Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) — Subclass 191
Subclass 191 provides a permanent residence pathway for people who have held a Subclass 491 or 494 visa, lived and worked in a regional area, and met the income threshold for the required period.
General information only. Requirements change. The Department of Home Affairs makes the final decision.
Eligibility conditions
Applicants must have held a Subclass 491 or 494 visa for at least three years, lived in a designated regional area throughout that period, and earned income above the minimum threshold for three years.
How to apply
The Subclass 191 is applied for online through ImmiAccount. Evidence of regional residence, employment, and income meeting the threshold is required.
What you can expect from a serious review
- A route comparison based on the information provided
- A document and evidence checklist
- Clear decision points
- An explanation of what still needs official verification
- A defined next action
Frequently Asked Questions
Need help deciding what to do next?
Share your goal and a short summary of your situation. We will use it to prepare for an initial discussion. This is not an official immigration assessment.
No result is guaranteed. The value of the review is a clearer route, a better-prepared file and a more informed decision.
