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If you’re holding a Subclass 494 visa, you may be wondering how to transition to permanent residency (PR). Fortunately, the 494 visa to PR pathway is clearly defined under Australia’s immigration law. By meeting certain requirements, 494 visa holders can apply for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191).
This pathway rewards skilled workers who contribute to regional areas. Therefore, if you’ve lived, worked, and met income requirements in a designated regional area for three years, you’re one step closer to calling Australia home permanently.
To be eligible for the 191 visa through the 494 visa pathway, you must:
Transitioning from the 494 visa to PR through the 191 visa offers:
Additionally, this regional visa program is designed to ease skills shortages in rural areas, so successful applicants often enjoy priority processing and long-term job opportunities.
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You must hold the 494 visa for at least 3 years before you can apply for permanent residency via the 191 visa.
You must have taxable income for 3 years while holding the 494 visa.
Yes, but you must remain employed in a designated regional area and meet all visa conditions. A new employer must also be an approved sponsor.
Key documents include tax returns, proof of regional residence and employment, identity documents, and health/character clearances.
Breaching the condition may make you ineligible for the 191 visa and affect your chances of permanent residency.
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