There are three main reasons why a Labour Agreement may be
chosen over a direct entry 186 visa application. These include:
- The occupation you work in is not on the Medium to Long Term
Skills Shortage List (MLTSSL);
- You are over 45 years old;
- You do not have competent English
We will look at each of these reasons in detail below. However,
first, it is important to recap the criteria for the 186 visa
subclass.
What is the Subclass 186 Visa
The 186 Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (186 visa) allows
employers with a skill shortage to nominate skilled workers. This
results in the 186 visa being broken into two stages: a 186
nomination (by the employer) and a 186 visa (by the employee).
