Why apply for a Subclass 187 Visa?

• Become a permanent resident of Australia
• Can study and work in Australia
• Avail of Australia's universal health insurance scheme
• Sponsor a relative to Australia
• Travel to and from Australia for five years

 

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)

Foreign skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian employer in regional cities of Australia can apply for a PR visa under subclass 187 visa.

 

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) Streams

• Direct entry stream

• Temporary Residence Transition stream

 

Eligibility for Subclass 187 Visa

• Must have the skills and qualifications required to perform the tasks of the nominated occupation.
• Be registered, licensed, or a member of an organization if it is mandatory in the state or territory you intend to work in.
• Your employer is required to sponsor you to full-time work on your subclass 482 or subclass 457 visa for at least 2 of the three years before nominating you for the subclass 187 visa.
• Must be under 45 years of age
• You must be the primary visa holder of either:
  • Subclass 457 visa
  • Subclass 482 (TSS) visa
  • A bridging visa A, B, or C in association with a pending 482, 186, or 187 visa
• Meet health requirement
• Meet character requirement
• Sign the Australian values statement
• You must be proficient in the English language

 

Subclass 187 requirements

• Be an intermediate subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker
• Should have worked for your employer in any city of Australia for at least two years full-time while holding a TSS visa or subclass 457 visa
• Be nominated by an Australian employer whose nomination was approved in the six months before you apply
• A copy of your passport and national identity card
• Documents proving any past or present relationships (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce documents, death certificates, etc.)
• Police certificates from a country where you stayed for at least one year

 

Steps to Apply for Subclass 187 Visa

Step 1: Check your eligibility
Step 2: Arrange the checklist of documents required
Step 3: Apply for the "Subclass 187" Visa
Step 4: Wait for the Visa Status
Step 5: Settle in Australia permanently

 

Cost of Subclass 187 Visa

The cost of a Subclass 187 Visa is AUD 4,640.00 

 

Processing Time for Subclass 187

The processing time for a Subclass 187 visa usually takes 16 – 20 months; it varies depending on individual circumstances.

 

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