457 -> PR how long does the process take ?
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There is no need to wait two years to go for ENS. They can apply any time, it will just take a willing employer and a skills assessment.
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Hi- just to confirm, the ENS has two streams within it, the first being the Transition stream for a visa holder who has held the 457 visas for 2 years and the Direct Entry stream where a visa holder has not held the 457 visa for 2 years but still wishes to apply for PR under the Employer Sponsored options. Under the Direct Entry stream, the visa holder will have to get a positive skill assessment prior to applying in addition to the sponsorship from the employer.
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Hi- just to confirm, the ENS has two streams within it, the first being the Transition stream for a visa holder who has held the 457 visas for 2 years and the Direct Entry stream where a visa holder has not held the 457 visa for 2 years but still wishes to apply for PR under the Employer Sponsored options. Under the Direct Entry stream, the visa holder will have to get a positive skill assessment prior to applying in addition to the sponsorship from the employer.
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Yes that is correct, but I only outlined the two that was relevant to the individual based on his query.
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Hi Bermudashorts, may I know which perm visa you applied? Thanks!
Ok thanks, if no need to wait for two years, then it will be 186 Direct Entry Stream?
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Hi- just to confirm, the ENS has two streams within it, the first being the Transition stream for a visa holder who has held the 457 visas for 2 years and the Direct Entry stream where a visa holder has not held the 457 visa for 2 years but still wishes to apply for PR under the Employer Sponsored options. Under the Direct Entry stream, the visa holder will have to get a positive skill assessment prior to applying in addition to the sponsorship from the employer.
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