Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887 Australia

Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887 Australia

Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887 Australia

If an individual has stayed in a regional area of Australia (Low populated areas – Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales- Everywhere except Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong, Queensland- Everywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast, Victoria- Everywhere except the Melbourne metropolitan area and Western Australia- Everywhere except Perth and surrounding areas) for at least two years than they can apply for a Skilled Visa 887.

This Visa Subclass 887 is a permanent Australian visa which for which an applicant has to follow the given directions and make sure that they qualify for the given eligibility criteria.

An individual can apply for the Skilled Regional Subclass 887 Visa if the mentioned below is applicable to them:

  • Must be a holder of subclass 489, 495, 496, 475 or 487; or a Bridging visa A or B post applyingfor subclass 489, 495 or 497 visas
  • Must have stayed in a specific regional area of Australia for at least 2 years
  • Must have worked as a full-time employee in a specific regional area for at least 1 year

The Skilled regional Visa Subclass 887 offers all the benefits of Australian permanent residence for you and your family such as:

  • Work and live in Australia permanently
  • Opportunity to study in Australia
  • Enrol in Medicare, Australia’s healthcare scheme
  • Opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship
  • Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
  • Travel in and out of Australia as you please

The Subclass 887 visa has some general eligibility criteria for all applicants, and to obtain the visa they must fulfill them:

  • They must hold a valid visato apply
  • Must meet the health requirements
  • Must be of good moral conduct and present the appropriate character proof (police clearance certificate)
  • Must not possess any outstanding debts towards the Australian government or have arranged to repay (if not yet paid)
  • You might not be qualified for this visa if you have had a cancelled or refused visa during your previous stay in Australia

General FAQ’s of Skilled Regional 887 Visa

How long will I be able to stay in Australia with this visa?
Since Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 887 is a permanent visa; hence, it lets the holder of this visa stay in Australia forever. It takes in effect from the date of visa grant.

How long does this visa takes to come through?
Generally, 75 percent of the Skilled Visa 887 applications gets processed within nine months and 90 percent gets processed within 11 months’ time.

Will this visa affect my travel plans?
No. The visa lets one travel within and outside Australia as often and as much as he wants for up to five (5) years after the grant of visa.

How much will be the cost of this visa?
The estimate cost of Skilled Visa application is AUD $385

Do I have to be onshore to apply for this visa?
Yes. The applicant of Subclass 887 Visa must lodge an application for this visa from Australia and must also be present in the country when the decision on the application is made.

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