Stepwise guide to Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 191

Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 191 permits the holder to live in Australia indefinitely and work in any state or territory. The Visa allows you to leave and re-enter Australia as often as you like, but certain conditions must be met; you must live in the designated area, meet certain English language requirements, and have at least three years of relevant experience before you apply. The Skilled Regional Visa also requires that your partner and any dependent children live with you while you hold the Visa.

Step 1- Check for Eligibility

To be eligible for the Permanent Resident Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa,

• One must be nominated by a State or Territory government and meet the skills requirements of the relevant occupation on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List.
• The provisional visa holder is entitled to live and work in their nominated state or territory and may apply for permanent residence after two years of living and working in that state or territory.
• The applicant must be sponsored by an eligible relative who is a permanent resident or citizen of Australia and have an occupation on the SOL (Skills Occupation List).
• The applicant's qualifications must be at least equivalent to those required in the relevant overseas country for the same type of work.
• They also need to have passed any applicable licensing or registration exams.
• They must show they live outside the major metropolitan areas and work in regional Australia, including rural and remote areas.
• Finally, they must show they meet health and character requirements, just as in the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme subclass 187.
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Step 2- Application

The following is the application process for Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 191. The applicant must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government and obtain an invitation from them before applying for the Visa.

A letter of support from each of your referees is also required. An Expression of Interest will be submitted on behalf of the applicant by their prospective Australian employer, specifying that they are willing to provide a permanent job offer in line with skill requirements at no less than two times the relevant minimum wage.

Step 3- Documents

To apply for Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 191, the following documents are required:

• Personal Identity Documents, such as a passport or driver's license.
• Documents to confirm their status as an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia.
• Proof of evidence of competent English language skills.
• A signed statement that they intend to live in regional Victoria within two years of being granted a visa.
• A signed statement that they will have good character.
• A letter from their employer stating that they need them in the regional region and there is no other qualified Australian worker who can fill this position.
• Evidence of funds to support themselves while they reside in a regional region.
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Step 4- Interview

You will have to attend an interview with a Department of Immigration and Border Protection officer and answer questions about your application form. They might ask you why you're applying for Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 191, what skills you have, how much money you'll be earning, and so on. They may also want to see evidence that you meet the eligibility requirements for the Visa.

After clearing the Interview, you will soon receive your Visa.