Subclass 494 ROL occupation updates – LIN 19/219 (2019-10-29)

Key data from LIN 19/219 on Subclass 494 ROL occupations

Which ROL occupations were listed for Subclass 494?

LIN 19/219 (F2019L01403) identifies a set of Regional Occupation List (ROL) roles that can underpin Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) nominations. The change set for this instrument includes 10 ANZSCO occupation codes for the Subclass 494 ROL stream.

• All 10 codes are flagged as **494/ROL** in the change data.
• They sit across ANZSCO minor groups **611**, **612**, and **639**.
• Each code becomes eligible for Subclass 494 under the ROL settings in LIN 19/219.

Analysis: what LIN 19/219 means for Subclass 494 planning

Impact for agents, employers and applicants

For migration agents, education providers and regional employers, the 10 ROL codes in LIN 19/219 (F2019L01403) clarify which occupations can underpin Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) nominations under this instrument. The data set confirms that these codes are treated as regional-only pathways within the Subclass 494 framework.

Our analysis of ImmiIQ data shows that having these codes explicitly tagged as 494/ROL can affect how agents structure regional employer sponsorship strategies, particularly where multiple skilled visa subclasses might otherwise be in play for the same ANZSCO unit group. Clear, instrument-backed eligibility often becomes the deciding factor.

This instrument operates to specify occupations for Subclass 494 visas and is made under the Migration Regulations 1994.

For applicants exploring regional options, these codes signal that Subclass 494 may be a relevant pathway where an employer in a designated regional area is prepared to sponsor. For education providers, the same codes can highlight qualification areas that intersect with regional employer demand under the ROL settings.

Next steps for working with Subclass 494 ROL occupations

How to use this instrument in practice

1. 01Confirm whether a client’s occupation aligns with one of the **10 ANZSCO codes** listed as 494/ROL, using [ImmiIQ ANZSCO search](https://app.immiiq.com/occupation/611111) and the full ANZSCO schedule.
2. 02Cross-check that the proposed employer is located in a **designated regional area**, using the regional references available via [ImmiIQ state and regional profiles](https://app.immiiq.com/states).
3. 03Map client profiles across alternative skilled pathways (for example, other skilled visas via the [ImmiIQ points calculator](https://app.immiiq.com/calculator)) to see how a 494/ROL pathway compares with non-regional options.
4. 04Monitor any later instruments that amend or replace LIN 19/219, as subsequent changes could add or remove ANZSCO codes beyond the **10** listed in this specific change set.

Some practitioners may wish to consider building occupation-specific checklists keyed to these ANZSCO codes, ensuring that where a role is 494/ROL, the regional context, employer obligations and visa conditions for Subclass 494 are clearly documented for both sponsors and applicants.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute migration advice. Always consult a MARA-registered migration agent for advice specific to your circumstances.

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