Employer Nomination Scheme
Subclass 186
The Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) is a permanent visa enabling skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, to live and work in Australia permanently.
Overview
The visa is granted based on the holder being skilled in a specific occupation however the visa doesn’t require you to seek or maintain employment in this occupation once it is granted.
There are two more common streams for this visa:
- Direct Entry stream: For applications under 45 who ave an occupation on the MLTSSL and have obtained a positive skills assessment in their occupation
- Temporary Residence Transition stream: For applicants who had applied for or held a 457 visa before 18 April 2017, or those who applied for a 457 or 482 visa after 18 April 2017.
About this Visa
Direct Entry stream
If your occupation is on the MLTSSL list you may be nominated for the Direct Entry stream. You must be under 45 years of age, have Competent English and meet the skill assessment. Occupations generally require 3 years experience, however some occupations may be exempt. Your nominating employer must offer you a two year full time position on grant of the visa. They must also pay you at a market salary rate and prove the genuineness of the position.
Temporary Residence Transition stream
The Temporary Residence Transition stream is available to applicants who have worked for the same Australian sponsor in the same occupation for 3 years on a subclass 482 visa. As the subclass 482 only started in March 2018, holders of this visa are eligible for the TRTS as of March 2021.
Direct Entry stream - You may be eligible for this stream if:
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You have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation listList Item 1
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You have a suitable skills assessment for the occupationList Item 2
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You have at least 3 years relevant work experience, unless you are exemptList Item 3
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You are nominated by an Australian employerList Item 4
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You are under 45 at the time of application
Temporary Residence Transition stream - You may be eligible for this stream if:
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You have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation listList Item 1
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You have a suitable skills assessment for the occupationList Item 2
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You have at least 3 years relevant work experience, unless you are exemptList Item 3
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You hold a 457, TSS or related bridging visa A, B or CList Item 4
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You are nominated by an Australian employer
General visa eligibility:
We Are Here To Help
Whether you are applying under the Temporary Residence Transition Stream, or as a Direct Entry applicant, We Are One assess your individual circumstances.
We work with both you and your employer from assessing eligibility right through to application lodgement and finalisation. We ensure all stakeholders are kept informed every step of the way, and remain your dedicated representative until the Department make a decision on your visa.
