Career in Australia
Skilled Regional Visa
Permanent regional pathway for eligible holders of certain earlier regional skilled visas.
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What this pathway provides.
The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887) may still be relevant in legacy regional pathway cases where an applicant holds an earlier qualifying regional skilled visa.
- Permanent regional outcome
- Legacy skilled pathway relevance
- Eligibility depends on prior visa history
- Case review is important before proceeding
Suitability
Who this visa may suit.
- Applicants who held earlier regional skilled visas
- Migrants progressing to permanent residence through legacy regional pathways
Requirements
What generally needs to be established.
- Eligible prior regional skilled visa
- Relevant residence and regional pathway history
- Supporting identity and status documents
- Other subclass-specific criteria
Process
A considered sequence.
- 01
Confirm the legacy regional pathway remains available
- 02
Review prior visa history and regional residence position
- 03
Prepare supporting identity and status evidence
- 04
Proceed only after checking the legacy framework carefully
Material considerations
Issues to understand before proceeding.
- Incorrect regional work evidence
- Incomplete residence documentation
Related information
Other detailed visa pathways.
Begin with clarity
Understand whether this pathway fits your position.
A consultation considers eligibility, evidence, timing, risk and the objective behind the application.
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