Why Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)?

• Stay in Australia for an unrestricted period of time
• Seek employment anywhere in the country of Australia.
• Apply for a citizenship upon gaining eligibility.
• Sponsor your family and relatives for PR.
• Gain access to Medicare schemes and policies.
   

Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)

The Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887 is a type of permanent Visa that lets you live in Australia for an indefinite period. You can travel to and out of the country without any targeted restrictions with an expiration period of five years. The 887 Visa is usually only issued for candidates who have stayed in a particular region of Australia for a minimum of two years with any eligible visas. The Visa comes with benefits that the candidate can opt for in the given time.

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Benefits of Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887)

Visa 887 is a permanent visa that can be acquired via a nomination (relative, government, or state).

• The type of nomination decides the eligibility criteria that will be enforced upon the candidate, based on which the different employment options will be listed.
• This Visa lets the candidate freely move and travel without restrictions for five years.
• The candidate can nominate or recommend any of his family members during the time of application.
• The candidate can enroll in Australia’s public health system to avail of health and medical benefits.
   

Checklist of Requirements

The requirements for the Skilled Regional Visa 887 may appear very similar to the other visa options and must be carefully done to avoid an incomplete visa application.

The requirements for Visa 887 are given in the table below –
 

Type of Visa	Primary Requirements
	Nomination or invitation proof
	Proof of age during the visa application time
	Proof of stay of a minimum of 2 years
	Proof stating no previous canceled or rejected visas
	Proof of any previous visas
	Proof of no financial dues owing to the government
	Proof of work experience
	Proof of past employment
	Proof of acceptance of the Australian statement values.
	Character and health requirements

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility factors for the Skilled Regional Visa 887 are similar to the other regional visas, with a few distinct differences.  

Given below are the main eligibility factors for the Visa.

• Occupancy: The candidate should have proof of stay and accommodation in the nominated region of Australia for a minimum of two years. The region of residence must be a nominated region that lies in a regional or metropolitan area that is not densely populated.
• Employment requirement: The candidate must have work experience of a year under the nominated skill occupation.
• Character requirements:  The candidate must maintain a good code of conduct. 
• Health requirements: The candidate must get a health examination per the eligibility requirements.
• Financial dues: The candidate should not have financial debts registered with the government of Australia.
• Australian value statement: The candidate must sign a contract stating they will abide by the rules and regulations as long as they stay in the country.

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Processing Time

The processing time for the Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 887) depends on the date and time of submission. The usual processing time for Subclass 887 is 8 to 31 months.

Processing time	Percentage of applications
25% of applications	18 months
50% of applications	24 months
75% of applications	27 months
90% of applications	27 months

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