[Christel]

Hi Jenny, I am an OT too. I was also looking at securing a 186 visa and even though I was told that it would rarely happen, I got a couple of employment offers with the employer willing to sponsor directly on a 186 visa. However, the migration agent that the employer used reported that it was not possible since offshore OT’s can only get limited AHPRA registration and full registration is needed for a 186 (international OTs first have to undergo a 6 month supervision period). Only after that period has been completed may the OT apply for general registration. It was suggested that a 482 visa route had to be taken and after general registration is obtained the 186 visa can be secured.

Have you had information from your agent which contradicts this?