Subclass 191

The Subclass 191 visa, known as the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa, is an Australian visa that provides a pathway to permanent residency for holders of specific regional provisional visas, such as the Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) and Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) visas. This visa is designed for skilled workers who have lived and worked in regional Australia and wish to transition to permanent residency.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Current Visa Status:

You must hold a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) visa or a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) visa.

2. Residence in Regional Australia:

You must have lived, worked, and studied only in a designated regional area of Australia for at least 3 years while holding a Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa.

3. Income Requirement:

You must have earned a taxable income at or above a specified threshold for at least 3 years while holding your regional provisional visa. The exact income threshold is set by the Australian government and may be adjusted periodically.

4. Compliance with Visa Conditions:

You must have complied with all the conditions of your regional provisional visa, including the requirement to live, work, and study in regional Australia.

5. Health and Character Requirements:

You must meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian government.

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Key Features:

• Permanent Residency : The Subclass 191 visa grants permanent residency, allowing you to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.

• Access to Medicare : As a permanent resident, you gain access to Australia’s public healthcare system, Medicare.

• Pathway to Citizenship : After holding the Subclass 191 visa, you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship, subject to meeting the residence and other eligibility requirements.

Benefits:

• Permanent Residency : Once granted, you can live, work, and study anywhere in Australia permanently.

• Include Family Members : You can include eligible family members in your application, allowing them to also become permanent residents.

• Access to Public Services : As a permanent resident, you gain access to social security benefits, public schooling, and other public services.

Application Process:

• Lodging the Application : You can apply for the Subclass 191 visa once you meet the eligibility requirements, typically after 3 years on a Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa.

• Processing Time : Processing times can vary depending on the number of applications received and individual circumstances.

The Subclass 191 visa provides a clear pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers who have committed to living and working in regional Australia, contributing to the growth and development of these communities.

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