No, you will need an employer to sponsor your visa in order to apply for the 186 visa.
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Can I apply for the 186 visa without an employer?
Published: Sep 11, 2020
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To apply for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa, you must have an Australian employer nominate and sponsor you, a job offer and formal sponsorship are mandatory for all streams of this permanent visa.
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