The 186 visa is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers in Australia. It allows the holder to work and live in Australia indefinitely. The visa has two streams: the Direct Entry stream and the Temporary Residence Transition stream. Eligibility for the 186 visa requires the applicant to meet certain criteria, including having a suitable skills assessment, meeting the English language requirements, and being nominated by an approved Australian employer.

Eligibility

• You must have a valid job offer from an approved Australian employer.
• You must meet the skills and qualifications requirements of the nominated occupation.
• You must pass a skills assessment for the nominated occupation.
• You must meet the English language requirements.
• You must be under the maximum age limit (usually 45 years).

Benefits

• Permanent residency and the right to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
• Eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship after fulfilling the residency criteria.
• Access to Australia’s public healthcare system (Medicare).
• Ability to sponsor eligible family members to join you in Australia.
• Access to education and training opportunities.
• Eligibility for Australian social security benefits, if eligible.

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