Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887): Permanent Residency for Regional Skilled Workers
The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887) allows holders of eligible provisional skilled visas who have lived and worked in a regional area of Australia to apply for permanent residency. It rewards migrants who commit to regional development and provides full PR benefits.
Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887): Permanent Residency for Regional Skilled Workers
The Subclass 887 visa is a permanent residency visa designed for skilled workers who have already lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia on a provisional visa (such as 489, 491, or 495). It provides a clear pathway to permanent residency after meeting specific work and residence requirements.
Why Choose This Visa?
This visa is ideal for skilled workers who have proven their commitment to regional Australia by living and working there for the required period. It removes temporary restrictions and provides permanent residency along with Medicare access and a path to citizenship.
Benefits
Benefit 1
Grants permanent residency in Australia.
Benefit 2
Live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
Benefit 3
Access Medicare and certain social benefits.
Benefit 4
Include eligible family members in your application.
Benefit 5
Sponsor relatives for permanent residency visas.
Benefit 6
Pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
Application Process
Confirm you meet the 2-year residence and 12-month work requirements in a regional area.
Gather required documents (residential proof, employment evidence, visa history).
Apply online via ImmiAccount for the Subclass 887 visa.
Complete health checks and provide police clearances as requested.
Await Department of Home Affairs’ decision.
If approved, receive permanent residency and full PR benefits.
FAQs
Do I need state or territory nomination for Subclass 887?
Can I apply if I haven’t completed 2 years in a regional area?
Can my family be included in this visa?
Do I need to stay in a regional area after getting 887?
Does this visa lead to citizenship?
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