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    What is Citizenship by Conferral?

    Citizenship by conferral is the most common way for migrants to become Australian citizens. It is available to eligible permanent residents who want to call Australia their permanent home and enjoy the full rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

    Key Benefits of Australian Citizenship

    • Right to vote in federal, state and local elections
    • Apply for an Australian passport and travel freely
    • Access to full government services and support
    • Eligible for jobs in the Australian Public Service and Defence Force
    • Ability to sponsor family members for permanent residence

    Permanent protection from visa cancellation or deportation

    Who Can Apply?

    To be eligible, you must generally:

    • Be a permanent resident of Australia
    • Have lived in Australia lawfully for at least 4 years, including at least 12 months as a permanent resident immediately before applying
    • Have not been absent from Australia for more than 12 months in the last 4 years, including no more than 90 days in the last 12 months
    • Be of good character
    • Have a basic knowledge of English
    • Understand and commit to Australian values
    • Pass the citizenship test if you are aged between 18 and 59

    Exemptions and Special Cases

    You may be exempt from the residence requirement or citizenship test if you:

    • Are the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen
    • Are under 16 years of age
    • Have a permanent physical or mental incapacity that affects your ability to understand the nature of the application

    Citizenship Application Process

    1.  Check your eligibility
    2.  Gather required supporting documents
    3.  Submit your application online
    4.  Attend an interview and sit the citizenship test (if required)
    5.  Await the outcome and approval
    6. Attend a citizenship ceremony and make the Australian citizenship pledge

    What type of visa are you looking for?

    We are a team of immigration specialists guiding individuals, families and corporates who aspire to migrate to Australia. Our migration consultancy has a successful track record in visa approval, with a fair fee structure.

    Subclass 186 Frequently Asked Questions

    I want to apply for permanent residence based on Employer Nominated Sponsorship, Subclass 186 –what are the overall pathways?

    There are two application pathways for this category:

    Pathway One – 186 Temporary Residence Transition:

    Once 482 visa holders have been employed for two years out of the last 3 years on a 482 visa, which could have been with the same employer/sponsor or a combination of previous sponsor and current sponsor, they can apply for 186 Temporary Residence Transition. They must be sponsored on a 482 visa by their current employer who will nominate them in their Employer Nominated Sponsorship application, subclass 186 application.

    The visa holder can hold any occupation, both from the previous Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL) and the current Core Skilled Occupation List (CSOL) so long as they hold a 482 visa.

    The application must be lodged before turning 45 years old, unless they meet specified exemptions. One of these is that their salary (net of superannuation) has met the high-income threshold in two of the last three years as applicable in the year they hold that visa. The current high-income threshold for 2024 is set at $175,000.

    Pathway Two – Direct Entry:

    The nominated occupation must be on the Core Skilled Occupation List (CSOL). The 186-visa applicant must complete a Skills Assessment from the assessing authority of that occupation and demonstrate that they have had at least three years of post-qualification work experience in that occupation. Applicants need to be under 45 years old at the time of application. There are no exemptions for age under 186 Direct Entry.

    In both Pathway One and Two, the employer has to present a range of documents to meet the requirements of the nomination. These include financial documents, position description, employment contract, organization chart, a statement about why the position is genuine, evidence that the salary is market related etc.

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