From uncertainty to a perfect outcome — this family of three achieved their Australian dream through strength and perseverance.Our clients are a couple born in the 1980s with a young daughter in primary school. The husband works as a Mechanical Engineer in an Australian manufacturing company, while the wife used to work as an accountant in China, always hoping to create a more stable future for the family.They first came to Australia on a Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa, living and working in the suburbs of Melbourne. Over three years, they gradually adapted to life in Australia — their daughter made friends at school, and their lives became increasingly settled. That’s when they began planning to apply for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (Direct Entry Stream).

Employer Support — The Turning PointThe husband’s employer, an Australian company branch, highly valued his technical ability and sense of responsibility and agreed to sponsor the entire family for the 186 DE visa. This support became the foundation for a much smoother application process.

The Process — Challenging but Worth ItAlthough the employer was very cooperative, the 186 DE visa has strict eligibility criteria:

 Skills Assessment (via Engineering Australia)
 English Requirement (minimum IELTS 6 in each band)
 At least 3 years of relevant work experience
 Health and character checks

Our team carefully refined the husband’s assessment materials and reference letters multiple times to ensure every detail accurately reflected his professional achievements in Australia. Meanwhile, the wife and daughter’s dependent visa applications were prepared with all required health and police clearances.After nearly one year of waiting, they finally received the message everyone dreams of — “Your visa has been granted.”

Subclass 186 DE — The Direct Pathway to Australian PRMany people are still unfamiliar with this visa category. The Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (Direct Entry Stream) is one of the most stable and direct permanent residency pathways in Australia.You don’t need to wait 3 years on a 482 visa before applying.It’s suitable for applicants with a stable employer, sufficient work experience, and English proficiency.Once approved, the whole family obtains PR simultaneously, gaining access to Medicare and education benefits.，很多人可能还不太了解，Subclass 186 雇主担保移民（Direct Entry）是目前最稳的一步到位澳洲PR途径之一。无需等482满3年，也能直接申请；适合有稳定雇主、英语合格、经验充足的申请人；批下后，全家可同时拿永居，享受医疗与教育福利。

Application Summary

Recommendations

1. If your Australian employer is willing to offer long-term employment, evaluate your eligibility for 186 DE as soon as possible.
2. If you currently hold a Subclass 482 Visa, start planning your transition to 186 early by preparing your skills assessment and English test.
3. Once the 186 DE visa is approved, your entire family becomes Australian permanent residents at the same time.