subclass 186 visaLive and work permanently in Australia with the subclass 186 visa

The subclass 186 visa is an Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa that allows skilled workers to live and work permanently in Australia. To be eligible for this visa, you must be nominated by an Australian employer who is willing to sponsor you. The employer must also be able to demonstrate that they are unable to find a suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident to fill the position.

There are two streams of the subclass 186 visa:

• Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream: This stream is for applicants who are already living and working in Australia on a temporary visa, such as a subclass 457 visa or a subclass 482 visa.
• Direct Entry (DE) stream: This stream is for applicants who are living outside of Australia.

To be eligible for the subclass 186 visa, you must meet the following general requirements:

• You must be nominated by an Australian employer.
• Your occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations.
• You must have at least three years of work experience in your nominated occupation.
• You must meet the age, health, and English language requirements.

The subclass 186 visa offers a number of benefits, including:

• Permanent residency in Australia.
• The ability to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
• The ability to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.
• The ability to apply for Australian citizenship after four years of permanent residency.

If you are interested in applying for the subclass 186 visa, you should contact an immigration lawyer or registered migration agent to discuss your eligibility and the application process