Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) is a permanent
residence visa which allows eligible Australian employers to sponsor suitably
skilled workers to live and work in Australia.
You may include
family members in your application when you apply or/and add family members to
your application after you apply but before the Department decide on your visa.
You may include
family member such as
your partner
your dependent child or stepchild
your partner’s dependent child or stepchild
the dependent child or stepchild of your or your partner’s dependent child or stepchild
someone who currently holds a subclass 457 or subclass 482 visa if the Department granted them that visa because they are a member of your family
Direct Entry Stream lets skilled workers
who are nominated by an employer, live and work in Australia permanently where
you must
Have an occupation that is on
the list of eligible skilled occupation
Have at least 3 years relevant
work experience unless exception applies
Have a positive skills
assessment unless exception applies
According to the information released by the Department; this visa enables you to
Live, work and study in Australia unrestrictedly
Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
Enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
Travel to and fromAustraliafor 5 years
Access certain Australian Government payments and benefits after a certain waiting period.
Apply for permanent residence, if eligible
Please visit here for more information about the newly arrived resident’s waiting period in relation to the Australian Government payments and benefits.
Eligibility
To be eligible to successfully apply or this visa, you must
Have an eligible occupation
Please visit here for more information about the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
Have at least 3 years relevant work experience in your occupation
an academic as a university lecturer or faculty head by a university in Australia or
Scientist, researcher or technical specialist by Australian government scientific agency or
holding a Special Category (subclass 444) or New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (subclass 461) visa and have worked for the nominated employer in the nominated position, for at least 2 years in the last 3 years before the date you applied for the visa
Be nominated by an approved Australian employer and apply within 6 months of the nomination being approved
Be under 45 years of age when you apply, unless exemption applies.
Meet the health requirement for both you and your family members who apply for this visa with you
Meet the character requirement
Sign the Australian values statement
Demonstrate competent English language
Please refer to here for competent English language
Not owe any debt to Australian Government
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Condition
Condition 8515 , You must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entering Australia
Approved employer and the nomination Transaction Reference Number (TRN)
Identity document such as current passport
Evidence of any licence, registration or professional membership
Skills and qualifications documents, documents that prove your skills and qualifications
Proof of your skills and qualifications such as a positive and valid skill assessment, curriculum vitae CV or resume, proof of work experience
Character documents such as Overseas police certificate, Australian police certificate
Partner document such as partner’s identity documents and character documents, current marriage certificate
Documents that prove a de facto relationship including the joint bank account statements, billing accounts in joint names, joint leases or mortgages and documents that show you have both lived at the same address
Your partner’s evidence of functional English
For dependants under 18 documents, identity documents, proof of relationship such as a birth or marriage certificate
Form 1229 consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years
For dependent 18 years old or older, please provide identity document, proof of relationship and character documents
Evidence of family member, please provide Form 47a a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over, proof of relationship
Prove that the family member is financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply
Proof they live with you
their tax records
proof they are currently studying
Processing times
As indicated in the Department website, it is usually ranging from 5 Months to 8 Months to proceed the application.
Application Process
Step1: Gather all documents and a nominated employer and
position in your occupation
Step2: Apply is visa online visa ImmiAccount
Step3: The Department will notify you your visa outcome.
Cost
You can find all information in relation to the cost of
this visa in the Department website.
The visa costs AUD4,115 for the main applicant.
The visa costs AUD$4,890 for each family member
aged 18 years or older who applies this visa with you and has less than
functional English.
Please be aware that other costs may apply such as health checks, police certificates and biometrics.
Frequently Asked Question
What if my Visa is refused? You will be informed of reasons for the refusal and of your appeal rights to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Travel to and from Australia You can travel to and from Australia unrestrictedly for up to 5 years. You are required to complete Resident Return RRV to re-entry Australia as a permanent resident.
Part B – Labour Agreement Stream
Introduction
The Labour Agreement Stream is desirable for applicant who are currently or will work for an employer who is a party to a labour agreement.
Eligibility
To be eligible to successfully apply or this visa, you must
Currently work or will work for your employer under a labour agreement
Have a suitable English language skill, experience, skills according to the labour agreement
Be licensed, registered or a member of a professional body if it is mandatory required from your proposed State
Be nominated by an approved Australian employer whose business is actively and lawfully operating in Australia and party to a labour agreement
Be under 45 years of age when you apply, unless exempted by the labour agreement.
If you are in Australia, you must hold a substantive 457 or TSS visa issued under a labour agreement.
Meet the health requirement for both you and your family members who apply for this visa with you
Meet the character requirement
Sign the Australian values statement
Not owe any debt to Australian Government
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Condition
Condition 8515 , You must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entering Australia
Check list
Approved employer and the nomination Transaction Reference Number (TRN)
Identity document such as current passport
Character documents such as Overseas police certificate, Australian police certificate
Partner document such as partner’s identity documents and character documents, current marriage certificate
Documents that prove a de facto relationship including the joint bank account statements, billing accounts in joint names, joint leases or mortgages and documents that show you have both lived at the same address
Your partner’s evidence of functional English
For dependants under 18 documents, identity documents, proof of relationship such as a birth or marriage certificate
Form 1229 consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years
For dependent 18 years old or older, please provide identity document, proof of relationship and character documents
Evidence of family member, please provide Form 47a a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over, proof of relationship
Prove that the family member is financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply
Proof they live with you
their tax records
proof they are currently studying
Processing times
75% of applications: 15 months
90% of applications: 24 months
Application Process
Step1: Gather all documents and a nominated employer and
position in your occupation
Step2: Apply is visa online visa ImmiAccount
Step3: The Department will notify you your visa outcome.
Cost
You can find all information in relation to the cost of
this visa in the Department website.
The visa costs AUD4,115 for the main applicant.
The visa costs AUD$4,890 for each family member
aged 18 years or older who applies this visa with you and has less than
functional English.
Please be aware that other costs may apply such as health checks, police certificates and biometrics.
Frequently Asked Question
What if my Visa is refused? You will be informed of reasons for the refusal and of your appeal rights to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Travel to and from Australia You can travel to and from Australia unrestrictedly for up to 5 years. You are required to complete Resident Return RRV to re-entry Australia as a permanent resident.
Part C – Temporary Residence Transition Stream
Introduction
The Temporary Residence Transition Stream allows skilled
workers who are nominated by their employer live and work in Australia.
According to the information released from the Department, this visa enables you to
Live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
To be eligible to successfully apply or this visa, you must
Hold a subclass 457, TSS or related Bridging visa A, B or C
Have worked for your employer for at least 3 years full time while holding a subclass 457 or TSS visa
Have been nominated by an Australian employer whose nomination was approved in the 6 months before you apply
Have an eligible occupation
Please visit here for more information about the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
Be licensed, registered or a member of a professional body if it is mandatory required from your proposed State
Have relevant work experience where you must work for at least 3 or 4 years for your sponsored employer while holding a subclass 457 or subclass 482 before nominating you for the subclass 186 visa
Be nominated by the employer who sponsored your temporary work visa and apply within 6 months of the nomination being approved
Be under 45 years of age when you apply, unless exemption applies.
Meet the health requirement for both you and your family members who apply for this visa with you
Meet the character requirement
Meet the health requirement
Sign the Australian values statement
Have at least competent English language
Please refer to here for competent English language
Not owe any debt to Australian Government
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Condition
Condition 8515 , You must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entering Australia
Checklist
English test result if applicable
Health examination
Identity document such as current passport
Evidence of any licence, registration or professional membership
Skills and qualifications documents, documents that prove your skills and qualifications
Character documents such as Overseas police certificate, Australian police certificate
Partner document such as partner’s identity documents and character documents, current marriage certificate
Documents that prove a de facto relationship including the joint bank account statements, billing accounts in joint names, joint leases or mortgages and documents that show you have both lived at the same address
Your partner’s evidence of functional English
For dependants under 18 documents, identity documents, proof of relationship such as a birth or marriage certificate
Form 1229 consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years
For dependent 18 years old or older, please provide identity document, proof of relationship and character documents
Evidence of family member, please provide Form 47a a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over, proof of relationship
Prove that the family member is financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply
Proof they live with you
their tax records
proof they are currently studying
Processing times
As indicated in the Department website, it is usually ranging from 9 Months to 16 Months to proceed the application.
Application Process
Step1: Gather all documents
Step2: Apply is visa online visa ImmiAccount
Step3: The Department will notify you your visa outcome.
Cost
You can find all information in relation to the cost of
this visa in the Department website.
The visa costs AUD4,115 for the main applicant.
The visa costs AUD$4,890 for each family member
aged 18 years or older who applies this visa with you and has less than
functional English.
Please be aware that other costs may apply such as health checks, police certificates and biometrics.
Frequently Asked Question
What if my Visa is refused? You will be informed of reasons for the refusal and of your appeal rights to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Travel to and from Australia You can travel to and from Australia unrestrictedly for up to 5 years. You are required to complete Resident Return RRV to re-entry Australia as a permanent resident.