EMPLOYER NOMINATION VISA SUBCLASS 186

The Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visa is a permanent residency visa available to skilled workers who are sponsored by their employer or nominated by a state or territory government. The visa allows the successful applicant to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis.

The visa is divided into three streams:

• The Temporary Residence Transition Stream
• The Direct Entry Stream 
• The Labour Agreement Stream

To be eligible for Subclass 186 visa, the applicant must:

• Be sponsored by an eligible employer.
• Nominated by an Australian employer.
• Meet the skills, qualifications and experience requirements.
• Meet the English language requirements.
• Meet health and character requirements.
• Be under the age of 45 at the time of application.
• Hold an eligible visa.
• Have the required skills and qualifications. 

Once approved, the visa holder and their family will be able to stay in Australia permanently and live, work and study in Australia. They will also have access to certain benefits such as Medicare, the right to apply for Australian citizenship and the right to sponsor eligible family members for Australian permanent residency.

What does Subclass 186 Visa let you do? 

The Subclass 186 Visa is a permanent residence visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis. It allows you to work for any employer in Australia and provides access to some social security payments. It also provides a pathway to Australian citizenship.

What is an ENS Subclass 186 Visa?

 The ENS Subclass 186 visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers. It allows a migrant to work in Australia for an approved sponsoring employer for a period of up to four years. The visa holder can also apply for permanent residence after the two-year period if they meet the requirements.

What are the eligibility requirements for the Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 Visa? 

1. You must be nominated by an approved Australian employer. 
2. You must be aged under 45 at the time of application.
3. You must have the qualifications, skills and experience to meet the position requirements.
4. You must meet English language requirements.
5. You must have the skills to contribute to the Australian economy.
6. You must meet health and character requirements.
7. You must meet the Temporary Residence Transition stream requirements, if applicable.

What Is the Processing Time for Subclass 186 Visa?

 The processing time for a Subclass 186 visa can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the application. Generally, the processing time for this visa is approximately 6 to 8 months from the date of lodgments.