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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) — Labour Agreement

This is an Australian visa subclass processed by the Department of Home Affairs.

Verified from Department of Home Affairs on 2026-04-20

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Processing Time (p25–p75)

4 months to 8 months

Updated 2026-04-20 · Source: Department of Home Affairs

The current processing time for Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) — Labour Agreement is 4 months to 8 months. This data was last updated on 2026-04-20 from Department of Home Affairs.

Percentile Breakdown

25th percentile4 Months
50th percentile (median)8 Months
75th percentile8 Months
90th percentile9 Months

Data period ending 31 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) — Labour Agreement take?

Current processing time for Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) — Labour Agreement is 4 months to 8 months, based on the latest data from Department of Home Affairs.

When was Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) — Labour Agreement processing time data last updated?

The data was last updated on 2026-04-20, sourced from Department of Home Affairs.

What factors affect Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) — Labour Agreement processing time?

Processing times vary based on application volume, case complexity, security checks, and the completeness of submitted documentation. Times shown are estimates and individual cases may differ.

Source: Source: WaitVisa.com — Department of Home Affairs, updated 2026-04-20