Unlike the 482 visa, for the 186 visa Direct Entry Stream, Labour Market testing is not 100% a requirement. So you don’t need to advertise the position and demonstrate you couldn’t find a suitable Australian to fill the role.
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Do I need to undertake Labour Market testing for the 186 visa?
Published: Sep 11, 2020
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Unlike the 482 visa, for the 186 visa Direct Entry Stream, Labour Market testing is not 100% a requirement. So you don’t need to advertise the position and demonstrate you couldn’t find a suitable Australian to fill the role.
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