Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

The Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) is for skilled workers who want to work in Australia. This visa involves a two-step process, firstly, nomination by an approved Australian employer and then visa application under the nominated stream.

This visa is a permanent residence visa. The visa applicant can be in or outside Australia when the application is made. The visa application can only be made post nomination application and if the nomination has been approved, the visa application should be lodged within six months of the nomination being approved. For the visa application to be granted, the applicant must apply for the visa in the stream and occupation in line with the employer nomination.

With this visa, you can

This is a permanent residence visa. It lets the visa holder and any family members who have also been granted this visa to:

• stay in Australia indefinitely
• work and study in Australia
• enrol in Medicare Australia’s scheme for health-related care and expenses
• apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible)
• sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted.