oct 2022<\/td>31<\/td><\/tr>
Nov 2022<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
Dec 2022<\/td>124<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Watch Mr. Rizwan Ul Haque’s video for a full explanation. In it, he breaks down the most recent changes and details about Subclass 491 visa grants. To watch, click the link:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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