Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) – Subclass 186 Visa

The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 visa allows skilled workers to work and live in Australia permanently. It is a permanent residence visa that requires nomination by an approved Australian employer to fulfill the skill shortage in various industries if they can’t find qualified and skilled Australian citizenship holders.   

Benefits of 186 visa: 

• Permanent residency in Australia. 
• Work and live anywhere in Australia.  
• Access to Australia public healthcare and social benefits. 
• Pathway to Australian citizenship. 
• Sponsor family members (spouse or children) for permanent residency. 

There are three streams for subclass 186 visa: 

Direct Entry stream 

• For skilled workers with three years full time working experience in the nominated occupation.  

Labour agreement stream 

• Applicants must be nominated by an Australian employer whose business in party to a labour agreement.  

Temporary Residence Transition stream 

• For Subclass 457, 482 visa holders who have worked full-time for their employer for at least two years. 

Both the employer and employee must meet specific requirements to be eligible for the ENS 186 visa. 

186 Visa Requirements for Employers: 

• The business must be legally operating in Australia and must meet necessary requirements to sponsor employee.
• The position for the specific job must be listed on Australia Core Skilled Occupation List (CSOL).
• The business must have enough capacity to employ an individual in a nominated role for at least 2 years.
• The position must be full-time and remain available for at least two years after the visa is granted.
• Proof of Labour Market Testing to show that no skilled and qualified Australian worker is available for the role.
• The nominated position must meet the Australia annual market salary rate (AMSR). 

186 Visa Requirements for Employees: 

• Work experience of at least three years in the nominated occupation, or have 2 years of eligible sponsored employment in the 3 years prior to your application.
• At least Competent English
• Under 45 years of age unless meeting the exempt criteria. 
• Have the required qualifications and skills 
• Meet Australian health requirement
• Meet Australian character requirement 

Note: Above are the basic requirements needed for ENS 186 visa. Additional documents may be required if you're willing to sponsor your family members or relatives. For detailed information on the 186 visa requirements, please consult with our professional migration agent in Sydney. We’ll support you through all the documentation process required for visa subclass 186.  

The application process for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 visa involves several key steps: 

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility 

Consult with Search Education migration agents to assess your eligibility for the Subclass 186 visa. This ensures you meet all necessary criteria before proceeding. 

Step 2: Employer Nomination 

Before you can apply for the visa, your employer must submit a nomination to the Australian Department of Home Affairs. 

The Department will assess whether the nominated position meets all relevant requirements, including: 

• The occupation being listed on the Skilled Occupation List
• Compliance with the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR)
• Suitable working conditions and genuine need for the position 

Step 3: Skills Assessment

A positive skills assessment from the appropriate assessing authority is generally required, particularly for applicants under the Direct Entry stream. 

If you are applying under the Temporary Residence Transition stream and currently hold a Subclass 457, 482, or an eligible bridging visa, a skills assessment may not be required. 

Step 4: Visa Application Submission 

Once the employer’s nomination is approved, you can lodge your Subclass 186 visa application. 

Make sure to provide accurate and genuine documentation, tailored to your specific stream, to support your application. 

The cost and processing time for visa subclass 186 are as follows: 

Search Education is an established migration agent in Sydney, Australia. For the last ten years, we have offered professional advice and support with the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) – Subclass 186 process. 

Visa Eligibility Assessment 

We will assess your eligibility for the Subclass 186 visa and assist you in obtaining a positive skills assessment. 

Employer Sponsorship Assistance 

We assist employers in meeting sponsorship requirements for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa. We also assist business on meeting compliance with Labour Market Testing (LMT) and Department of Home Affairs regulations. 

Visa Application & Documentation Support 

Our certified migration agent will assist you in preparing and submitting a 186 Visa application with accurate documentation. We make sure that your documents meet comply with Australian immigration law to minimize processing delays. 

Migration Consultation with a Registered Agent 

We are registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) and have in-depth knowledge of what it takes to secure a visa approval from the Australian Immigration Department. Our certified agents have expert knowledge in all three ENS visa streams including labor agreement streams, temporary residence transition streams, and direct entry streams and provide up-to-date information on the latest visa policies and processing times. 

Faster and Hassle-Free Visa Processing 

We specialize in reducing chances of visa refusal by meeting all the requirements for the 186 visas. We provide ongoing assistance from nomination to grants of visa and assist in overcoming application problems or employer problems. 

Get Expert Help Today! 

Contact Search Education today to determine your eligibility for Subclass 186 visa and begin your journey toward Employer-Sponsored PR visa.