Originally Posted by nilv

Hi all, I applied for this visa 489 (family sponsored) and noted that it states: "This visa provides a pathway to permanent residence through the Skilled-Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887)" My understanding was that 2 years after I move to Australia on the 489 visa mentioned above I can apply for PR status - but the visa 887 pathway statement has confused me slightly. Does anyone know how this works? Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by old.sparkles

To obtain PR from 489 than you apply for 887 when you satisfy the conditions - what's confusing?

Originally Posted by nilv

Thanks for the reply. Ok i see - guess it is the wording that confused me as they state "apply for a 887 visa" & in my mind i wondered why apply for another "visa"... So in summary:1.) Receive the 489 visa & after 2 years provided the conditions are met 2.) Apply for a 887 visa (that is, the actual PR) Correct?

Originally Posted by old.sparkles

You need to live in a regional area for at least 2 years (and work full time for 1) but yes, once conditions are met you can apply for the 887 which is the PR visa