What is the requirement for a Subclass 191 Visa?

The eligibility requirements for the Australian Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (Subclass 191) include holding a Subclass 491 or 494 visa for a minimum of 3 years, adhering to the conditions of the primary visa, and meeting the requirement of minimum taxable income.
 

The subclass 191 facilitates Australia PR for the holders of the qualifying visas. They must fulfill the eligibility requirements to apply for PR. The visa allow the primary candidate to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia to live with them.
 

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What are the requirements of a 191 visa?

Detailed information about the requirements of the 191 visa of Australia is given below. You must:
 

• Hold a qualifying visa for the past 3 years. The qualifying visas are:
  • Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
  • Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
• Have adhered to the conditions of the qualifying visa
• Have resided in a designated Australian regional area for a minimum of 3 years on a qualifying visa
• Have an Australian taxable income for at least 3 years while holding the qualifying visa
• Have the required proficiency in the English language
• Pay the visa application fee
• Fulfill the required health and character criteria
   

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What are the essential documents for the 191 visa application?

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

• A valid passport
• Birth certificate
• Proof of having a Subclass 491 or 494 visa
• Proof of regional residency
• Evidence of Living and Working in a Designated Regional Area:
• Evidence of Income
• No criminal records
• Good health certificate
• Proof of having the required proficiency in the English Language demonstrated through standardized tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.
• Necessary documents of spouse/partner or dependent (if applicable)
• Duly filled visa application form
• Two passport-sized photographs taken recently
• Notarized documents (If required)
   

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Processing time for the 191 visa

The Australian Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (Subclass 191) takes approximately 4 months to process.
 

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Processing fee for the 191 visa

The processing fee for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (Subclass 191) of Australia is AUD 490.
 

Steps to apply for a subclass 191 visa

The detailed procedure to apply for the subclass 191 visa is given below.

Step 1: Assess if you are eligible to apply for the 191 visa.

Step 2: Arrange the necessary documents for the visa application.

Step 3: Submit the completed 191 visa application form.

Step 4: Wait for the decision on your 191 visa.

Step 5: Obtain Australia PR through the 191 visa.
 

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