482 visa to 186 visa

The Employer Nomination Scheme visa (SC 186) is a Permanent Residency visa. This visa has 3 streams thorough which you can apply for PR. You have to select the most approriate stream according to your circumstances for a successful outcome for your visa application. The 3 main streams are:

1. Direct Entry Stream: If you are applying for the  186 visa directly, you can explore this stream whether you are onshore or offshore. If you currently hold any temporary visa other than the 482 visa and you are hoping to apply for PR directly then this stream is for you.
2. Temporary Residence Transition stream: You can apply for this stream if you are currently holding an 482 visa.
3. Labour Agreement Stream: This stream is for applicants whose employers have an agreement with the Australian government.

• Be under 45 years of age, unless you are exempt

• Have an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)

• Be licensed, registered or a member if a professional body if its mandatory in the state/territory that you intend to work in.

• Have at least 3 years work experience

• Have a positive skills assessment

• Be nominated by an Australian employer

• Meet character and health requirement

• Have at least IELTS 6.0 for each band or for any equivalent English tests.

• Not have a previous visa cancelled or refused

• Hold a 482 visa or a Bridging visa associated with a 482 visa or a 186 visa
• Be under 45 years of age, unless you are exempt
• Be licensed, registered or a member if a professional body if its mandatory in the state/territory that you intend to work in.
• Have 2 years of work experience while on 482 visa in the last 3 years
• Have a positive skills assessment, only if applicable for your occupation
• Be nominated by the employer who sponsored your  current 482 visa
• Meet character and health requirement
• Have at least IELTS 6.0 for each band or any equivalent English tests.
• Not have a previous visa cancelled or refused

The Eligibility criteria at most times depend on the Labour agreement your employer has with the Australian government.

• Have no adverse information known about the business

• The business must be active and be operated lawfully in Australia

• There must be a genuine need for the role of the nominee employee

• Comply with Australian immigration and workplace relations

• Pay the employee at least the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR)

While you are on your  482 visa you can also apply for the skilled migration program. Skilled migration is a pathway that is very popular among the migrant population in Australia. The skilled migration visas that you can apply are

• Skilled Independent visa (SC 189)
• Skilled Nominated visa (SC 190)
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (SC 491)
• Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (SC 191)

Visa related costs

• Primary applicant: AUD 4,910.00
• Secondary applicant above 18 years: AUD 2,455.00
• Additional applicants below 18 years - AUD 1,230.00

Nomination related costs

• Nomination fee - AUD 540
• Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy, if the business turnover is
  • Less than AUD 10 million: AUD 3,000
  • More than AUD 10 million - AUD 5,000

The levy payments are tax deductible.