191 Visa - Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) for Australia
Do you live and work in a designated regional area in Australia? Do you hold a subclass 491 or a 494 visa? If your response to all these questions is a ‘yes’, and you are looking for a pathway to Australian permanent residency, the newly available SC 191 visa could be your chance.
The SC 191 visa is a permanent residency visa for persons who have lived in a designated regional area for a period of 03 years on a SC 491 or 494 visa.
Our lawyers at MJ Legal are experts in skilled migration. We are up to date on new visa requirements and changes to provide you with accurate information and guidance on the fastest way to permanent residency.
191 Skilled Regional visa requirements
In order to be eligible for the SC 191 visa, you must meet the following minimum requirements.
- Be a current holder of the SC 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa or SC 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
- Have lived, worked or studied in a designated regional area for 03 years while holding the above visas
- Earned a taxable income which meets the minimum income threshold for 03 years
- Complied with the conditions of your provisional visa for the whole duration
- Meet the health and character requirements
Your Steps
We will guide you in obtaining your PR
We conduct a thorough review of your 491 visa or 494 visa history, regional residence, state and territory requirements and income requirements to assess your eligibility in line with current migration regulations of the 191 visa.
Our team will identify any gaps or risks in your application and provide clear advice before lodging your 191 visa application.
If you qualify to apply for the visa, we carefully prepare your visa application that is compliant with the current laws and regulations. We ensure to submit your application with all the required documents within the stipulated time period. We will respond to any follow up information required by the department to make sure you receive a positive outcome.
Take the final step to PR in Australia by applying for your 191 visa with confidence
Let our experienced migration professionals handle your 191 visa application
191 (Skilled Regional) visa fees
Department fees
- Main applicant: AUD 505.00
- Secondary applicant 18 years and above: AUD 250.00
- Secondary applicant below 18 years: AUD 130.00
Other fees
You may incur additional costs to obtain police certificates, health checks and biometrics.
Our charges
Call us to find out our costs for making your SC 191 visa application.
191 visa processing time
The processing time varies on a case-by-case basis and depends on individuals' circumstances such as the time taken to respond to department requests or to obtain information from external agencies. According to the department's visa processing time guide tool, 50% of an application is processed within 8 months and 90% of an application is processed in 16 months.
Benefits of the SC 191 Visa
What can you do on the SC 191 visa?
- You become a permanent resident on the day this visa is granted.
- You can stay anywhere in Australia, permanently
- You can work or study anywhere in Australia
- Apply for citizenship if you meet the requirements
- Sponsor eligible family to join you
- Access Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare)
Finalise your PR pathway before deadlines catch up
FAQs
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