186 visa - Employer Nomination Scheme
This visa lets skilled workers, who have an occupation in the relevant skilled occupation list and are nominated by an employer, live and work in Australia permanently.
As skilled migration pathways undergo modifications and limitations, the 186 visa secures a future to those who choose to embark on this transformative journey. The Employer sponsred work visa offers a smoother trajectory towards achieving the ultimate goal of Permanent Residency.
186 visa requirements
If you meet the following requirements then you may be eligible for the 186 visa
- Have an occupation in the relevant skill occupation list
- Have at least 3 years of work experience in the nominated field.
- Have a positive skill assessment
- Be nominated by an approved sponsor
- Be under 45 years of age, unless exempt
- Have at least 6.0 IELTS
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Meet the eligibility requirements
It is important that you fulfill the rquirements set out by the Department of Home Affairs. The 186 visa has three streams and eacch stram has distinctive eligibility criteria to be able to apply for the 186 visa.
Nomination from approved sponsor
It is essential for you to be nominated by a sponsor, who is an Australian employer. We will guide you to correspond with your employer to guide them through the intricacies of the nomination process, providing them with comprehensive insights into the requirements stipulated by the Department of Home Affairs.
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We will steer you through the complexities, ensuring that you remain on track and avoid any pitfalls that may hinder your prospect in getting a successful outcome for your visa. With our comprehensive expertise and personalized support, we assist in every facet of the visa application process.
Genuine Position Statement
The genuine position statement is aimed at ensuring that the employment opportunity you fill is authentic and in line with the guidelines of the Australian immigration system. It emphasizes the necessity for employers to genuinely need your skills to fill the specific role within their organization.
You can demonstrate the genuine position statement by providing documentation and evidence that supports the legitimacy of the employer's business, the relevance of your nominated position, and the authenticity of your role within the organization.
Visa Streams
The 186 visa offers three distinct streams, namely
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Direct entry stream
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Labour agreement stream
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Temporary residence transition stream.
Each of these streams represents a tailored pathway for different circumstances of applicants. Its important that you select the appropriate stream for a successful visa outcome.
The main streams of the 186 visa
Each stream has its own eligibility requirements
Direct entry stream
- Be below 45 years unless exempted
- Have an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
- Have at least 3 years work experience
- Have a positive skills assessment
Temporary residence transition stream
- This is available only if you hold SC 457, TSS Visa or related bridging visa
- Your occupation must be listed in ANZSCO
- You must have worked for the sponsoring employer for a certain period
- Your employer can be an associated entity in control of the business
Labour agreement stream
- This is available If you hold 457, TSS visa or related bridging visa issued under labour agreement while onshore .
- Offshore applicants need not have a specific visa.
- Your occupation must be approved in the labour agreement
- Each agreement is unique and might include any number of changes to the conventional standards.
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