ACME Migration Australia Visa & Migration Approvals

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Summary Dated on 20/01/2026

: Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) – Nomination Approval

Excellent news! We have received a Nomination Approval under the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream.

Key Details:

Occupation: Engineering Technologist (ANZSCO 233914)
Nomination approved on: 20 January 2026
Nomination lodged: 27 June 2024
Visa pathway: Permanent Residence

This approval allows the nominated candidate to proceed with lodging their permanent residency visa application. The nominee has six months from the approval date to apply for the ENS 186 visa.

: Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) – Visa Grant

Huge congratulations! A Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) has been granted.

Visa Details:

Visa granted on: 20 January 2026
Visa expires: 20 January 2031
State nomination: Victoria
Occupation: Software Engineer
Points: 70 + 15 state points
Travel: Multiple entries

Key Conditions:

Must live, work, and study in a designated regional area.
Must notify of address changes and attend interviews if requested.

This visa provides a pathway to permanent residency after meeting the required criteria while living and working regionally.

: TRA Provisional Skills Assessment – Successful Outcome

Great result! A Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA) from Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) has been successfully completed.

Assessment Details:

Occupations assessed: Chef (351311) & Cook (351411)
Qualification verified: Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Outcome: Successful
Valid for: 3 years from issue date

This positive assessment allows the applicant to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) and is also the first step towards entering the Job Ready Program (JRP) for permanent skills assessment.