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Facing hurdles in securing permanent residency in Australia? Parish Patience is your beacon through the fog of immigration processes for all visa types, including the 887 visa or the Skilled Regional visa subclass 887. Our expertise since 1888 ensures you’re not just another application number but a future Australian resident (or citizen!). Let’s take a giant step toward that prospect by starting with a comprehensive consultation with one of our skilled Australian immigration consultants.
The 887 visa is a permanent residency visa for those who’ve already taken the first step by living and working in regional Australia. It’s designed for holders of certain provisional visas such as the 475, 487, 489, 495, 496, or a Bridging visa A or B after your
application for a subclass 487, 489, or 495 visa.
Notably, the holder of one of the abovementioned eligible visas must have held and complied with the conditions of said visa for a total of two (2) years.
This visa allows you to:
Taking the leap towards permanent residency? Ensure you tick off these essential Australian visa 887 requirements:
Talk to one of our Visa Experts Now.
Applying for the 887 visa involves several crucial steps:
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Do you tick all the boxes of what you satisfy to be granted this permanent visa? Review all the eligibility requirements or have an Australian immigration agent evaluate your qualifications against the core criteria. This way, you’ll know if you 100% qualify or what specific conditions you need to work more on.
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Compile the necessary evidence of your residency, employment, and current visa status and ensure they’re all up to date and
accurate. These mandatory documentary requirements are:
Residency Documents – Includes title deeds, rental contracts or leases, utility bills, and school records
Employment Documents – Work documents such as payslips, employment letter with company letterhead, superannuation
documents, or a relevant contract with your employment history
Identity Documents – ensure you have accurate identification documents including a valid passport with photos, a national ID card if you have, or name change proof if applicable, such as a marriage certificate or any document that will prove this.
Additional Requirements – English language test result showing you have ‘functional’ level English, police clearances and medical certificates for the character and health requirements, respectively.
Dependent Documents – If applying with a partner and/or children, attach relevant documents such as proof of relationship with each applicant, their individual identification documents, and parental responsibility documents for underaged applicants,
if required
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Submit your application via the Department of Home Affairs’ online portal and see to it that you have attached all necessary
documents to guarantee your visa grant. You can be inside or outside Australia at the time of application.
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Your application will not be reviewed and processed unless you paid the visa fees. You can pay via your ImmiAccount.
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Your application will undergo a thorough review, during which additional information may be requested, so make it a habit to check your ImmiAccount from time to time. If you hire a Sydney immigration lawyer from Parish Patience, we’ll communicate with the Department on your behalf and constantly update you.
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If successful, you’ll be granted permanent residency and a new chapter in Australia begins!
Visa 887 processing time can greatly differ based on application volume and individual circumstances. Generally, expect a timeframe of as early as within two (2) months or as relatively late as 21 months.
For 887 visa fees, meanwhile, the base application charge is A$475 for the primary applicant, A$240 for the secondary applicant over 18, and A$120 each for additional applicants under 18 years of age.
Both processing times and costs are often subject to change so it’s always advisable to check the Department’s official website for the latest 887 visa news and updates or speak to a migration professional for expert recommendations.
Embarking on the 887 visa application alone can feel a bit too much to handle. Here’s why Parish Patience can help free you from stress so you can focus on your other important plans:
Our long history of immigration service means we’ve seen every possible scenario and know how to handle them with 100% mastery and excellence.
We tailor our advice and client support to your unique situation, offer a compassionate approach, and employ only ethical practices for your visa success.
From initial assessment and eligibility check, to application lodgement and receiving a decision, we’re with you throughout this journey to your Australian permanent residency!
It’s not enough that you have a migration agency partner who offers help. At Parish Patience, our strategies are designed to maximise your application’s chances of success.
From the moment you come to us, you can then rest easy knowing that the processing of your visa is in expert hands, so you can just focus on your future in Australia.
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Our customers are always happy to share their thoughts with us.
Here is what some of them have said!
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Highly recommended lawyers! Extremely professional and reliable service, with outstanding outcomes. A special thanks to Mr Thong and Marlene, for helping us with our difficult case. Not only did they ensure that everything was ready to go, but their professionalism came in favor when we were granted our visa within just under 6 months!
Thong and Marlene helped my partner gain permanent residency in Australia. We did the application ourselves but it turned out lots of information we needed to provide was missing. Thong and Marlene picked our case up and helped amend it. I really appreciate their help and guidance and look forward to contacting them again in the future. I am pleased by their efforts and professionalism.
Successfully handled my case. He had been prompt, caring and very professional in dealing with my case. I am glad to have received very strong support, guidance and service from them. I would highly recommend Parish patience immigration lawyers. I wish the best for their future prospects.
I’m really thankful for the guidance and assistance I’ve received regarding my Partner visa from Shan and his assistance Asha at Parish Patience. They handled my matter professionally and there were clear instructions from the beginning till end. I got my partner visa 820 granted in less than 7 months, thanks to their knowledge and expertise. I wish them all the best and highly recommend Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers for any sort of immigration matters.
As one of the most trusted immigration agencies in Australia, Parish Patience Lawyers don’t just process applications but open doors to new beginnings. With our expertise and personalised approach, your path to permanent residency is guaranteed to be streamlined and bound for
success. Ready to make Australia your forever home? Let’s make that wishful thinking a reality very soon. Let’s talk about it all in a consultation. Call our office today!
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of the most common ones alongside our responses.
This is a permanent resident visa for regional workers in Australia who hold or have already held provisional visas such as subclass 475 or 487, and have fulfilled the requirements of that eligible visa. If successful, you can live and work in Australia indefinitely, travel for five (5) years, and avail of government benefits such as Medicare.
Visa application delays are normal and are usually based off of key factors including the time it takes to obtain information from external sources in regards to health, character, and security checks, volume of applications, the thoroughness and accuracy of your submitted requirements, and more. That said, avoid delays through the things you can control, such as making sure to send error-free forms and documents so that the Department will not have to request for additional info.
Yes, it is a permanent resident visa for individuals who have lived and worked in Australia in either a low-population area or a designated region in Australia for regional work purposes.
This PR visa falls under working and skilled visas in Australia. It’s exclusive for skilled regional migrant workers who are or were in an eligible visa, such as subclass 489 or 495.
Processing times take from 2 to 21 months.
