186 visa Transitional vs Direct entry

[Hames C]

I hope to apply for a 186 visa. I have applied for a skills assessment (for the direct entry) However by the time I get this assessment back I will be close to having worked for my employer for 3 years, therefore I will be eligible for the transitional scheme. 
 

Assuming I qualify for both visas at about the same time is there any clear advantage of choosing either one? It’s hard to know which one to choose? 
 

Thanks for any advice,

 

James.

[wrussell]

Transitional MIGHT be your better choice.

[Hames C]

Thanks Russell, what’s the reason for choosing the transitional over the direct?

[Hames C]

31 minutes ago, wrussell said:

Transitional MIGHT be your better choice.

Thanks Russell,  what’s the reason for choosing transitional over direct?

[wrussell]

That is not a question about which I can offer a considered opinion on a public forum. 

I cases I have manged where transitional and direct entry were both available I foumd direct entry preferrable, but this might no be so in your case.

[VERYSTORMY]

It is essential with either of these visas you use a good agent. They have some of the highest refusal rates of any visas. 

[wrussell]

The gurus are running aroiumnd like headless chooks, trying to get my website and email back online.