Temporary Residence Transition stream (TRT) -
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa - Subclass 186
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The Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream is for Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457), Temporary Skill Shortage visa (482) or Skills in Demand visa holders who have worked for their sponsoring employer for at least 2 years, meet competent English requirements (unless exempt) and do not need a skills assessment.
Advantages of the TRT stream
There are a number of advantages in applying for an ENS 186 visa under the Temporary Residence Transition stream:
- Requires only Vocational English.
- No need to demonstrate skills, as the 457/482 visa holder has been employed in the position for at least 2 years.
- Allows access to a health waiver request — a major difference from the ENS 186 Direct Entry stream and also from the 189 and 190 visas.
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