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Australia Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186)
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Australia Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186)
The Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) is a permanent residency (PR) visa that allows skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer to live and work in Australia permanently.
Key Benefits
- Direct Entry Stream: For applicants inside or outside Australia. Requires employer nomination. Usually requires at least 3 years of relevant work experience. Positive skills assessment (unless exempt). Occupation must be on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
- Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream: For applicants holding an eligible Subclass 482 or former 457 visa. Usually requires working for the sponsoring employer for at least 2 years before nomination.
- Labour Agreement Stream: For applicants sponsored under a labour agreement between an Australian employer and the Australian Government.
Eligibility Checklist
- Be nominated by an Australian employer.
- Have the required skills and qualifications.
- Meet English language requirements.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Generally be under 45 years of age (unless exempt).
Application Process Steps
Your step-by-step roadmap to obtaining your visa and Work.
Valid passport, Employment contract, Educational certificates, Skills assessment (if required).
Work experience documents, English language test results, Updated CV/Resume.
Police clearance certificate, Health examination results.
Employer nomination and passport-size photographs submitted along with application.
Australia Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
It is a temporary employer-sponsored work visa that allows approved Australian employers to hire overseas skilled workers when they cannot find suitably qualified Australian workers. It replaced the former Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.
Eligibility
- Have a job offer from an approved Australian employer.
- Be nominated by your employer.
- Have the required skills and qualifications for the nominated occupation.
- Meet the English language requirement.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Hold any required occupational registration or licensing (if applicable)
Visa Streams
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Core Skills Stream: For occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). Stay up to 4 years.
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Specialist Skills Stream: For highly skilled professionals meeting the higher salary threshold. Stay up to 4 years.
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Labour Agreement Stream: For workers sponsored under a labour agreement. Stay up to 4 years.
Required Documents
- Valid passport & Employment contract
- Employer nomination approval
- Educational certificates & Work experience documents
- English language test results (if required)
- Police clearance & Health examination report
Benefits
Live and work in Australia for up to 4 years. Include eligible family members. Travel in and out of Australia. Potential pathway to permanent residency through eligible employer-sponsored visas.
Cost & Processing Time
<strong>Government Fee:</strong> From AUD 4,015 for the primary applicant.
<strong>Processing Time:</strong> Processing varies depending on the visa stream and individual circumstances.
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