Is a 482 the same kind of visa as a 186?

Curated answer The employer comparison describes 482 as temporary and 186 as permanent. Moving between them involves a separate visa pathway; a temporary grant is not itself a permanent-residence approval. Official reference (checked 2026-09-30): https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/learn-about-sponsoring/visa-options (official reference, opens in a new tab) General information. No lawyer or registered migration agent reviewed this editorial answer.