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186 – Employer Nomination Scheme

  • If you have an employer in Australia who is willing to sponsor you, or have previously worked in Australia on a 457 Temporary Work visa, you may be eligible for an Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186).
  • The Employer Nomination Scheme offers permanent residency to skilled workers in Australia.
  • There are three streams available for the Employer Nomination Scheme visa: the Temporary Residence Transition stream, the Direct Entry stream, and the Agreement stream.
  • The Temporary Residence Transition stream is designed for Temporary Work (subclass 457) visa holders who have worked for their nominated employer for two years and are now being offered a permanent role.
  • The Direct Entry stream is available for those who have been nominated by their employer or have not worked in Australia or have worked in Australia for a short time period.
  • The Agreement stream is for applicants who are sponsored by their employer under a labor agreement.
  • If you are granted an Employer Nomination Scheme visa, you will have permanent work rights and can remain in Australia indefinitely.
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Introduction

The Employer Nomination Scheme is designed for skilled workers who have either held a Temporary Work visa (subclass 457) or have an approved Australian employer who is willing to sponsor them.

  • If you are granted an Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa, you will have permanent residency in Australia.
  • You will be able to live in Australia indefinitely and have access to all the benefits that permanent residents enjoy.
  • You can study at any educational institute in Australia, including universities, TAFEs, and vocational training centers.
  • You will be eligible to enroll in Medicare, Australia's national health scheme.
  • Once you meet the citizenship criteria, you will be able to apply for Australian citizenship.
  • You will have the freedom to travel in and out of Australia for a period of 5 years from the date your visa is granted.
  • You will be able to sponsor eligible family members to come and live in Australia.

VISA APPLICANTS

  • To be eligible for the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa, you must have an employer who is willing to sponsor you, have held a Temporary Work visa (subclass 457), or be sponsored by an employer through a labor agreement.
  • The Employer Nomination Scheme offers three streams, which are the:
    • Temporary Residence Transition stream, for Temporary Work (subclass 457) visa holders who have worked in their nominated occupation for two years for an employer who wants to offer them a permanent role
    • Direct Entry stream, for applicants who have been nominated by an employer, have not worked in Australia, or have only worked in Australia for a short period of time, or are temporary residents who do not meet the criteria of the Temporary Residence Transition stream
    • Agreement stream, for applicants who are sponsored by an employer under a labor agreement.

CONDITIONS

As with all Australian permanent residents, you and any additional visa applicants must adhere to Australian laws.