Case Study

Building a Home Together: Daiyanna & Edwin’s 186 Visa Success

Building a new life together through the Subclass 186 Permanent Residence pathway

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Visa Type Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)
Outcome Visa Granted
Year Approved 2026

Daiyanna and Edwin's journey in Australia began with a shared dream: to build a new future together. Edwin arrived first, and two years later Daiyanna followed, never imagining that this country would become her second home. Over nine and seven years respectively, the couple grew together, worked as a team, and faced every challenge side by side. When the time came to secure their permanent future, they turned to Questra to guide them through the Subclass 186 Permanent Residence visa.

What We Needed to Happen

Starting over in a new country is never easy. For Daiyanna and Edwin, building a life in Australia meant moving far more than suitcases. It meant moving routines, plans, and the lives they had known, and committing to a future that was anything but guaranteed.

Across nearly a decade between them, the couple navigated the uncertainty that comes with long stretches on temporary visas. The Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, their pathway to permanent residency, is one of the most demanding visa categories. It requires the right employer sponsorship, a qualifying occupation, a skills assessment, and a detailed body of supporting evidence presented exactly as the Department of Home Affairs requires.

They needed a clear strategy and a team who could carry them through the final and most important stage of their journey.

We worked closely with Daiyanna and Edwin to map out their pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme.

Starting with a full eligibility assessment, we confirmed the 186 was the right fit and built a strategy that aligned their employment, skills, and supporting evidence with the requirements of the scheme. From there, we managed the end-to-end application: preparing nomination and visa documents, coordinating with their sponsoring employer, and ensuring every form and piece of evidence was complete and correctly presented.

Throughout the process, we kept them informed at every stage so they always knew where they stood and what came next.

Daiyanna and Edwin’s Subclass 186 Permanent Residence visa was granted. After nine and seven years in Australia, they can now proudly call it their permanent home.

They have the security they have been working towards: the right to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely, access to Medicare, and a clear path to citizenship in the years ahead. The years of patience, sacrifice, and teamwork have paid off.

Their journey is proof that dreams built with patience and persistence are possible.

“We are, and always will be, the greatest project we will ever work on.”
— Daiyanna & Edwin, 186 Visa Clients

From building a new life together to officially calling Australia home ✨

Congratulations to Daiyanna & Edwin on their Subclass 186 Permanent Residence visa grant. ❤️

A beautiful reminder that patience, resilience, and teamwork can turn dreams into reality.

If you’re also planning your future in Australia, we’re here to help you explore your visa options.

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