RossMac Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Hi, I’m currently 43 and might have a potential job and sponsor to move from UK to Perth. Looking at 494 visa which is a 5 year visa with PR application possible after 3 years. I’ve read you need to be under 45 to apply for PR. So if I got a 494 visa at 43 I’m 46 after 3 years. Or is it taken from when you apply for initial visa? If not then technically you would need to be under 42 when apply for a working visa that requires 3 years work before PR is possible? Thanks for any info, been reading loads on this forum after finding it. Very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZT Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Hi RossMac. We are on a 494 visa and although the age situation isn’t relevant to us we have seen a lot of discussions about it for those on a 494 or 491. Everything we’ve read indicates that there is no age limit for the 191 visa (PR visa after 494/491) and you can apply for it providing you’ve held an eligible visa and met the conditions of that visa in order to apply for PR. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 12 hours ago, RossMac said: Hi, I’m currently 43 and might have a potential job and sponsor to move from UK to Perth. Looking at 494 visa which is a 5 year visa with PR application possible after 3 years. I’ve read you need to be under 45 to apply for PR. So if I got a 494 visa at 43 I’m 46 after 3 years. Or is it taken from when you apply for initial visa? Congrats on the offer. Like JZT, I believe it's the age when you apply for the 494 that matters. However in something as important as this, I wouldn't rely on a forum for advice. Even with an employer-sponsored visa, it's wise to get your own migration agent to represent your interests. At the very least, book a one-off consultation with someone to make sure you've got all your facts straight. Try Suncoast Migration or Go Matilda. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 11 hours ago, JZT said: Everything we’ve read indicates that there is no age limit for the 191 visa (PR visa after 494/491) 57 minutes ago, Marisawright said: Like JZT, I believe it's the age when you apply for the 494 that matters. Correct, but as Marisa says, it would be a good idea to get some advice independent of a potential employer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMac Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 Thanks for the advice everyone. That gives me more hope anyway. I’ll definitely check out those migration agents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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