# Why Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) applications from India get refused

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

Source: https://australiavisahub.com/visas/skilled-work-regional-491/refusal-reasons · Updated 2026-10-08 · Australia Visa Hub, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

- Points not evidenced; nomination criteria not met at decision time
- Breach of regional conditions on a previous provisional visa

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