Your Pathway from Provisional to Permanent Residency in Regional Australia
The Subclass 191 Visa is the final step for holders of the Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) or Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) visas to obtain permanent residency in Australia.
Key Benefits of the Subclass 191 Visa
✅ Permanent residency status
✅ Live, work, and study anywhere in Australia
✅ Access to Medicare and social security benefits
✅ Sponsor eligible family members
✅ Pathway to Australian citizenship
Eligibility Requirements
1. Hold a Qualifying Provisional Visa
✔ Must have held either:
· Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional), or
· Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional)
· For at least 3 years
2. Comply with Visa Conditions
✔ Must have lived, worked, or studied in a designated regional area during provisional visa
✔ Must not have breached any visa conditions
3. Health & Character Checks
✔ Must meet health requirements
✔ Must provide police clearance certificates
How the Subclass 191 Visa Process Works
1. Hold 494/491 Visa for 3 Years
o Fulfill work and regional living requirements
2. Meet Income Threshold
o Provide ATO tax notices as proof
3. Lodge Visa Application
o o Apply directly through ImmiAccount
4. Visa Grant
Why Choose the Subclass 191 Visa?
🔹 No points test or skills assessment required
🔹 No employer sponsorship needed (unlike 186 visa)
🔹 Full PR benefits (unrestricted work rights)
🔹 Family can be included in the application
How Immigrad Can Help
✅ Eligibility Assessment – Confirm you meet income & residency requirements
✅ Document Preparation – Tax records, employment proof, compliance checks
✅ Visa Application Lodgement – Avoid delays & refusals
✅ Post-Visa Support – Citizenship pathway guidance
Ready to Apply for Permanent Residency?
📞 Call: [+61 434 294 670]
✉️ Email: [info@immigrad.com.au]
🌐 Website: [www.immigrad.com.au]
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