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186 ENS Visa, Possible Without Sponsorship?

  • 10-04-2014 1:27am
    #1
    jackbhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭


    Looking for some guidance folks.

    I have been with same employer for 2+ years now. I am here as de facto on my gf's 574 Visa (PhD research), which doesn't expire for another 15 months or so.

    In anticipation of sticking around I have asked my GM about visa options post 2015. She/HR have offered to sponsor and cover all costs etc but I would prefer moving to residency now, having been here 3.5 of last 5 years. They are happy to support me in any application but HR's lack of knowledge on visas is pretty amazing for such a large organisation.

    My question is, can I apply for 186 ENS stream even though company hasn't sponsored me for last 2 years?

    The immi website isn't clear on this and although it mentions 457 a number of times I couldn't find an explicit rule about having to hold a 457 first. Anyone on here gone this route without holding a 457?

    I know there are other visa routes to PR but just hoping to find one that company will support and cover costs for, which I hoped 186 would be.


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  • #2
    mandrake04
    Registered Users Posts: 4,435 ✭✭✭mandrake04


    You can apply through the Direct pathway as you are not a Primary 457 visa holder, you need a skills assessment and meet the 3 years experience criteria . Other than that it's the same as the Temp transition stream.


  • #3
    NiallSORo
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭NiallSORo


    First task is establish your occupation is on the CSOL.

    In addition to what Mandrake said, your employer will need to meet same training benchmarks as for 457 sponsorship.

    Niall O'Rourke
    MARN 1277929


  • #4
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,001 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    457 holders with their employer 2+ years get an exemption from skills assessment under transition stream.
    But other than that the 186 is not related to the 457. Immi site is pretty clear on that, doesn't mention a rule because there is none.


  • #5
    mandrake04
    Registered Users Posts: 4,435 ✭✭✭mandrake04


    Has to be Primary 457 holder, working as a secondary 457 applicant is of no use for Transition stream.


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