186 Visa: A Secure Path to Permanent Residency Through Employer Sponsorship
Turn Your Skilled Career into a Permanent Life in Australia
The Subclass 186 Visa is your opportunity to turn your skilled career into a permanent life in Australia. Through employer sponsorship, this visa opens the door to residency, stability, and growth for you and your family.
Why Choose the 186 Visa?
✅ Permanent residency from day one
✅ Full access to Medicare (public health system)
✅ Sponsor eligible family members to join you in Australia
✅ Enhanced career stability and long-term job prospects
✅ Ideal for skilled professionals looking to settle permanently
Find Your Path: Three Streams to Suit Your Journey
1. Direct Entry Stream – For applicants with overseas or limited Australian work history
🔹Be nominated by an Australian employer
🔹Occupation must appear on the Skilled Occupations List
🔹Provide a skills assessment and prove 3+ years of experience
🔹Meet Competent English and other standard visa criteria
🎯 Outcome: Permanent residency granted on approval
2. Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream – For those already on a TSS (482) or 457 visa
🔹Must have worked full-time for the same employer for 3 years
🔹Occupation must match the one held on your temporary visa
🔹Must be nominated again by the same employer
🔹Must meet age, English, health and character requirements
🎯 Outcome: Smooth transition from temporary to permanent
3. Labour Agreement Stream – For workers under a special Labour Agreement
🔹For occupations not on the standard skilled list
🔹Age, English, and skills criteria may vary depending on the agreement
🔹Employer must have a valid Labour Agreement with the government
🎯 Outcome: Tailored pathway to PR through formal agreements
Key Eligibility Highlights
🔹Nominated by an approved Australian employer
🔹Possess the skills, qualifications, and experience for the role
🔹Meet health and character requirements
🔹Be under 45 years of age (unless exempt)
🔹Demonstrate Competent English (with exemptions available)
Age Exemptions Apply If You Are:
🔹A senior academic at an Australian university
🔹A researcher or technical specialist in a government agency
🔹A medical professional working in regional Australia
🔹A high-income earner under a TSS or 457 visa
🔹Covered by a Labour Agreement that allows age flexibility
💬 Let AMC Migration Guide You
At AMC Migration, we assist skilled professionals and employers throughout the ENS 186 visa process, from eligibility checks to final grant.
How We Help:
✅ Review your visa history and choose the right stream
✅ Assist employers with nomination paperwork
✅ Prepare your application with precision
✅ Strategize your Permanent Residency pathway
📅 Book a consultation session today and take your next step toward staying in Australia — permanently.