Question
Can a specialist medical practitioner apply for the Subclass 186 (Direct Entry) visa if they hold AHPRA limited registration rather than full registration?
Answer
Yes, they can apply for the 186 (DE) visa with limited registration. In fact, 186 employer sponsored is their only PR pathway when they hold either limited or provisional AHPRA registration. This makes the employer sponsorship route particularly important for medical specialists in this situation.
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