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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — Transition Pathway

This is an Australian visa subclass processed by the Department of Home Affairs.

Verified from Department of Home Affairs on 2026-04-20

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Processing Time (p25–p75)

9 months to 13 months

Updated 2026-04-20 · Source: Department of Home Affairs

The current processing time for Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — Transition Pathway is 9 months to 13 months. This data was last updated on 2026-04-20 from Department of Home Affairs.

Percentile Breakdown

25th percentile9 Months
50th percentile (median)10 Months
75th percentile13 Months
90th percentile15 Months

Data period ending 31 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — Transition Pathway take?

Current processing time for Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — Transition Pathway is 9 months to 13 months, based on the latest data from Department of Home Affairs.

When was Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — Transition Pathway processing time data last updated?

The data was last updated on 2026-04-20, sourced from Department of Home Affairs.

What factors affect Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — Transition Pathway processing time?

Processing times vary based on application volume, case complexity, security checks, and the completeness of submitted documentation. Times shown are estimates and individual cases may differ.

Source: Source: WaitVisa.com — Department of Home Affairs, updated 2026-04-20