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Skilled Regional Visa – SC 887

Skilled Regional Visa – Subclass 887 (Permanent)

The Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887 is a permanent residency visa for holders of eligible regional provisional visas who have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia.

This visa allows skilled migrants who previously held a regional provisional visa to transition to permanent residency after meeting residency and employment requirements. Once granted, Subclass 887 provides full permanent residency benefits, including unrestricted work rights, Medicare access, and a pathway to Australian citizenship.

Why Choose the Skilled Regional Visa 887?

Permanent Residency

Grants indefinite stay in Australia with full permanent resident rights.

Regional to National Freedom

After grant, you can live and work anywhere in Australia.

Unrestricted Work Rights

No regional or employer restrictions after visa grant.

Medicare Access

Full access to Australia’s public healthcare system.

Include Family

Eligible family members can be included in your application.

Citizenship Pathway

Eligible to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must hold eligible regional provisional visa.
  • Comply with all previous visa conditions.
  • Meet minimum residency requirement in regional Australia.
  • Meet minimum employment requirement in regional area.
  • Provide evidence of taxable income (if applicable).
  • Meet health and character requirements.

Eligible Provisional Visas

Visa Subclass Description
Subclass 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa.
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa.
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa.

Residency & Employment Requirements

Requirement Details
Regional Residence Must have lived in designated regional area for required period.
Full-Time Employment Must have worked full-time in regional area for required duration.
Income Evidence Provide tax records or employment documents as proof.

Application Process

Step Description
Step 1 Confirm eligibility under provisional visa conditions.
Step 2 Gather employment, tax and residency documentation.
Step 3 Lodge permanent visa application.
Step 4 Complete health and character checks.
Step 5 Visa decision and grant of permanent residency.

Visa Benefits Overview

Benefit Details
Permanent Stay Live in Australia indefinitely.
Work Rights Unrestricted employment across Australia.
Healthcare Access to Medicare.
Family Inclusion Include eligible dependents.
Citizenship Eligible after meeting residency requirements.

Why Choose Global Vision Migration?

  • Detailed assessment of regional compliance requirements.
  • Accurate income and employment documentation guidance.
  • Strategic transition planning from provisional to permanent visa.
  • Complete application support until visa grant.

Transition to Permanent Residency with Subclass 887

Move from regional provisional status to full Australian permanent residency. Contact Global Vision Migration for expert assessment and end-to-end visa assistance.

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The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887) is a permanent visa for skilled workers who have previously held an eligible regional provisional visa and have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia.

Applicants must:
• Hold or have held an eligible regional provisional visa (such as Subclass 489, 495, 496, 475, or 487).
• Have lived in a designated regional area for at least 2 years.
• Have worked full-time in a regional area for at least 1 year.
• Meet health and character requirements.

No. Subclass 887 is not points-tested. Eligibility is based on meeting the regional residence and employment requirements.

Subclass 887 provides:
• Permanent residency.
• Freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia.
• Access to Medicare.
• Ability to sponsor eligible family members.
• Pathway to Australian citizenship (if eligible).

No. If you meet the eligibility criteria and previously held an eligible regional visa, you do not need a new state nomination for Subclass 887.

Yes. You can include eligible family members such as your spouse or partner and dependent children. All applicants must meet health and character requirements.

Processing times vary depending on application completeness, supporting documentation, and case complexity. Accurate evidence of regional residence and employment can help avoid delays.