If you have already worked a minimum of 2 years and thinking about getting a permanent visa? Read on as this article will discuss how to transition from Temporary Employer Sponsored Visa (subclass 482) to Permanent Residency through the 186 Temporary Residence Transition Stream. This pathway offers a significant opportunity for temporary visa holders to secure your future in Australia.
Please note, if you have an occupation on the MLTSSL, you may be able to apply for for the Permanent 186 โ Direct Entry Stream. This is available to limited occupations only.
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To be eligible for the 186 (Permanent Employer Sponsored) visa, you must have worked for the same employer full time at the required skill level for at least two(2) years on your 482 Visa. The employer must sponsor you and meet specific nomination criteria. As always, you must have competent English or come from an English native country. Do note that two (2) years does not count if you are on an unpaid leave or waiting for the visa to be approved.
The 482 Visa allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia for an approved business for up to four years. This visa serves as a stepping stone towards permanent residency for many.
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Thereโs only 2 steps for this visa and the company does not need to lodge a standard business sponsorship.
๐๐ฌ๐ญ: ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐๐ซ:Your employer must first nominate the you for the permanent visa. Your employer must show the full-time employment agreement for at least 2 years and paying you the Australian market salary of 73,150 AUD per year. (Read more: Australia Significantly Raises Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) to $73,150 Starting 1 July 2024)
๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: After the nomination is approved, you can submit your application for the 186 visa providing the evidence of working full time for 2 years as the holder of the 482 visa. Of course, include all other documents such as police checks etc.
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The 186 visa grants permanent residency, allowing holders to:
live and work anywhere in Australia
have access to Medicare
the visa offers the opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship in the future
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The 186 Temporary Residence Transition Stream is an excellent option for those looking to make Australia their permanent home, leveraging the experience gained on their 482 Visa.