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What is a permanent Residence – (Skilled Regional) Visa?
The Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 191) is a new permanent residence visa for skilled workers who have lived and worked in a specified regional area of Australia on a provisional visa for at least three years. This visa will provide a pathway to permanent residence for those who have met the criteria for the provisional visa, but have been unable to meet the criteria for the permanent visa. The application can not be lodged while the applicant is outside Australia, to apply for a 191 visa the applicant must be in Australia.
Benefits of Subclass 191 Visa
- The applicant can live in Australia indefinitely.
- The applicant can bring their family to live with them in Australia.
- The applicant can study in Australia if they choose to.
- The applicant can register for Medicare, Australia's scheme for health care.
- The applicant can sponsor eligible family members or relatives.
- The applicant can travel in and outside Australia for up to 5 years, After that, he has to apply for a Resident return visa or Australian Citizenship.
- The applicant can apply for citizenship if eligible.
Requirements for Subclass 191 Visa
- The applicant must have held a subclass 491 visa or a subclass 494 visa.
- The applicant must have a minimum income of $53,900 AUD.
- The applicant must be a resident in regional areas and have worked in regional areas.
- The applicant must have earned the minimum income for the previous three years on the provisional visa.
- The visa may be based on a points system.
- The applicant must have at least a proficient English language.
Processing Time
The time it takes to process your application may vary case by case, There’s no standard processing time available. However, your application may get delayed if:
- If the applicant does not complete the form correctly.
- If the applicant did not include all the required documents.
- If the Department of Home Affairs requires more information from you.
- It may take longer for DHA to verify your information.