Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186

Overview

The Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) lets skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer live and work in Australia permanently. Its streams include Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition and Labour Agreement pathways.

The applicable stream determines the skills, employment history, assessment and nomination criteria. The employer nomination and worker visa application are related but separately assessed.

Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 Requirements

The points below are a general orientation to the current government material. Meeting one item does not establish eligibility, and criteria can differ by stream or applicant circumstances.

• An Australian employer must nominate the worker for an eligible position.
• The applicant must have the skills for the job and meet the requirements of the selected stream.
• Age limits apply unless an exemption is available.
• English, health, character and registration or licensing requirements can apply.
• The nominated employment is expected to meet the duration and employment settings described by the Department.

Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 Document Checklist

Worker documents can include identity, English, skills assessment where required, qualifications, employment references and licensing. Employers provide nomination, business and position evidence.

• Use the visa page's step-by-step instructions and any document checklist linked from it.
• Provide accurate, consistent information and clear colour scans of requested documents.
• Arrange English translations in the form required by the Department.
• Check whether health examinations, police certificates, biometrics, skills evidence or sponsor documents are requested.

How to Apply for Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186

The employer lodges a nomination and the worker lodges the linked visa application through ImmiAccount. Applicants should identify the correct stream before relying on any skills-assessment or work-history rule.

• Confirm the correct visa and stream on the Department of Home Affairs website.
• Read every eligibility and step-by-step section that applies to the applicant and any family members.
• Use ImmiAccount for the application unless the official page instructs otherwise.
• Keep contact, passport and circumstances information current after lodgement.
• Read the written decision and, if granted, check all conditions in the grant letter and VEVO.

Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 Fees, Processing Times and Conditions

Visa charges can change and may include additional applicant charges, later instalments or separate costs. Use the official Visa Pricing Estimator for the intended lodgement date.

Published processing times describe recently decided applications and are a guide only. They are not a promise for an individual application. Check the official processing-time guide and respond promptly if the Department requests more information.

Visa conditions are legally significant and vary. A visa holder should use the grant letter and Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) to check the conditions attached to the granted visa.