You are most welcome, Clever – we’ll be here so please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions as you continue your journey,

All the best

Mark

Hi Clever,

Thanks for the follow-up, and you’re very welcome!

To clarify, you cannot apply for a subclass 186 visa on your own without an Australian employer nominating you. The Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) is an employer-sponsored visa and has two main streams:

1. Direct Entry stream – for applicants who have a positive skills…

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Hi Clever,

Thanks for your post and welcome to our community!

Yes, based on your background as a qualified Fitter and Turner, you’re potentially eligible for an employer-sponsored visa.

Your occupation, Fitter (General), falls under ANZSCO 323211, which is currently listed on both the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List) and the…

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