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Are there any requirements about the minimum income for the 191 visa?
There is no minimum income requirement for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191).Primary applicants must provide notices of assessment issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for three income years out of the five years of their eligible visa
Can I apply for this visa outside Australia?
Yes you can, but you need to hold 491 or 494 visa for at least 3 years to meet the requirement for this visa.
Do I need skill assessment to apply for the 191 visa?
No you don’t need
Do I need to be invited by a state/ territory to apply for this visa?
No you don’t need
If I were holding another visa other than 494 or 941 visa, may I eligible for 191 visa?
No you need to hold a 491 or 494 visa to meet requirement for this visa.
How long must I live and work in the designated area when applying for visa 191?
Before applying for visa 191 (while holding a 491 visa or a 494 visa), you must live and work in a designated regional area for at least 3 years. After your 191 visa is granted, you have to live in that designated area at least 2 years.In total, you have to live there for at least 5 years while holding both Subclass 491/494 visa and subclass 191
Do I need to live in the designated area after granting a 191 visa?
You need to live in in the designated area for 2 years after the grant date of your 191 visa. After that you can live anywhere you want