Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887: Transition to Permanent Residency
The Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887 is a permanent visa for individuals who have lived and worked in specified regional areas of Australia on a previous provisional visa. If you have fulfilled the residency and work requirements, this visa allows you and your family to secure permanent residency. Flamingo Education & Migration is here to help you smoothly transition from a temporary regional visa to permanent residency.
Key Benefits of the Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491
Five-Year Visa
This provisional visa allows you to live and work in a regional area of Australia for up to five years.
Pathway to Permanent Residency
After fulfilling the work and residency requirements, you may be eligible for permanent residency under the Subclass 887 visa.
Extra Points for Regional Work
You gain extra points for living and working in regional Australia, improving your chances of gaining permanent residency.
Family Inclusion
You can include your family members in your application, allowing them to also live and work in regional Australia.
Eligibility for the Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491
State/Territory or Family Sponsorship
You must be sponsored by an Australian state or territory government or by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area.
Points-Based System
You need to score a minimum of 65 points based on factors such as age, skills, work experience, and English proficiency.
Occupation on Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
Your nominated occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List for the Subclass 491 visa.
Skills Assessment
You must have a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation by the relevant assessing authority.
We assist in identifying the best Australian state or territory that aligns with your occupation and visa requirements for sponsorship.
Points Assessment
Our experts will evaluate your points score and help you maximize your score to increase your chances of success.
Skills Assessment Guidance
We provide comprehensive support in gathering the required documents and preparing for your skills assessment.
Application Management
From sponsorship to visa submission, we handle every aspect of your Subclass 491 visa application to ensure a smooth process.
It’s a provisional visa that allows skilled workers to live, work, and study in regional Australia for up to five years with the option to apply for permanent residency later.
You need to be sponsored by an Australian state/territory or an eligible family member in a regional area, score at least 65 points, and have a positive skills assessment in a relevant occupation.
Regional areas often offer more affordable living costs, lower competition for jobs, and additional points towards your permanent residency application.
No, you are required to live and work in the designated regional area that sponsored your visa.
After living in a regional area for at least three years and meeting the work requirements, you may be eligible for the Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887, which offers permanent residency.
At Flamingo Education & Migration, we provide expert assistance throughout your journey to Australia. Whether it’s securing a nomination, maximizing your points, or ensuring your visa application is successful, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.