The skilled worker who is looking for a permanent residency in Australia can apply for visa subclass 186. This subclass visa lets the visa holder live and works in Australia on a permanent basis. Under 186 visa Australia the business owners sponsor the overseas skilled workers for full-time employment in Australia.

The application for this subclass visa can be made under three streams which are as follows :

• Temporary Residence Transition Stream

• Labour Agreement Visa Stream

• Direct Entry Stream

Here below in this article, I am going to provide you with processing time. One important thing to note down is that the processing time of each stream varies from each other i.e. a separate processing time for each stream respectively.

Processing Time of Employer-Sponsored Visa 186

The 186 visa processing time of each stream is as follows :

• Temporary Residence Transition Stream - 12 to 13 Months

• Labour Agreement Visa Stream - 12 to 13 Months

• Direct Entry Stream - 11 to 18 months

Conditions for 186 Visa Australia

• The age of the applicant must be below the prescribed age of 45 years at the time of application.

• The applicant has received a nomination form an approved Australian employer

• Must receive a nomination 6 months prior to application

• The applicant necessarily possess the required skills relevant for the occupation

• The purpose for which the applicant is migrating to Australia must be genuine.

• The applicant must competent in the language of English and have to present the proof for proving English language competency.

• Must have a health insurance cover.

• The applicant must possess a good character and prove the same by presenting the appropriate proof.

• Must not be indebted to the Australian government and if there is so the debt is required to be paid in prescribed time in order to get a valid visa.

Above I have tried to provide you with the best possible information related to the topic. Hope you will get enough out of it. If you still face any query you can also take services of MARA registered immigration agent.