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The 186 vs 494 Visa: A Complete, Confident Comparison
Two employer-sponsored visas. Between them, one decision shapes the next five years of your life. The 186 vs 494 question comes down to a single trade-off, and most comparisons miss it. The Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) grants permanent residence from the moment it is decided. By contrast, the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)…