Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)

Overview

What this pathway provides.

The Subclass 191 visa is a permanent residence pathway for eligible applicants who have held a qualifying regional skilled visa and met the relevant regional pathway requirements.

• Permanent residence outcome
• Linked to earlier regional skilled pathways
• Relevant residence and pathway history matter
• Careful timing and eligibility review are important

Suitability

Who this visa may suit.

• Applicants who previously held an eligible regional skilled visa
• Skilled migrants who have met regional residence requirements

Requirements

What generally needs to be established.

• Eligible prior regional skilled visa history
• Compliance with the relevant pathway requirements
• Supporting residence and identity documents
• Other subclass-specific criteria

Process

A considered sequence.

1. 01

   Confirm qualifying regional visa history

2. 02

   Review residence, income and compliance position

3. 03

   Prepare evidence of pathway progression

4. 04

   Lodge with a clear record of regional eligibility

Material considerations

Issues to understand before proceeding.

• Failure to meet income or residence requirements
• Incomplete evidence of regional work history

Related information

Other detailed visa pathways.