The Subclass 186 Visa is a Permanent Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa that allows skilled workers to live and work permanently in Australia. It is designed for individuals who are nominated by an Australian employer for a specific position.
The visa grants permanent residency, allowing holders to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
An Australian employer must nominate an applicant for a skilled position, and the employer must be actively operating in Australia while fulfilling all sponsorship requirements.
Can include your immediate family members (such as your spouse, de facto partner, and dependent children) in your application, allowing them to live, work, and study in Australia as well.
As a permanent resident, you can access Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system, which provides affordable healthcare services.
With permanent residency, you can travel in and out of Australia freely for 5 years. After that, you can apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) to maintain travel rights or apply for Australian Citizenship after meeting residency requirements
Being nominated by an employer for a skilled position provides job stability and the opportunity to develop your career in a high-demand sector.
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Must be on the nominated occupation list.
At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Required for some occupations.
Must work for the nominating sponsor or associated entity (unless exempt).
Must meet minimum proficiency (unless exempt).
Hold a substantive or Bridging visa, comply with previous visa conditions.
Maintain adequate cover during your stay.
Must meet health and character standards.
Must meet required English proficiency.
No outstanding debts or prior visa cancellations.
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