With its high quality of life, world-class healthcare and education system, Australia is a dream settlement destination for many Vietnamese families. To make your family’s journey of becoming permanent residents smoother, consider Visa 482-186 – an option with a flexible transition from temporary residency to permanent residency.
Deciphering 482-186 visa and its specific pathway
482 visa is a temporary residency visa valid for 2-4 years, whereas an 186 visa is a permanent residency visa for high-skilled workers sponsored by Australian businesses to live and work in Australia long-term.
Specifically, taking the 482-186 visa pathway, you will go through 2 stages:
- Submit a nomination and be granted the 482 visa.
- After holding the 482 visa for at least 2 years, submit a nomination for permanent residency under the 186 visa. You will get PR right after the 186 visa is approved.
Eligibility criteria for 482-186 visa?
482-186 visa is popular due to its lenient initial requirements
Starting with the temporary residency 482 visa, you will be less stressed and have higher chances of success due to its easily meetable eligibility criteria.
Eligibility criteria for the 482 visa:
- Under 45 years old
- English level of IELTS 5.0 for each skill or PTE 36 for each skill
- At least 2 years of industry experience
- Nominated by a company registered with the Australian government
- Have an occupation on the specified list
- Have been assessed for skills by an Australian government agency (depending on occupation)
After the 482 visa is approved, while living and working in Australia, you can leisurely enhance your skills and experience to proceed with transitioning to the 186 visa.
Eligibility criteria for the 186 visa:
- English level of IELTS 6.0 for each skill or PTE 50 for each skill
- At least 3 years of industry experience
- Nominated by a company registered with the Australian government
- Have an occupation on the specified list
- Have been assessed for skills by an Australian government agency (depending on occupation)
Advantages of 482-186 visa?
482-186 visa opens up numerous appealing privileges
This visa allows high-skilled workers, sponsored by a business, to settle and work permanently in Australia with some special benefits:
- Tuition exemption (50-100%)
- Direct entry to PR right after Visa 186 is approved
- Opportunity to get Australian Citizenship after 4-5 years
- Visa 482-186 has a higher application approval rate than other immigrant visas
Besides, you can also enjoy many other advantages:
- The whole family can live in Australia with the opportunity to work in leading companies and corporations
- Children are exempt from tuition fees, and the family is supported by the government with health insurance and social welfare benefits like a local
- Enjoy salary and full labor rights like Australian citizens
- Travel freely between Australia and Vietnam
Updates major changes of 482-186 visa from 25/11/2023
These changes mark the first step in providing more equitable access to PR for all 482 visa holders while the government continues to reform skilled visa programs:
- Allowing employers to nominate all 482 visa holders for permanent residence through the 186, regardless of their 482 visa stream. (Previously only 482 visa holders in the Medium-term stream were eligible. Now 482 visa holders in the Short-term and Labour Agreement streams can also be nominated).
- No longer requiring nominated occupations to be assessed against skilled migration occupation lists. Instead, the nominated 186 TRT occupation just needs to have the same 4-digit ANZSCO unit group code as the occupation held on the 482 visa.
- Reducing the period applicants must have worked full-time on Subclass 482 visa before being nominated for the TRT stream. Applicants now must have worked on Subclass 482 for at least 2 years prior (down from 3 years prior).
- Regional medical practitioners and high-income earning applicants aged 45 and above will now have access to age exemption provisions after two years.
Conclusion
With its flexible transition stream from temporary residency to permanent residency, the 482-186 visa stands as the ideal choice to make your family’s pathway to PR smoother and more assured at every step.
If you are considering this visa, contact KSS today. Our team of experts with over 10 years of experience will assist you in assessing your migration capabilities, providing advice on suitable occupations, and supporting you in completing your application to maximize your chances of success.