Can You Apply 186 Direct Entry Visa Without 482?
Yes — you can apply for the 186 Direct Entry visa without 482 in certain situations.
Many people assume they must follow the standard pathway:
482 visa → 186 TRT → PR
But that is not always true.
Some applicants can go straight to permanent residency through the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (Direct Entry stream) without holding a 482 visa first.