Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186

The Subclass 186 is a permanent residency visa.

This visa involves a two steps process:

Nomination Application

In this stage the business operation and the positions offered are reviewed. Requirements for the nomination are:

  • The nominate occupation must be on Medium and Long Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
  • Market salary rate for the position must be met
  • Labour market testing must be undertaken
  • Skilling Australians Fund: Employers must make a contribution to the Skilling Australians Fund
Visa Application

Visa can be obtained through three possible pathways:

Temporary Residence Transition (TRT): For applicants who have worked with the sponsoring employer on a 482 visa in an occupation listed on the Medium to Long term List for the last three years. Requirements:

  • The occupation must be on MLTSSL
  • No skills assessment is required
  • Have at lest competent English (Ielts 6 in each band or equivalent)
  • Age limit is 45
  • Minimum 3 years with the sponsoring employer
  • Meet the health requirement
  • Meet the character requirement

Direct Entry Stream: For applicants who are seeking employment through a nomination by an employer that has a genuine need for a skilled worker in a permanent and ongoing position. Requirments:

  • The occupation must be on MLTSSL
  • Have at least 3 years of experience relevant work experience 
  • Have relevant skill, qualifications and work experience 
  • Have a relevant skill assessment
  • Have at lest competent English (Ielts 6 in each band or equivalent)
  • Be under 45 years of age
  • Meet the health requirement
  • Meet the character requirement

Agreement Stream: where the employer has a Labour Agreement