Skilled Regional Permanent Residency via Subclass 887 – Your Pathway to Australia with Amar Immigrations
At Amar Immigrations, we understand the ambition behind wanting to settle in Australia—living freely, working regionally, and building a future for you and your family. The Skilled Regional (PR) visa (Subclass 887) offers exactly that: a direct route to permanent residency for skilled visa holders who have lived and worked in Australia’s regional areas. We are here to guide you through every step, making your transition seamless and strategic.
Why Consider the Subclass 887 Visa?
Once granted the Subclass 887 visa, you’ll gain the right to:
- Live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.
- Access Medicare, the public health-care system in Australia.
- Travel in and out of Australia for up to 5 years from the date of grant.
- Eventually apply for Australian citizenship (when you meet its conditions).
- Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.
With Amar Immigrations in your corner, we help you take this important step confidently and with full compliance.
Who Is Eligible?
To be eligible for this pathway, you must meet a specific set of conditions:
- You must currently hold, or have held previously, a skilled provisional visa that allows you to apply for this route (for example, a regional skilled provisional visa).
- You must have lived in a designated regional area of Australia for at least 2 years prior to applying.
- You must have worked full-time (typically a minimum of 35 hours per week) for at least 12 months within the designated regional area.
- You must meet the health and character requirements as set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
- You must have fulfilled all conditions attached to your previous visa and must not have any outstanding debts to the Australian government.
At Amar Immigrations we will check your personal history, residency record and work evidence to ensure you meet every component before we proceed.
What Counts as a Designated Regional Area?
Australia is divided into regional zones where this visa stream is available. In general terms, the major metropolitan areas such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and their greater surrounds are excluded, while other regions—including many smaller cities, towns and states designated by postcode—qualify. If you were sponsored by a relative in one of the “designated areas”, slightly different eligibility rules may apply.
Our consultants will map your residence and employment against the correct regional definitions to confirm you meet the zone requirement.
Application Process with Amar Immigrations
- Initial eligibility assessment – We begin by reviewing your visa subclass history, dates of residence in regional Australia, and employment evidence.
- Document preparation – You’ll be guided to gather and compile: residence proof (e.g., rental agreements, utility bills), employment records (pay slips, tax returns), identity documents, health and character clearances, English proficiency (if required).
- Lodgement of application – We manage the submission of your visa application via ImmiAccount, ensuring all sections are complete and correct.
- Health and character checks – At this stage, you and your accompanying family members will be required to undergo medical examinations and provide police clearance certificates.
- Decision and post-grant services – Once your visa is approved, you’ll receive notification and your permanent residency rights will commence. We at Amar Immigrations assist you with next steps such as Medicare enrolment, tax file number application, and settling into your new lifestyle in Australia.
Why Choose Amar Immigrations?
- Expertise in regional skilled visas – Our team specialises in supporting clients through regional migration pathways and understands the nuances of the Subclass 887 process.
- Personalised and transparent service – We tailor our guidance based on your unique background and keep you informed at every stage.
- Comprehensive support – Beyond lodgement, we help you prepare for settlement—whether that’s finding a job, settling into the community, or understanding your new rights and responsibilities in Australia.
- Clear timelines and realistic expectations – We set out realistic processing timeframes and keep you updated on any changes from the immigration authorities.
Key Tips for Success
- Ensure full-time work is genuinely full-time: The employment must usually be in your nominated occupation (or a closely related one), and you must batch your pay-slips and tax assessments to demonstrate 12 months of full-time hours.
- Keep residence evidence strong: Documents that show you physically lived in the designated regional location for at least 24 months will be key. This may include rental contracts, utility bills, bank statements with local address.
- Watch for visa conditions: Make sure your previous provisional visa conditions were met (e.g., you actually lived and worked in the regional area). Any breach may jeopardise your eligibility.
- Be prepared for health/character checks: These must be completed and certified within the validity period; late clearances can cause delays or refusal.
- Maintain clear documentation: Organise your files, keep original certified copies where required, and follow the checklist closely with our guidance.
In Summary
The Subclass 887 visa is a powerful opportunity for skilled migrant workers who have lived and worked in regional Australia to transition to permanent residency. It opens the door not just to long-term settlement, but also to full access to Australia’s benefits, rights and lifestyle.
With Amar Immigrations as your partner, you gain access to expert advice, tailored planning and full support—giving you the best possible chance for success. If you’ve lived and worked regionally in Australia and meet the core requirements, this could be the turning point in your migration journey.
Ready to take the next step? Contact Amar Immigrations today for a detailed eligibility review and to begin your pathway to permanent residency under Subclass 887. Your regional Australian future starts here.