The employer-sponsored 186 visa is Australia’s permanent residence visa. The main applicant can bring his spouse and children under 23 years old (over 18 years old, it is necessary to prove that the children are dependent on the main applicant) to immigrate as a family. Today I will answer some frequently asked questions about this visa that is loved by many people. I hope it can help everyone.
Q1. What are the ways to apply for 186 visa?
A: There are three ways to apply for 186. One is that 482 temporary residence can be transferred to 186 after three years; the second is that qualified applicants can directly apply for 186 visa, and the last is a labor agreement.
Q2. What conditions do applicants need to meet when applying directly for 186?
A: This visa requires applicants to be under 45 years old; four IELTS scores of 6 or equivalent; at least 3 years of full-time work experience related to the nominated occupation and passing the technical assessment; the occupation is on the medium and long-term list of the Immigration Bureau; and be nominated by an Australian employer ; Meet character and health requirements.
Q3. How long does it take to process the 186 visa?
A: The current official reference time given by the Australian Immigration Bureau is that 25% of applications will be completed in 4 months, 50% of applications will be completed in 5 months, 75% of applications will be completed in 7 months, and 90% of the applications will be reviewed. Completed in 12 months.
Q4. Can I submit my application within Australia?
A: If you hold a valid visa and there is no no further stay clause, the applicant can submit the visa in Australia. After submitting the visa, you can hold the bridging visa in Australia and wait for the 186 visa to be issued.
Q5. Is there any difference between submitting a visa domestically and overseas?
A: There is no difference in principle between , but based on our submission experience, applications submitted by applicants within the country will be processed much faster than those submitted overseas.
Q6. Are there any language requirements for deputy applicants?
A: Applicants who are over 18 years old need IELTS or an IELTS average score of 4.5. If they do not pass the test, they can meet the language requirements by paying a language training fee.
Q7. Do I have to work for the nominated employer after getting the 186 visa?
A: 186 has no supervision period and applicants are not required to work for the original nominated employer;
Q8. Is the 186 visa success rate high?
A: This key point depends on whether the nominated employer can prove the real need for overseas applicants. Currently, the positions in the PMSOL shortage occupation list published by the Immigration Bureau are very advantageous when applying.
Q9. After getting the 186 visa, will my visa remain valid?
A: Although the 186 visa is a permanent residence visa, it is valid for 5 years and needs to be renewed after expiration. If the applicant has been living in Australia, the visa will always be valid. If you leave the country and re-enter, the applicant must hold a valid visa before entering. When renewing the visa, if the applicant has lived for 2 years in the past 5 years, he will obtain a new 5-year visa.
Q10. What benefits can I enjoy after getting the 186 visa?
A: It can be said that in addition to the right to vote and the right to be elected, Australian citizens can enjoy all the benefits PR can enjoy, such as free education and medical resources.
