186 Visa Processing Time

The Subclass 186 ENS visa Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) Direct Entry stream lets skilled workers, who are nominated by an employer, live and work in Australia permanently. Here are the processing times based on the 186 visa stream:

186 Direct Entry Processing Times

  • 25% of applications: 4 Months
  • 50% of applications: 10 Months
  • 75% of applications: 11 Months
  • 90% of applications: 13 Months

186 Temporary Residence Transition stream Processing Times

  • 25% of applications: 7 Months
  • 50% of applications: 10 Months
  • 75% of applications: 11 Months
  • 90% of applications: 14 Months

186 Labour Agreement stream Processing Times

  • 25% of applications: 4 Months
  • 50% of applications: 7 Months
  • 75% of applications: 11 Months
  • 90% of applications: 11 Months

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