Australia visa pathways and migration community

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream

186 Direct Entry - Construction Estimator - Victoria Regional

Visa application submitted on 24 September 2026.

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream

Accountant, Metro Melbourne

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream

186 Visa — Multimedia Specialist, Melbourne Metro, DE, Non-Accredited

Two applicants lodged a 186DE visa and nomination on 21 October 2024. The nomination was approved on 24 June 2026 and PR was granted on 12 September 2026, with a stated lodgement-to-grant time of 691 days.

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream

186 — Chef

Timeline records nomination and visa lodgement, medical examination, police checks, S56 request and response, nomination approval, and visa grant.

Australia482 - Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) – Specialist Skills stream

482 — Doctor, Healthcare, Offshore, Western Australia, Specialist Skills stream

Offshore Subclass 482 Specialist Skills stream application for Doctor / Healthcare in Western Australia, with 3 dependants. Nomination was approved before visa grant.

Australia190 - Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

476 > 482 > 190 — Electrical Engineer, Onshore

Electrical Engineer from the Philippines, onshore, with a progression of 476, 482, and 190. A Canberra Matrix EOI was submitted with 75 initial points, increasing to 85 closer to the invitation.

Australia191 - Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) – Regional Provisional stream

191 — Couple

191 application was lodged on 7 February 2026 and granted on 12 September 2026. The stated processing interval is 217 days.

Australia500 - Student visa (subclass 500)

Student Visa — Higher Education Sector, Onshore Application

Student Visa granted following an onshore application in the Higher Education Sector.

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Temporary Residence Transition stream

186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) — Metal Fabricator

Australia191 - Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) – Regional Provisional stream

20 years of journey - From student visa to permanent resident

With God’s grace, I have finally made it. I first arrived in Australia on 25 November 2006 at the age of 19. Today, 25 July 2026, at exactly 12:42 pm, I received the long-awaited golden email confirming my Australian permanent residency. After almost 20 years, this moment feels very emotional and hard to put into words. My journey from an international student to becoming a permanent resident was filled with struggles, refusals, setbacks and many failures. Like many others working hard for their PR, there were times when the journey felt impossible. However, I kept moving forward and never gave up.

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Temporary Residence Transition stream

186 Temporary Residence Transition — Resident Medical Officer, NSW Regional

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream

186 Direct Entry — Welder (First Class), Welder (NZ), NSW Metro

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream

186 Direct Entry — Civil Engineering Draftsperson, VIC Metro

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Temporary Residence Transition stream

186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) — Graphic Designer, NSW Regional

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Temporary Residence Transition stream

186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) — Zookeeper, QLD Regional

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Temporary Residence Transition stream

186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) — Glazier, VIC Metro

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream

186 Direct Entry — Baker, VIC Regional

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Temporary Residence Transition stream

186 Temporary Residence Transition — Gas or Petroleum Operator, SA Regional

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Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream

186 Direct Entry (DE) — Child Care Worker, WA Regional

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Temporary Residence Transition stream

186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) — Carpenter, Joiner, NSW Metro

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Temporary Residence Transition stream

186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) — Cafe or Restaurant Manager, QLD Regional

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream

186 Direct Entry — Office Manager, WA Regional

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream

186 Direct Entry Visa — Civil Engineer, NSW Metro

Australia186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Temporary Residence Transition stream

186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) — Registered Nurse, NSW Metro