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PERMANENT RESIDENCE (SKILLED REGIONAL) VISA (subclass 191)
A Pathway to Permanent Residency
The Subclass 191 Visa, effective from 16 November 2022, is tailored for individuals who have previously resided, worked, and studied in regional areas of Australia on an eligible visa. Here’s a comprehensive overview:
Key Features:
- Permanent residency for those with a history of regional residence
- Freedom to study or work anywhere in Australia
- Eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship
- Ability to sponsor eligible relatives
- Indefinite stay in Australia
Eligibility Criteria:
- Hold an eligible regional provisional 491 or 494 visa when applying for Subclass 191
- Minimum 3 years of regional residence with taxable income meeting a specific threshold
- Compliance with conditions of the qualified visa held or previously held
Duration of Stay:
- Permanent residency with indefinite stay
- Permanent residence commences on the day of visa grant for citizenship
Travel:
- Visa includes a travel component valid for 5 years from the grant date
Family Inclusion:
- Family members with eligible visas can be added to the application
- Must be included at the time of application lodgment
- Family members, even if not migrating to Australia, must meet health and character requirements
Cost:
- Base charge for the main applicant; specific amounts to be announced near the commencement date
- Additional charges for other family applicants
- Second Installment (for family members 18 years or above with less than Functional English) announced near commencement date
- Additional costs include health checks, police certificates, and biometrics
Places to Apply From:
- Must be inside Australia during application and visa grant
Processing Time:
- Case-by-case assessment with processing time dependent on individual situations
- Longer processing times if application is incomplete or correct charges are not paid
- Verification of information may contribute to processing time
Conditions:
- Hold an eligible regional provisional 491 or 494 visa when applying for Subclass 191
- Minimum 3 years of regional residence with taxable income at or above a specified threshold
- Compliance with conditions of the qualified visa held or previously held
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
Direct Entry Stream
Basic Eligibility:
- Be nominated by an approved Australian employer for a job in regional Australia
- Be under 45 years of age
- Stay permanently
- Have an occupation on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations
- Have an Australian employer nominating you to work in a position in regional Australia
- Depending on your occupation, demonstrate you have at least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Depending on your occupation, have a skills assessment
- Agree to remain employed with your nominating employer in regional Australia for a minimum of 2 years
Temporary Residence Transition Stream
Cost : From AUD4,640.00
This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.
- You must be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker
- Usually, you must have worked for your employer full-time for at least 3 years
- You must be nominated by your employer
- Be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker, see definition under eligibility “Have this visa”
- Hold a substantive visa or a Bridging visa A, B or C in association with a pending 482, 186 or 187 visa
- Usually, have worked for your employer in regional Australia for at least 3 years full time while holding a subclass 457 or TSS visa
- Have been nominated by an Australian employer whose nomination was approved in the 6 months prior to you applying
- You must be licensed, registered or a member of a professional body if it is mandatory in the state or territory you intend to work in.
- Usually, you must be under 45 years of age when you apply.
Skilled Independent Visa – Subclass 189
Your Gateway to Australian Permanent Residency
The Subclass 189 Visa is a points-tested, permanent visa designed for skilled workers not sponsored by an Australian employer. Here’s a quick overview:
Key Benefits:
- Live, work, and study anywhere in Australia
- Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence
- Eligible for Australian Citizenship (if meeting criteria
Why Choose Subclass 189:
- Freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia
- No obligation to move to a specific state or region
- Sponsor family members, access free education, and secure healthcare and social security
- No need for an existing job offers; migration based on skills and points
How to Apply:
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and await Skill Select invitation
- 65 points minimum required for an invitation
Duration
Permanent residency with varying lengths based on qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree: 2 years
- Masters by coursework: 2 years
- Masters by research: 3 years
- Doctoral degree: 4 years
- Hong Kong passport holders: 5 years post completing a degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
- Successful skill assessment
- Minimum skilled English proficiency
- 65 points or more on the points test
- Health and character requirements met
Including Family Members:
- Dependent children, partner, or spouse can be included
- English proficiency required for members over 18
- Health and character checks for all family members
English Proficiency Exemptions:
- Holders of passports from specific English-speaking countries
- Completion of education in English
- Previous study or work experience in English
Health and Character Requirements:
- All family members must meet health and character standards
- Police clearances required for applicants over 16
Skilled Nominated Visa – Subclass 190
Your Gateway to Permanent Residency
The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is designed for nominated skilled workers seeking permanent residence in Australia. Here’s what you need to know:
Key Features:
- Permanent residency for nominated skilled workers
- Freedom to study or work anywhere in Australia
- Eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship
- Ability to sponsor eligible relatives
- Access to Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare scheme)
- Travel inside or outside Australia for 5 years
Eligibility Criteria:
- Occupation on the relevant skilled list
- Suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- Invitation to apply for the visa
- Satisfy the points test
Duration of Stay:
- Permanent residency with indefinite stay
- Permanent residence begins on the day of visa grant for inshore applicants
- Offshore applicants enter Australia on this visa
Family Inclusion:
- Family members can be included in the application
- Must be included at the time of lodging the application
- Addition after application lodgment but before visa decision is allowed
- Family members must meet health and character requirements
Cost:
- Main applicant: AUD 4,045
- Additional charges for other family applicants
- Second Installment (AUD4,885) for family members aged 18 or above with less than Functional English
- Additional costs include health checks, police certificates, and biometrics
Places to Apply From:
- Inside or outside Australia during application and visa decision
- If applying in Australia, specific visa types must be held for validity
- Substantive visa or Bridging A, B, or C visa
Processing Time:
- 75% of applications: 9 months
- 90% of applications: 12 months
- Processing time varies case by case
- Depends on the completeness of the application and response speed to requests
- External factors like character and national security checks may affect processing time
- Availability of migration program places also influences processing time
Visa Label:
- Digitally linked to your passport; no physical label in the passport
Conditions:
- 8504 – Applicant must enter Australia before the specified date in the grant letter
- 8515 – Applicant must not marry or enter a de facto relationship before entering Australia to avoid visa cancellation
Family and Partner Visas
- Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114 & 838)
- Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804)
- Child Visa (subclass 101 & 802)
- Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)
- Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)
- Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)
- Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)
- Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)
- New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (temporary) visa (subclass 461)
- Orphan Relative (subclass 117 & 837)
- Orphan Relative Parent Visa (subclass 103)
- Partner (Provisional and Migrant) visa (subclass 100 & 309)
- Partner visa (subclass 801 & 820)
- Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)
- Remaining Relative Visa (subclass 115 & 835)
- Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)
Australia Family Visa
The Australian Family migration stream intends to reunite immediate and extended family members with their eligible Australian relatives.
Family Spouse Visa
A Family Spouse Visa allows a married partner (opposite or same-sex) to join his/her spouse in Australia. The sponsor should be Australian citizen or permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens. This temporary visa is issues for 2 years, after which, the relationship is re-examined. If it is considered as genuine then the applicant is issued a permanent visa. Upon approval, the applicant is permitted to live, study and work in Australia
Prospective Marriage Visa
Applying for an Australian Prospective Marriage visa allows applicant to visit Australia to marry their fiance(e), Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.
This is a temporary visa, valid for 9 months. Visa holders should intend to marry their fiance(e) within 9 months. Post marriage, applicant can apply for an Australian Spouse visa if they wish to remain in Australia permanently with their spouse.
Aged Parent Visa
An Aged Parent visa permits retirement aged parents to join their children living in Australia, permanently. The applicant should have been living in Australia on a valid temporary visa. The sponsor (read children) should be eligible Australian or New Zealand residents settled in Australia. Male applicants should be at least 65 years of age, while female applicants should be at least 63 years of age. Once approved, they are allowed to live, study and work in Australia.
Parent Visa
A very popular migrant visa, Parent Visa enables parent to join their children in Australia permanently. The child should be eligible sponsor for the parents. However, it is important that applicants should have at least half of their children living legally and permanently in Australia. Upon approval, the applicant is entitled to live, study and work in Australia, permanently.
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