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Skilled Regional 887 Visas

The Skilled Regional visa - 887 is the second stage visa giving permanent residence to holders of Skilled - Regional, Designated Area Sponsored, and Independent Regional visas.

It does not require sponsorship by an Australian relative or nomination by a state or territory government.

Visa Criteria

The main criteria for this visa are as follows:
Residence in a Regional Area
You have been in Australian holding a Skilled Regional Sponsored visa, Skilled Independent Regional or Skilled Designated Area Sponsored visa for the last 2 years. During this time, you must have lived in a regional or low populuation growth area of Australia.
Work Experience
You have worked for at least 12 months in Australia - this experience need not be in a skilled occupation, but must be full time (at least 35 hours per week) and must be in a regional or low population growth area.

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 contact us for more information.