This visa allows the person to:
- Live in Australia indefinitely;
- Work and study in Australia;
- Register in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system;
- Sponsor relatives to be able to come to Australia;
- Travel in and out of Australia for five (5) years;
- And if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship
Things to consider when applying for this visa
- Processing
- Processing time may take around 6-9 months, but the Cornerstone Migration team will exert best efforts to get the visa in the earliest possible time.
- Be mindful when filling the application. Avoid making errors when inputting data, and always check documents to be included.
- Pay the correct visa application charges. Application will not be process if the applicant has not paid the costs.
- Eligibility
- Be legal of age, but not above 45 years old. Although exceptions may apply.
- Occupation must relevant on the 186 list of skilled occupation.
- Must be nominated by an Australian employer with a lawful and active operations in Australia, and party to a labour agreement.
- Extensive English Language skills and obtain at least one English language test results.
- Meet the health and character requirement.
Cost
Direct Entry Stream (Subclass 186) incurs the following costs:
- Main applicant: AUD4,045
- Pay additional cost for family member who wishes to apply for the visa with the main applicant.
- Second instalment will be charged if there are relatives who are 18 above who wishes to apply with the main applicant and has less than Functional English.
- There are also other payments, not part of the costs mentioned above, for health checks, biometrics, and police certificates.
