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Employer Nomination Scheme 186 Visa
The Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) visa is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian employer. This visa allows individuals to live and work permanently in Australia and offers a pathway to permanent residency for those who meet the required skills and qualifications.
Streams of the Subclass 186 Visa
There are three streams under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186:
Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream
- This stream is for workers who have been on a Skills in Demand (SID) visa (Subclass 482) or another qualifying visa and have worked with their nominating employer in Australia for at least two years in the nominated occupation.
Direct Entry (DE) Stream
- The Direct Entry Stream is for applicants who have at least three years of relevant work experience and also have a positive skills assessment in their nominated occupation.
Labour Agreement Stream
- This stream is for workers who are sponsored by an employer under a Labour Agreement between the Australian government and the employer. Labour agreements are typically designed for industries or businesses facing critical skill shortages with a demonstrated need that cannot be met in the Australian labour market and standard TSS visa program.
Application Process and Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the Employer Nomination Scheme 186 Visa, applicants must meet specific requirements, including:
- Your employer must submit a nomination application that specifies the details of the nominee. Employer also needs to confirm and satisfy that the position is genuine and requires a skilled worker.
- Business must be operating in Australia legally and actively
- The business must pay at least annual market salary for nominated position
- Position must be on the specified occupation list unless approved under labour agreement
Employer Nomination:
- Skills and Experience: You must have the necessary skills, qualifications, and work experience for the nominated occupation. A skills assessment is generally required in the Direct Entry Stream along with three years of relevant experience in the nomination occupation.
- Age: Applicants must be under 45 years of age at the time of application unless exempt
- English Language Proficiency:You must meet the required level of English proficiency unless exempt
- Health and Character Checks:All applicants must meet Australian health and character requirements. This involves undergoing a medical examination and providing police clearances
Visa Application:
Once the nomination is approved, an associated visa application can be submitted.
Meet any mandatory licensing, registration or professional membership requirements where applicable.
Once granted, you can live and work in Australia permanently, with access to public services and the right to apply for Australian citizenship subject to meeting residency and other requirements. The visa is granted with 5 years travel facility where you can apply for Resident Return visa after 5 years to facilitate international travel unless you become citizen within this time
How Can We Help?
If you're interested in applying for the Subclass 186 visa, or if you represent a business seeking to sponsor overseas worker for employer sponsored permanent residence, contact Migration Pathfinders today for expert guidance through every step of the process.
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