What type of visa is subclass 887?

What type of visa is subclass 887?

Skilled Regional Visa
The purpose of the Skilled Regional Visa (Residence) (Class VB) (Subclass 887) is to enable provisional General Skilled Migration visa holders to apply for permanent residency. This visa is a permanent visa pathway from the Skilled Regional (provisional) Subclass 489 visa.

Can a secondary applicant apply for 887?

Remember that it is also a requirement that the main applicant and all secondary applicants fulfil their visa conditions for the grant of the 887 visa. One applicant having not substantially complied with visa conditions will result in all applicants not being able to be granted the 887 visa.

How long does it take to process 887 visa?

around 20 months
How Long Does It Take to Process 887 Visa? It takes around 20 months to process your application for an 887 visa. However, some applications could only take 14 months. Momentarily, the Department of Home Affairs is assessing applications submitted before September 2020.

Who can apply 887?

The Skilled Regional 887 is a permanent residence visa for skilled provisional visa holders who lived for at least 2 years and gained at least 12 months of employment experience in the specified regional area of Australia. The applicant must in Australia to apply for this visa and when it is granted.

Is 489 visa permanent?

For 489 Visa Holders This is a permanent visa for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia. Visa sub-class 489 recipients are eligible to apply for this.

How do I convert my 489 visa to PR?

How to go from the Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 489) to PR (Permanent Residency)?

1. Live and work in the state that sponsored you for two years from the date your visa is granted.
2. after you arrive and get settled into your new home, you must advise your state of your address and contact details.

How long does PR last Australia?

five years
Normally, permanent residents can use their permanent resident visa to travel abroad and return to Australia for up to five years from the date the visa was granted. After five years, permanent resident must obtain a Five Year Resident Return visa in order to re-enter the country.

How long does PR take in Australia?

As per the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, the general waiting time for Australia PR is around 8 months-12 months. The visa category which you select for Australia PR makes a huge impact on your visa processing time.

Can we renew 489 visa?

You will need to apply for a Skilled Regional (Provisional) Renewal (subclass 489) visa. Family Pathway – This pathway is applicable for family members of someone who already holds a visa subclass 489, 475, 487, 495 or 496 – Apply for a Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subsequent Entrant (visa subclass 489).