Ruby's overseas hire had the skills, the experience, the perfect fit. She just assumed he'd have to go through years of temporary visas first. She was wrong.
Ruby had found a candidate overseas who ticked every box 3 years of solid experience, the exact skillset
her business needed.
She figured the process would mean starting him on a 482, waiting years, then eventually
applying for PR.
A Faster Route to Permanent Residency
Ruby had found a candidate overseas who ticked every box 3 years of solid experience, the exact skillset her business needed. She figured the process would mean starting him on a 482, waiting years, then eventually applying for PR.
Turns out, there was a faster way.
Yes, it's possible through the Subclass 186 Direct Entry Stream without needing to go through the temporary 482 visa first.
Here's what Ruby needed to check:
Subclass 186 Direct Entry
➡️ Be an approved/eligible sponsor
➡️ Offer a genuine, ongoing position
➡️ Worker needs a positive skills assessment for their occupation
➡️ Occupation on the eligible skilled list
➡️ Salary meets the relevant threshold
➡️ Worker under 45 (limited exceptions)
➡️ Competent English (some exemptions apply)
➡️ Worker has 3 years full-time relevant work experience
Skipping the Temporary Steps
Not every occupation qualifies for Direct Entry, so Ruby made sure to check eligibility carefully before applying.
For her candidate, this pathway meant skipping years of temporary visa steps and moving straight to permanent residency.
For her candidate: skipping years of temporary visa steps and moving straight to permanent residency.
Subclass 186
For her candidate, this pathway meant skipping years of temporary visa steps and moving straight to permanent residency.
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