Australia subclass 887 visa

The Australia Subclass 887 visa allows the applicants to reside and work anywhere in Australia. This visa is intended for individuals who have previously held a specific provisional visa subclass, such as Subclass 489 or 491, and have satisfied the residency and employment criteria.

Benefits of the Subclass 887 Visa

• Reside, study, and work in Australia indefinitely
  
• Receive health care coverage through Medicare (Australia’s health care system)
  
• Apply for Australian citizenship upon meeting the necessary requirements
  
• Sponsor eligible family members or relatives for permanent residency
  
• Travel throughout Australia for up to 5 years from the date the visa is granted

Eligibility Criteria

The criteria to apply for the subclass 887 visa are as follows:

• Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
  
• Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 495)
  
• Skilled Designated Area Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 496)
  
• Skilled Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475 or 487)
  
• You must have lived for at least 2 years in an Australian designated regional area 
  
• You must have worked full-time for 1 year
  
• You must have lived in the specified area of Australia for at least 2 years if sponsored by an eligible relative
  
• You must have complied with all conditions associated with the visa
  
• You must meet health and character standards

How to apply for an Australia subclass 887 visa?

1. Collect all required documents according to the checklist provided by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
   
2. Establish an account on the Department of Home Affairs' online portal.
   
3. Accurately complete the online application form, ensuring all required information is provided.
   
4. Upload scanned copies of supporting documents, including evidence of residency and employment, passport, and health and character clearance certificates. Ensure the online application is submitted correctly. Let the online application form be completed accurately, providing all required information.Pay the visa application fee.
   
5. Apply and await further instructions from the Department of Home Affairs.

Processing Time

The processing time for the Skilled Regional Visa  takes around 12 to 18 months. However, it also depends on various factors such as the volume of applications, documentation completeness, and individual circumstances.

Cost to apply for the Subclass 887 Visa

The cost of applying for the Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 887) varies and is subject to change. As of [current date], the visa application fee is AUD 4,045 for the main applicant.

Summary

The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 887) is another permanent visa category that is being offered by the Australian government for skilled workers who have lived in Australia and worked in any Australian regional area. The Subclass 887 is the category of visa that allows holders to live and work anywhere in Australia permanently, with a contribution to the economic development of these regions. It can also offer a pathway to permanent residency for individuals who have already established themselves in regional Australia on a provisional skilled visa.

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