Does Causal Experience (38 hrs per week) for 186 Direct Entry Visa count?

Hi All ,

I have got a bit of confusion here.

Occupation: Computer Network and Systems Engineer

My Employer is happy and ready to sponsor me under 186 Direct Entry stream. I have a 3 years experience in my nominated occupatuon (gathered after my bachelor's degree in Australia).

During those three years, i was casual employee but with more than 38 hours per week except 5-6 weeks with some 30 odd hours? But counting on pro rata basis, i could meet the 3 years experience.

I do have positive skills assessment from ACS under same occupation and have been deemed skilled since Nov 2020.

Re: my current job, I work as a Systems Engineer and the salary is above TISMIT levels. My company has more than 10 full time employees and more than 5 of them are Aussies and some are New Zealand Citizen.

AFAIK, From company;s standpoint , they are good. i was not sure if my casual experience with FT equivalent hours are counted or not.

PTE wise , i have overall 78 ( each band more than IELTS 7 equivalent)

Age is under 45

Am i eligable under Direct Entry stream?

Thanks all.

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