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How to Quickly Submit Your Application for the 186 Visa
Hey everyone. I’m curious about transitioning from 482 Visa to 186 Visa Options
I have submitted my application for the 482 Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa (Skills in Demand) and am currently awaiting its approval.
By June, I will have accumulated three years of experience with my current employer.
At this point, I am wondering if I can apply for the 186 Direct Entry Visa with a new nomination from the same employer while still holding a 482 visa.
Alternatively, should I be considering the Transition Stream, which requires me to complete two years on the 482 visa before applying for the 186?
I would appreciate any insights or advice on the best options available to expedite my application for the 186 visa.
Thank you!
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Hi Lee. Welcome to Oz Visa Forum!
Great question! Since you are on a 482 Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa (Skills in Demand) and will have three years of experience with your employer by June, you have two possible pathways for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa:
1. Direct Entry (DE) Stream:
You can apply through this stream if your occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and you have a skills assessment for your occupation.
Your employer must submit a new nomination under the Direct Entry stream.
This is an option if you want to move to PR (permanent residency) without completing two full years on the 482 visa.
2. Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream:
You will be eligible to apply under this stream after two years of full-time work on your 482 visa with your sponsoring employer.
This pathway does not require a new skills assessment but does require employer nomination under the TRT stream.
This is generally the faster and more straightforward pathway if you already meet the requirements.
Which option is faster?
If you already have a skills assessment, the Direct Entry Stream might allow you to apply sooner, but processing times can vary.
If you do not have a skills assessment, it might be quicker to wait until June and apply through the TRT Stream, as it bypasses that requirement.
If your main goal is speed, I’d recommend checking if your employer is willing to nominate you now for Direct Entry and whether you already hold a valid skills assessment.
Otherwise, waiting for the TRT stream in June might be the more efficient route.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you need any clarification.
All the best
Mark
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