As Australia’s skilled migration pathway becomes increasingly competitive, employer-sponsored visas remain one of the most stable and reliable PR options for highly educated professionals with strong career backgrounds.Today, we share a high-value real case:1/ Elite professional couple + secondary applicant.2/ Subclass 186 Direct Entry pathway.3/ Landscape Architect.4/ Permanent Residence (PR) granted in one step

Client Background Overview

• Primary applicant occupation: Landscape Architect
• Professional field: Design / Architecture / Landscape Planning
• Employer profile: A legitimate Australian local employer with extensive project experience, including: Station parks/University gardens/Community parks/Residential apartment rooftop landscape design
• Visa pathway: Subclass 186 Direct Entry (PR granted directly)
• Family structure: Couple applying together (secondary applicant included)
• Objective: Long-term settlement in Australia + sustainable career development + family planning

This is a classic case of a client with:High-level skills,Strong occupation–employer alignment,Clear long-term migration and career planning.

Why Choose the 186 Direct Entry (DE) Pathway?

The 186 Direct Entry stream is one of the most straightforward PR pathways under employer sponsorship:

No requirement to hold a temporary visa first
Direct grant of permanent residence
Ability to include spouse and children
Suitable for offshore applicants or those with sufficient work experience

It is particularly well suited to applicants who are:

• Designers / Engineers / Architecture-related professionals
• On a clear and consistent career trajectory
• Backed by solid English proficiency and educational qualifications
• Seeking early PR stability to establish themselves in Australia

 Client Timeline (Clear and Efficient)

Nomination and visa were progressed in parallel, which was critical to success.

14 May 2024 Employer Nomination lodged

17 May 2024 Subclass 186 Direct Entry visa formally submitted Occupation: Landscape Architect

 Key strengths of the application:Well-prepared documentation
 High alignment between skills assessment and employer role
 Clear case logic with potential risk points addressed in advance

Outcome: Subclass 186 Direct Entry approved — both spouses granted PR

Is Landscape Architect a Long-Term Skill Shortage Occupation in Australia?

Yes — and it is often significantly underestimated.

• Listed as an official skilled occupation under ANZSCO
• Widely applied across:
  • Urban planning
  • Public space design
  • Infrastructure and sustainability projects
• In Australia:
  • Strong presence in government-funded projects
  • Stable and ongoing demand from local employers
  • Consistently categorised as a mid-to-high skilled profession

For applicants with a design background and solid project experience, employer sponsorship is often more stable and faster than points-tested skilled migration.

Why This Case Is Worth Referencing

 Not IT, not nursing, not blue-collar
 A purely professional white-collar design occupation
 Feasible both onshore and offshore
 PR granted for both main and secondary applicants
 Clear, replicable timeline

This reflects the principle we consistently emphasise:Migration success is not about choosing the most popular occupation — it’s about choosing the pathway that best matches your background.

Final Notes,If you or your partner have a background in:

• Architecture / Design / Engineering
• Stable employment with an Australian employer
• A goal of securing PR directly and planning as a family

Then Subclass 186 Direct Entry may very well be your optimal solution.