PERMANENT RESIDENCE VISA
For holders of the 491 visa to get permanent residency in regional Australia.
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191)
Introduction: Welcome to Flyworld Migration, your trusted partner in navigating the intricacies of Australian migration. The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) is a pathway to permanent residency for skilled migrants who have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia on a provisional visa.
Types: The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) is a permanent visa that allows holders to live and work in Australia indefinitely. It is designed for individuals who have previously held a designated provisional visa, such as Subclass 491 or 494, and have met specific residency and employment requirements in designated regional areas.
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Benefits
- Permanent residency status in Australia.
- Freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia.
- Access to government services and entitlements, including healthcare and education.
- Opportunity to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.
- Pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residency and other requirements.
Eligibility
- To be eligible for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191), applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have held a designated provisional visa, such as Subclass 491 or 494, and complied with the conditions of that visa.
- Have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia for at least three years.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency if required.
Requirements:
- Requirements for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) include:
- Proof of residency in designated regional areas of Australia for at least three years.
- Evidence of full-time employment in designated regional areas for at least three years.
- Compliance with all conditions of the designated provisional visa.
- Health and character clearance certificates.
- Sufficient English language proficiency if required.
How to Apply
- Ensure eligibility by meeting residency and employment requirements on the designated provisional visa.
- Gather all necessary documents as per the checklist provided by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
- Create an account on the Department of Home Affairs' online portal.
- Complete the online application form accurately, providing all required information.
- Upload scanned copies of supporting documents, including residency and employment evidence, passport, and health and character clearance certificates.
- Pay the visa application fee.
- Undergo health examinations and provide police clearance certificates if required.
- Submit the application and await further instructions from the Department of Home Affairs.
- Processing Time: The processing time for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) varies depending on various factors such as the volume of applications, completeness of documentation, and individual circumstances. Generally, processing times range from 12 to 18 months.
- Cost: The cost of applying for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191) varies and is subject to change. As of [current date], the visa application fee starts from AUD $4,045 for the main applicant.
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