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Why Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) applications from India get refused

The grounds on which the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa is refused for Indian applicants, and what to do after a refusal.

The grounds we see most

  1. 1

    Nomination refused

  2. 2

    Experience or skills assessment not accepted

Offshore refusals of student and tourist visas have no tribunal review. The path is a Freedom of Information request for the decision record, then a file that fixes the evidence gap.

What to do after an Australian visa refusal

Questions

Can I appeal a refused subclass 494 from India?+

Offshore refusals of student and tourist visas have no merits review. Sponsored family visitor and partner visas carry a review right exercised by the Australian sponsor. For most Indian applicants the path is understanding the reasons and reapplying with a stronger file.

How do I see the officer's full reasons?+

Request your file under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. Personal records are free and the department must decide within 30 days.

We do not process this visa. We can help with study and skilled PR routes that do not need an employer.

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