Subclass 186 Processing Time 2024

Employer nomination scheme subclass 186 visa processing time depends on Australian Department of Home Affairs priorities, and whether you have lodged a decision ready subclass 186 visa application, and the time you take for completion of your health examinations.

Subclass 186 Visa Processing Time

The document checklist provided by the Department of Home Affairs or by applicant's authorised representative can help the visa applicant to make sure they have attached all the required documents to the Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visa application. See all required documents here: Subclass 186 Visa Checklist.

Subclass 186 visa processing time can vary due to individual circumstances of each application such as:

• Whether you have lodged a complete Employer Nomination Scheme 186 visa application. This includes all necessary supporting documents.
• How promptly you respond to requests for more information.
• How long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided.
• How long it takes to receive information from external agencies in relation to your 186 visa Australia application. This particularly relates to health, character, and national security requirements.
• Changes in application volumes.
• Changes in Ministerial policy and directions.

Many applicants finalised recently had been lodged for some months with processing time as follows:

Subclass 186 Visa Processing Time Direct Entry Stream

• 25% of applications: Not Available
• 50% of applications: 6 Months
• 75% of applications: Not Available
• 90% of applications: 11 Months

In November 2023 for applications where the client is outside Australia, the median processing time is 11 Months.

Subclass 186 Visa Processing Time Temporary Residence Transition Stream

• 25% of applications: Not Available
• 50% of applications: 9 Months
• 75% of applications: Not Available
• 90% of applications: 12 Months

In November 2023 for applications where the client is outside Australia, the median processing time is 12 Months.

Subclass 186 Visa Processing Time Labour Agreement Stream

• 25% of applications: Not Available
• 50% of applications: 9 Months
• 75% of applications: Not Available
• 90% of applications: 15 Months

In November 2023 for applications where the client is outside Australia, the median processing time is 11 Months.

Subclass 186 Visa Processing Time Subsequent Entrant

Processing times are not available.

Subclass 186 Visa to PR Processing Time

You can apply for Subclass 186 visa after you have worked with nominating employer after working for 3 years. The processing time of subclass 186 visa is:

• 25% of applications: Not Available
• 50% of applications: 6 Months
• 75% of applications: Not Available
• 90% of applications: 11 Months

Subclass 186 Visa Transfer Processing Time 2024

There are no provisions for the transfer of subclass 186 visa nomination.

Subclass 186 Subsequent Entrant Processing Time

Processing times are not available.

Subclass 186 Visa Processing Time Frequently Asked Questions

What is Visa 186 Processing Time?

In the absence of any special circumstances contributing to delay in the processing of employer nomination scheme visa 186, applicants should plan around 6 - 12 months for its processing time.

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