Carpenter Secures Skills Assessment, Moves Toward 186 Visa
13 January 2026
Introduction:
A Brazilian tradesman arrived in Australia with determination. He worked his way through the construction industry, building years of experience in formwork and carpentry. As his visa neared expiry, he turned to Solve Migration to find a pathway through the skilled migration system.
The Challenge:
He had worked across two companies since 2016 but faced issues proving full-time employment. Some years were underpaid or cash-based, which made record verification difficult. To qualify for a Subclass 186 visa, he needed six full years of full-time experience and a positive skills assessment as a Carpenter. Missing documents, inconsistent tax records and the approaching visa expiry added pressure.
Our Solution:
Solve Migration created a strategic roadmap. The team first advised him to secure a COVID visa to maintain lawful status. Next, they calculated equivalent full-time experience by combining part-time and holiday periods. They gathered payslips, accountant letters and employer references that met VETASSESS standards. Solve Migration also guided him to complete an AQF Certificate III in Carpentry through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to strengthen his case.
When records from earlier employment were incomplete, the team identified allowable evidence from 2019 to 2021 and adjusted the reference letters to meet the three-year requirement for skills assessment. Every claim was backed by compliant documentation.
The Result:
The client achieved a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS in early 2024. This approval opened the pathway to a Subclass 186 visa and long-term residency. His lawful status remains protected under a bridging visa while he prepares for the next stage.
“I’m grateful to Solve Migration for guiding me step by step. I felt supported through every decision.”
If you need help with your skilled visa or skills assessment, contact Solve Migration today.
