Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visas, subclass 186 visas, are permanent residency visas for highly skilled workers. To be eligible for a subclass 186 visa, a skilled individual professional must be nominated by an Australian employer.
The subclass 186 visa has two streams, the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream and the Direct Entry (DE) Stream. Each stream has different T&Cs and criteria.
To apply in the stream, you must be the holder of a visa subclass 457, a 482 visa, or a bridging visa granted in association with one of these subclasses.
To apply in the Direct Entry stream, you may be in or outside of Australia.
186 Visa Eligibility Requirements
The general requirements are:
- Nominated By an Australian Employer and This Nomination Has Been Approved Within Six Months Before You Apply
- He/she should be under the age of 45 At the Time of Application
- Must Have Required Skills and Qualifications for The Position You Have Been Selected For – Including Holding (Or Being Eligible For) Any Mandatory Registration, Licence, Or Professional Membership
- Must have English Language proficiency
- Should Meet Health and Character Requirements
There are three streams of eligibility for the 186 Visa:
There are three possible application pathways for an ENS visa:
Direct Entry stream
This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by an employer, live and work in Australia permanently.
- you must be nominated by an Australian employer
- your occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations.
- you must have at least Competent English
Cost
From AUD4,640.00
Processing Time Direct Entry stream
| Number of Applications | 25% of applications | 50% of applications | 75% of applications | 90% of applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Direct Entry stream |
3 Months | 9 Months | 11 Months | 12 Months |
Labour agreement stream
This visa lets skilled workers who are nominated by their employers live and work in Australia permanently. The Labour Agreement stream might be for you if you currently work, or will work, for an employer who is a party to a labour agreement.
Stay
Permanently
Cost
From AUD4,640.00
Processing Time Direct Entry stream
| Number of Applications | 25% of applications | 50% of applications | 75% of applications | 90% of applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Labour Agreement Stream |
37 Days | 6 Months | 12 Months | 13 Months |
Temporary Residence Transition stream
This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently.
- You must hold a 457, TSS or related bridging visa A, B or C
- Usually, you must have worked for your employer full-time for at least three years
- You must be nominated by your employer
Processing Time Temporary Residence Transition
| Number of Applications | 25% of applications | 50% of applications | 75% of applications | 90% of applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temporary Residence Transition stream |
4 Months | 9 Months | 11 Months | 12 Months |
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