Can I Calculate My Work Experience on a Bridging Visa for SC186 (TRT)?
Calculating your work experience for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) visa—Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream while holding a Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa or a bridging visa can be confusing, especially if you have held multiple visas before.
When Can I Calculate My Work Experience for ENS (Subclass 186) TRT?
Applicant time spent on a bridging visa can count towards the work experience for the ENS (SC186) (TRT) visa, provided the following conditions are met:
Your work experience must be in the same occupation identified in a previously granted Subclass 457 or Subclass 482 visa.
If you are on a bridging visa while waiting for a decision on a new SID (SC482) visa application, the work experience you gain during this period can count towards the Subclass 186 – TRT requirements.
If you are on a bridging visa that is associated with an ENS (SC186) (TRT) application that is subsequently withdrawn, the work experience during this period can still be counted.
When Does Work Experience on a Bridging Visa NOT Count?
Suppose you are on a bridging visa while waiting for a decision on a SID/TSS (SC482) visa application in a new occupation. In that case, the work experience during this period will not count until the new SC482 visa is granted.
If you are applying for a SID (SC482) visa for the first time after previously holding a non-SID (SC482) visa, the work experience you gained on the associated bridging visa does not count towards the SC186 (TRT) requirements.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
To be eligible for ENS (SC186) (TRT), you must meet the required work experience. If you have any questions or concerns about the SID (SC482) to ENS (SC186) visa pathway, consider speaking with one of our immigration lawyers at Agape Henry Crux. The team works with our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law, who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
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