Skilled Regional 887 Visas
The Skilled Regional visa - 887 is the second stage visa giving permanent residence to holders of Skilled Regional Provisional visas such as:
- Skilled Regional ( Provisional ) SubClass 489
- Skilled Regional Sponsored Subclasses 475 and 487
- Skilled Designated Area Sponsored Subclass 496
- Skilled Independent Regional Subclass 495
Subclass 887 does not require any nomination or sponsorship to grant this visa
Visa Criteria
To full fill the criteria to apply for this visa, you have a provisional visa for 2 years and during those 2 years, you must live in a regional or low population growth are of Australia if you are sponsored by a region or designated area if sponsored by an Australian relative
Work Experience
To apply for this visa, the applicant must work full time (at least 35 hours per week)12 months in a regional areal area. You can accumulate one or more part time jobs to get 35 hours or more in a week.
Duration and Conditions
Results in the grant of a permanent visa with full work and study rights in Australia. Travel facility is valid for 5 years.
If you currently hold a provisional skilled visa and wish to discuss converting across to a permanent visa, feel free to book an immigration consultation for more information.