Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (subclass 191) visa: processing update

In short: this is how far Home Affairs has got with Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (191) applications.

Now processing applications lodged in or before • February 2026: applicants who were in Australia when they applied • March 2026: applicants outside Australia (not combined with another application) • January 2026: all other applicants outside Australia

Also note You must provide Australian Taxation Office notices of assessment for three income years out of the five years of your eligible visa. If you or a family member owes money to the ATO, provide evidence it is repaid or that a payment plan is in place, to avoid delays.

Key dates • Processing order: Ministerial Direction 122, in force from 19 September 2026 • Queue shown by Home Affairs on: 3 November 2026

Where to check These months change often. Check the official visa page linked below. This is general information, not migration advice.