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What is Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)?
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 is a permanent visa for skilled foreign workers. It has three streams: Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, and Labour Agreement. Key requirements include a relevant occupation, skills assessment, English proficiency, work experience, and a market-rate salary. No points test is needed.
Your Success Depends on Your Points Score!
Explore The Three Streams of 186 Visa Explore
Direct Entry Option: Fresh Employer Sponsorship
- Permanent Visa Upon Approval
- No Previous Employment Necessary
- Requires 3 Years of Experience
Temporary Residence Transition: TSS to PR
- TSS 482 to PR Pathway
- Requires 3 Years of Work
- Faster Processing (6-12 months)
Labur Agreement Option: Specialized Sectors
- Requires Formal Labour Agreement
- Industry-Specific Pathways
- Flexible Criteria
⚠️ Migration Policies Change Frequently
Don't wait! Points thresholds and occupation lists are regularly updated. What's eligible today might not be tomorrow. Secure your application now with expert guidance.
Strategic Employer Nomination Management: Six-Phase Process
1. Detailed Eligibility Review
Initial consultation verifies occupation eligibility, assesses skills requirements, checks work experience, confirms English proficiency, and identifies optimal stream. Employer assessment includes business verification, financial review, and nomination compliance checks.
2. Skills Assessment Management
Coordinate with assessing authorities for various occupations. Manage employment references, qualifications verification, RPL documentation, and appeals for negative assessments. Timeline: 8-16 weeks based on authority and complexity.
3. Employer Nomination Preparation
For Direct Entry: Manage Labor Market Testing, including advertising for a minimum of four weeks. Prepare nomination application with required business evidence and position justification.
4. Subclass 186 Application Submission
Lodge Form 1365 with required documentation: skills assessment, English test results, employment references, and health clearances. Quality assurance minimises Requests for Information.
5. Liaison with Department & RFI Management
Monitor via ImmiAccount. Respond to Department RFIs about business verification, position details, or nominee qualifications. Aim for prompt responses within 7-14 days.
6. Visa Grant & Arrival Support
Upon visa grant, coordinate entry arrangements, Medicare enrolment, and Tax File Number application. Provide ongoing advisory on employer obligations and citizenship eligibility.
Reduces Nomination Refusal Risk
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Subclass 186 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
To sponsor parents, be an Australian citizen or PR, and meet specific criteria.
Costs vary by visa type; Contributory 143 is $47,955 per parent. Additional expenses apply.
Visitor visas allow stays of 3-12 months, depending on the visa type and insurance requirements.
Processing times range from 6 months to over 30 years, depending on the visa subclass.
At least half of the parents' children must be Australian citizens or PRs living permanently in Australia.
No, each parent requires a separate application and fees, but they can apply together.
If they fail, you cannot sponsor them; consider long-stay visitor or alternative family visas.
Yes, most subclasses allow work rights, except Subclass 870, which is visitor-only.
Yes, many families switch strategically to improve their queue position while paying full contributory fees.