Yes, you can convert a Subclass 491 visa to a skilled work Regional (Provisional) visa to an Australia PR as it offers a pathway to Australian Permanent Residence (PR), but you cannot get a Permanent residency in Australia with Subclass 491 directly. Applicant after residing in the country for three years with a Subclass 491 visa, an applicant must apply for a Subclass 191 visa to gain Permanent residency in Australia. Subclass 191 visa is an Australia PR visa that allows an applicant to work, study, reside anywhere in the country, and travel to and from Australia as much as required in the first five years.
A Subclass 491 visa allows an applicant to reside and work in Australia for up to 5 years in the designated area. It is a point-tested visa for skilled workers who are sponsored by the Australian government or territory government or an eligible family member residing in the designated area of Australia. To apply for a Subclass 491 visa, an applicant must submit an EOI in Skillselect and be granted 65 points or more to be granted an Invitation to apply for the visa type.
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Criteria to convert Subclass 491 visa to Australian PR
To convert a Subclass 491 visa to Australia PR, an applicant must:
- Hold a Subclass 491 visa for at least 3 years
- Live, work, or study in a designated regional area
- Maintain a minimum taxable income
- Comply with all the visa conditions
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Document required to convert Subclass 491 visa to Australia PR
An applicant must provide the necessary documentation to apply for an Australia PR:
- Valid passport
- Subclass 491 visa
- Birth certificate
- Evidence of Regional residence and employment
- Sign the value statement of Australia
- Pay back any debt to the Government of Australia
- English Language test
- Proof of Good character
- Health certificate
- Proof of academic
- Partner and Dependent documentation
Step by Step procedure to convert Subclass 491 visa to Australia PR
Below are the steps to convert Subclass 491 visa to Australia PR:
Step 1: Meet the eligibility criteria for Australia PR
Step 2: Prepare your application
Step 3: Submit the application
Step 4: Wait for the application
Step 5: Once approved, reside indefinitely in Australia
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