EMC Australia / Subclass 887
An older permanent regional pathway — not a 191.
887 is the permanent visa that followed older provisional regional visas. It is not 191. Which permanent visa you use depends on which provisional visa you held. Remaining 887 applications are processed under Direction 122.
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Official source: Department of Home Affairs – Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
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Who We Assist
Who We Assist
- You held an older eligible regional visa and were told 887 is the permanent step
- You need to know whether 191 has replaced 887 for your visa
How it works
What you do before anyone grants a visa
Occupation, a skills assessment, and an honest points claim come first. The subclass number is how the Department labels the visa.
History
Your grant letter
Which provisional visa you held
The pathway is set by the visa you already held, not by preference.
If your visa leads to 191, lodging 887 is the wrong form.
Evidence
Regional Australia
Residence and work already done
The years have to match the 887 rules that still apply to your cohort.
Do not restart a regional clock on the wrong visa.
How EMC works
How we help
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We name 887 or 191
From the visa you hold, not from a blog that mixes the two.
What to Prepare
What to Prepare for Your Consultation
- Provisional visa grant
- Addresses and work history in regional Australia
Before you apply
Important Considerations Before Applying
- 887 and 191 are not interchangeable.
- Direction 122 is queue order, not a new eligibility test.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually no. Current regional permanent residence after 491 is generally 191. 887 is for people on older pathways.
Start with your situation.
You do not need the visa number to start. Book a consultation, or send a short note. MARN 1800335 · Level 14, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Other work
This page is general information, not advice about your circumstances. Australian migration law changes. You should consult a Registered Migration Agent before you apply. EMC Australia is OMARA-registered (MARN 1800335).