191 Visa

The Subclass 191 visa grants permanent residency to eligible holders of Subclass 491 or 494 regional provisional visas who meet income requirements.

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Who is the 191 Visa for?

The Subclass 191 visa allows eligible holders of certain regional provisional visas to become permanent residents of Australia.

This visa is for people who have previously held a:

  • Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, or
  • Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

To be eligible, applicants must have complied with the conditions of their eligible provisional visa and met the required taxable income threshold for at least three income years while holding that visa.

The Subclass 191 visa grants permanent residence, allowing you to live, work and study anywhere in Australia.

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Need help with your Australian Visa?

IMMagine Immigration offers a range of immigration services, including assistance with work visa applications.

191 Visa Benefits:

  • Become a permanent resident of Australia

  • Live, work and study anywhere in Australia

  • Enrol in Medicare, Australia’s public health care system

  • Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence

  • Travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date of grant

  • Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible

How We Can Help You

  • Assess your eligibility, including visa history and income requirements

  • Advise on meeting the taxable income threshold criteria

  • Review and organise supporting documents

  • Prepare and lodge your application through ImmiAccount

  • Assist with responding to Department requests

  • Guide you through the process until a decision is made
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Step by Step

Our Process

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1. Free Eligibility Check

Complete our short questionnaire and attach your resume (or provide a summary of qualifications and work experience).

Within 48 working hours, we will provide a free written assessment of Visa options.

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2. Online Consultation

Book a 75–90 minute paid online consultation to explore your visa options and get answers to all your questions.

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3. Visa Application 

Once you decide to proceed, we will handle the preparation and processing of your visa application.

About Our Strategy Consultation

If your initial FREE assessment is evaluated as positive you will qualify for a Strategy Consultation with one of our registered migration agents.

The Strategy Consult is:

A professional assessment by a registered migration agent

A review of your most realistic visa pathways

An explanation of timelines, risks, and trade-offs

Guidance before you invest significant time or money

The Consult is NOT:

A guarantee of eligibility or visa approval

A sales call

Generalised or automated advice

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consultations held so far...
Yunus

Malaysia

"The only migration agency you need for AU and NZ. Heard a couple of bad experiences through my friends with other agencies. Ian, Jo and Hamish are thorough professionals and they mean business! It has been a wonderful journey indeed. Thank you IMMagine!"

Michael

South Africa

"A massive thank you to Tiffany, Hamish and Chen. Thanks to their knowledge, hard work and expertise, my family and I were fortunate to receive our 190 visa.

Chen and all the people we worked with at IMMagine, expertly guided us through this long process and we always knew that we couldn't be in better hands. They were professional, incredibly patient, understanding, knowledgeable and always a quick email away.

We will be eternally grateful for this wonderful opportunity!"

David

South Africa

"Immagine have to be the BEST immigration consultants. A thorough, professional team that get results. Outstanding in my experience."

Ian

South Africa

"Excellent service and very knowledgeable. We were guided through the entire process and ended up being invited to apply for the best visa of all... a 189! It's really hard to get into Australia... but Immagine made the process as enjoyable as it can possibly be."

Rit

Malaysia

"5 star service. Not only is the team knowledgeable but the level of execution and communication was outstanding. The whole process was stress free."

Mei

Singapore

"Very happy and grateful to have applied my permanent residency visa with IMMagine. The team there are professional and efficient. It was a long and patient wait with them for my visa to get approved but they have made the process easier. Kane was amazing with the whole process. Updates were sent frequently via email to notify the progress of the visa application. Made it worry free!"

Nikiko

South Africa

"Very happy with their services. They come highly recommended by us and are highly responsive and professional. Even though their fee is slightly more than others you will not regret and for those skeptical South Africans like us they are legit.. We have our VISA'S!!!"

Or

Israel

"We used the services of IMMagine for our permanent residency application, and April and Kane were fantastic and very supportive all through the process. They were always super quick to respond, and communication was effortless, which is extremly important in thsi proces. Our visa was unique and unusual, but April worked closely with my employer to receive all the needed information, and it was excepted.
I would highly recommend IMMagine services."

Viola

South Africa

"IMMagine supported us from day 1 with every submission, meticulously double checking all our documents. We received residency 16 days to the year since my arrival in NZ. IMMagine was on top of every announcement during COVID which allowed for a stress free and flawless application process. Thank you IMMagine, for making a dream come true."

Darmain

South Africa

"Immagine Immigration should no doubt be Your immigration company of choice , they dont sell You false promises and will never mislead You. I have used them and have never looked back . Kane Downs is indeed an awesome consultant and has been there for Myself and My Family every step of the way from start to finish for the last 7 years . A true Legend indeed who guided Us with honesty and integrity . Thanks Kane and Immagine Immigration , Highly Appreciated !!!"

Lafras

South Africa

"Very competent staff and very understanding of your conditions and needs. Thank you for a job well done over multiple applications."

Lauren

South Africa

"Excellent advice and outstanding service. The team at Immagine are fantastic and would highly recommend them to anyone needing their services."

Why IMMagine Immigration

35 years of experience in the migration industry

Fixed fees

Government registered/licensed migration agents with offices in Melbourne (Australia) and Auckland (New Zealand)

Success oriented fee structure with instalments paid on reaching milestones in the process.

Your Jounrey from Assessment to Grant

The 191 Visa Application

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Check eligibility

Ensure you have held an eligible regional provisional visa (Subclass 491 or 494), complied with visa conditions, and met the taxable income requirement for at least three income years.

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Gather required documents

Prepare identity documents and evidence showing you have met the income requirement and complied with your visa conditions.

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Apply online through ImmiAccount

Lodge your application via the Department of Home Affairs website and wait for a decision. You must meet the visa requirements at the time of application and decision.

Alternative Visas

If the Subclass 191 visa is not suitable, you may consider other permanent skilled visa pathways:

Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa
For invited workers with skills in demand who are not sponsored by an employer, state or territory.

Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa
For invited workers nominated by a state or territory government.

Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa
For skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer for permanent residence.

The right pathway depends on your occupation, sponsorship, nomination status and eligibility criteria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible holders of the Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa who meet the income and visa conditions requirements.
There is no age limit for the Subclass 191 visa.
Yes. Once granted, you can live, work and study anywhere in Australia as a permanent resident.

No. You do not need a new nomination or sponsorship to apply for the Subclass 191 visa.

Yes. You can include eligible family members in your application.

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