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Posted on March 19 2025

Can I apply for a Subclass 186 Visa with 2 years of work experience?

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By  Editor
Updated March 19 2025

No, you cannot apply for a Subclass 186 visa with 2 years of work experience. Applicants must have at least 3 years of work experience to ask the Australian-based employer to sponsor the visa. Subclass 186 visa, also called the Australian Employer Nomination Scheme visa, is designed specifically for skilled workers, allowing them to reside and work in the country for 5 years. 
 

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Requirements to apply for an Australian Employer Nomination Scheme visa

The following are the requirements to apply for an Australian Employer Nomination Scheme visa:

  • Employer Nomination by an Australian employer
  • Age must be below 45 years 
  • Meet the minimum English language requirement
  • Meet the character requirements 
  • A health insurance
  • Certificate indicating clean criminal record
  • Meet the health requirement
     

How much time does Subclass 186 take to get processed?

The table below has the different types of Subclass 186 visas and the time it takes to get processed:

Different types of Subclass 186 Processing time
Direct Entry Stream 75% of applications take around 11 weeks, and 90% take less than 24 weeks
Labour Agreement Stream 75% of applications take around 11 weeks, and 90% take less than 24 weeks
Temporary Residence Transition Stream 75% of applications take around 11 weeks, and 90% take less than 40 weeks

Subclass 186 Visa Processing Times

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