Cameron2310

Hello all,

I was granted my 489 visa in June 2021 and I'm based in SA (having lived here since 2019). My employer has offered to relocate me to a better position but the job is in not in a regional area. The 489 visa advises you need to live for two years and work for one year in a regional area. If i moved to a regional area in QLD and lived there, could I then work in non regional area (having already completed my one year working regionally) I have reached out to an agent for further clarification but just wondered if anyone had a similar experience. Thanks

52 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

Why does he want to do that? What advantages does he think that will give him?

he will be applying onshore for his visa

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum but my partner is thinking about withdrawing his visa for a 489 and applying for a 491. The 489 is still in process

He contacted migration SA and asked if he withdrew his visa is there a time frame he needs to wait to apply again for state sponsorship. They just sent the paragraph from the website which we read. I understand state sponsorship isn't guaranteed however does anyone know if there is a time frame he needs to wait. I emailed them again but I've not had a reply yet. The last reply was -