To apply for an Australian Subclass 186 visa, you must have an eligible employer who can nominate you. The nomination must be for a permanent position in an occupation on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). The employer must be a standard business sponsor and also meet the eligibility criteria to sponsor you. The employer needs to apply to nominate you through their ImmiAccount. After getting the nomination, you need to check your eligibility and apply for a visa by logging into ImmiAccount and paying the required fees.
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Steps to apply for a Subclass 186 visa
The following are the steps to apply for a Subclass 186 visa:
Step 1: Get a nomination from an employer based in Australia
Step 2: Check your eligibility
Step 3: Collect the documents as per the checklist
Step 4: Submit the visa application through ImmiAccount
Step 5: Pay the required fee
Step 6: Wait for visa approval
Step 7: Migrate to Australia
What is the processing time and fee for a Subclass 186 visa?
The following are the processing time for a Subclass 186 visa:
- Direct entry stream: It takes around 83 days to six months.
- Labor agreement stream: It also takes 83 days to six months.
- Temporary residence transition stream: It takes around six months to ten months.
The fees of all the Subclass 186 visa streams cost around AUD 4,770.
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