This Saturday, one of our clients successfully received the 186Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa!！
He is a software engineer working in Melbourne. After lodging his application, he endured a 14-month wait before the breakthrough finally came.
Timeline of the Grant
- Waiting period: 14 months until nomination approval
- After nomination: only 2 months to the visa grant
Detailed timeline:
- May 2024 – Lodged both nomination and visa applications
- July 2025 – Nomination approved
- Mid-August 2025 – Received an S56 request, provided Chinese police clearance
- September 6, 2025 – Visa granted
The process was lengthy, but the outcome was worth celebrating — he finally secured the stability and peace of mind he had been waiting for.
Persistence of the Software Engineer
n Melbourne’s highly competitive IT industry, he consistently dedicated himself to his role. His commitment not only won strong recognition from his employer but also demonstrated to the Department of Home Affairs his stable employment and valuable contribution.
什么是186What is the 186 Visa?
The Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa is one of Australia’s major pathways to permanent residency. Its key streams are:
Three Streams
- Direct Entry (DE)
- For those who have never held a 482/457 visa or have worked in Australia for less than 3 years
- Requires a positive skills assessment + at least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Temporary Residence Transition (TRT)
- For those holding a 482 visa and working with the same employer for 2–3 years
- Allows a direct transition to permanent residency once employer nomination is approved
- Labour Agreement
- For specific industries under agreements with the government
- Common in shortage sectors (e.g., healthcare, hospitality, agriculture)
Advantages of the 186 Visa
- Direct PR pathway – Grants permanent residency in one step
- Family included – Applicants can include spouses and children
- Full PR benefits – Live, work, and study anywhere in Australia as a permanent resident
- Flexibility – No occupation list restriction; determined by employer nomination
