Employer Sponsored Permanent Residency Visas
The Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa is for skilled workers that have been offered a nomination for a permanent position in an eligible occupation in Australia (via the Direct Entry stream).
The ENS 186 visa is also a common pathway (via the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream) for TSS/SID SC482 visa holders who may be eligible to transition to permanent residency after two years on their SC482 visa.
All occupations that are listed on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) are eligible for nomination via the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) via the Direct Entry pathway.
The three streams of the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)
The Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream – 482 Visa to PR
The Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream is for subclass TSS/SID visa holders who have worked with their employer under a TSS/SID Visa for a minimum of two years (depending on your circumstances) and has been offered permanent employment by their employer.
The Direct Entry (DE) Stream
The Direct Entry visa stream enables applicants in certain occupations to be sponsored directly for permanent residency.
Applicants must have at least three years of work experience, have a positive skills assessment, possess competent English skills, and be nominated in an eligible occupation.
The Labour Agreement (LA) Stream
The Labour Agreement Stream is for skilled workers that are sponsored by an organisation that is a party to a negotiated Labour Agreement with the Australian government.
The Employer Nomination Scheme 186 Visa has two application stages
First Stage – Employer Nomination
The Employer lodges a nomination for the applicant to work in their organisation.
The nomination will include a specified occupation that is listed on the relevant legislative instrument, the terms and conditions of employment, and the business has a genuine need for the employee.
Second Stage – Visa Application
The Nominee then lodges an application for a visa to work permanently in the company they have been sponsored by.
They must show they have the required skills, English ability and meet health and character requirements.
Next steps in the Subclass 186 – Employer Nominated Scheme
If you have any questions about the requirements for an Employer Nominated Scheme (subclass 186) visa or would like to speak to one of our immigration lawyers for more information on Australian visas, get in touch with Ethos Migration Lawyers by calling 1300 083 843 today.
Employer Nomination Scheme 186 TRT & DE – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
A nomination approval means the position nominated by your employer has been approved by the Department and you can lodge the associated visa application.
Depending on the stream you are applying under you will need documents relating to your identity, skills, work experience and English ability.
The Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa is a permanent visa in Australia. This allows the applicant to live and work in Australia permanently.
As a visa applicant, you have an obligation to inform the Department of Home Affairs of any incorrect information that you may have given. This obligation remains even if you are subsequently granted a visa.
If your passport details have changed since you lodged your subclass 186 visa application, you can notify the Department of Home Affairs online through your Immi Account or through a paper Form 929.
You may still be eligible to have your subclass 186 visa granted. Please contact our office for assistance.
If your contact details have changed since you lodged your visa application, you can notify the Department of Home Affairs online through your Immi Account or through a paper Form 929.
All pathways of the Skills in Demand (SID) (subclass 482) visa have a clear route to permanent residency in Australia via the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186) visa.
Yes, all holders of a TSS/SID (subclass 482) visa are eligible to transition to permanent residency after completing two years on their SC482 visa with their sponsoring employer.