What are the conditions for subclass 191 Australia PR?

The Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) grants Australia PR to eligible candidates. To qualify for the 191 visas, you are required to fulfill certain conditions. You must have a valid subclass 491 or 494 visa for a minimum of 3 years, fulfill the conditions of the qualifying visa, and meet the requirements of minimum taxable income.
 

There are no conditions related to occupation for this visa category.
 

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What are the conditions for a 191 visa?

Detailed information about the conditions of the 191 visa are given below. You must:

• Hold a qualifying visa for a minimum of 3 years before you apply for the 191 visa. The qualifying visas are mentioned below:
  • Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
  • Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
• Fulfilled the conditions of the Australian qualifying visa.
• Have resided in a designated Australian regional area for at least three years.
• Have the required proficiency in the English language.
• Fulfill the health and character criteria.
   

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What are the conditions of a 491 visa?

The conditions for a Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa are given below. You must:

• Be less than 45 years of age.
• Have a favorable report for skills assessment in your occupation.
• Be employed in an occupation listed as an eligible skilled occupation.
• Have a competent level of English language proficiency.
• Score a minimum of 65 points in SkillSelect.
• Be nominated by an Australian state or territory or sponsored by an eligible relative.
• Meet the health and character requirements.
   

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What are the conditions of a 494 visa?

The conditions of the Australian Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) are given below. You must:

• Be nominated by a designated regional Australia-based employer
• Be employed in a job role specified on the relevant skilled occupation list.
• Have a positive skills assessment report for your nominated occupation.
• Be less than 45 years of age.
• Have the required proficiency in the English language.
• Fulfill the character and health requirements.
• Have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Have a genuine intention to work in your nominated occupation.
• Have valid advice from the RCB or Regional Certifying Body.
   

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Requirements for the 191 visa

To apply for the 191 visa, you must provide the documents given below. You must submit:

• A valid passport
• Birth certificate
• Evidence of holding a valid 491 or 494 visa
• Proof of residency in regional Australia
• Proof of paying taxes in the last 3 years
• Pay stubs and letters of recommendation.
• No criminal records
• Reports of health examination
• Proof of marital status (if applicable)
• Proof of having the skills for the nominated job role (if applicable)
• Certificate for English competency
• Photocopy of Australian values statement with your signature
• Academic transcripts
   

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Steps to apply for the 191 visa

The step-by-step process to apply for the subclass 191 visa is given below.

Step 1: Assess your eligibility for the subclass 191 visa.

Step 2: Ensure you have the required documents for the visa application.

Step 3: Duly fill out the 191 visa application and submit it.

Step 4: Track the status of your visa application.

Step 5: Obtain the 191 visa for Australia PR.
 

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