I was granted 489 visa on 20th November 2019. The state I received invitation from is Tasmania. Recently, I got some info stating that visas granted after 16th november 2019 can stay in any regional areas (not necessary the nominated state). Does anyone have any idea on this???
489 granted after 16th nov 2019, should stay in nominated state?
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I also heard the same thing but from some agent. I didn’t find this on immigration website.
You might be right. Priyabu…this is what I found on the official site
Postcode list
A list of postcodes that specify designated regional areas is available and applies to the following visas:
Regional visas:
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)*#
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)
- Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – designated regional areas only apply to visa holders nominated by a State and Territory government agency whose visa was granted after 16 November 2019. See other specified regions for the invited pathway and subsequent entrant pathway.
As per my knowledge U need to stay for a period of 2 years in the nominated state (Tasmania) after 489 grant then u can be able to apply for PR after living and working in the nominated state for 2 years. You can only change regional postcodes not state (Tasmania)