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Best Visa application
Hi Mark and everyone, my preferred name is Joseph, I’m a Senior electrical engineer with international experience, originated from Lebanon ME, I’m married with three kids and planning to move to Australia next year for good but not sure if shall I move alone at the beginning and once all settled up I bring my family, or I shall do it all together at once?
My question is: what is my best choice visa application?#
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Hi again Joseph, great to see another post and thank you for splitting your different questions across seperate topics. This helps others more easily find relevant information if they share the same questions 👍🏻
For your situation as a Senior Electrical Engineer (ANZSCO 233311) with international experience and a family, the ideal visa pathway will depend on whether you secure employer sponsorship or apply independently.
Here are your main visa options:
1. Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa – Employer-sponsored. This is often the fastest route if you have a job offer with sponsorship. It allows you to bring your family with full work and study rights. Since this visa and job search were discussed in your other post, I won’t repeat the details here—please refer to our reply in that thread for job search strategies and useful links.
2. Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Direct Entry stream) – Permanent residency via employer sponsorship. Ideal if an employer is willing to nominate you directly for PR from overseas.
3. Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa – Points-tested PR visa, no sponsor needed. Since your occupation is on the MLTSSL, you’re eligible. Requires a high points score and successful skills assessment through Engineers Australia (https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au).
4. Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa – PR visa requiring a nomination from an Australian state or territory government. Slightly easier points threshold if you’re nominated.
Moving alone or with family?
If applying for a 482 or 186, many families move together since the visa allows dependents. If applying for a 189/190, some choose to move alone first to settle in and secure housing/work. Either option is valid—it’s more about personal preference and financial comfort.
I’m happy to help further if you’d like support with your skills assessment or points calculation.
Warm regards,
Mark
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