{"id":5275,"date":"2024-04-02T10:08:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T10:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elconsultans.com\/?page_id=5275"},"modified":"2025-05-27T07:30:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T07:30:20","slug":"employer-sponsored-186","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elconsultans.com\/index.php\/employer-sponsored-186\/","title":{"rendered":"Employer Sponsored 186"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2><b>What is the Subclass 186 Visa?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a permanent residency visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia. This visa is employer-sponsored, meaning an Australian employer must nominate you for a position that aligns with your skills and qualifications.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalmigrationsolutions.com\/the-employer-nomination-scheme-subclass-186-visa-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-australias-employer-sponsored-permanent-residency-pathway\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Migration Solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udd04 Streams Under Subclass 186<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Subclass 186 visa comprises three streams:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct Entry Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For individuals who are not transitioning from a temporary visa and have a positive skills assessment for an eligible occupation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For individuals who hold a Subclass 457 or 482 visa and have worked for their nominating employer for at least three years.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visafast.com.au\/employer-nomination-scheme?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VISAFAST MIGRATION CONSULTANCY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Labour Agreement Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For individuals sponsored by an employer through a labour agreement.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ielts.com.au\/australia\/prepare\/article-live-and-work-in-australia-employer-sponsored-visas-ielts-requirements?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDP IELTS Australia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>\u2705 Eligibility Requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>General Requirements<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Under 45 years at the time of application, unless exempt.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visafast.com.au\/employer-nomination-scheme?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VISAFAST MIGRATION CONSULTANCY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>English Proficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Demonstrate at least competent English (e.g., IELTS band score of 6.0 in each component).(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ielts.com.au\/australia\/prepare\/article-live-and-work-in-australia-employer-sponsored-visas-ielts-requirements?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDP IELTS Australia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health and Character<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Meet health and character requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Direct Entry Stream<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skills Assessment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Obtain a positive skills assessment for an eligible occupation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Work Experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Have at least three years of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visahome.com.au\/employer-nomination-scheme-visa-subclass-186\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visahome.com.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Temporary Residence Transition Stream<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visa Status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Hold a Subclass 457 or 482 visa.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visafinder.com.au\/key-policy-updates-for-employer-sponsored-visas-subclass-186-regulation-5-19\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visafinder.com.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Have worked for the nominating employer for at least three years.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visafast.com.au\/employer-nomination-scheme?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VISAFAST MIGRATION CONSULTANCY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Labour Agreement Stream<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Labour Agreement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Be sponsored by an employer through a labour agreement.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visaguide.world\/australia-visa\/work\/employer-nomination-visa-186\/\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VisaGuide World<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udcbc Employer Obligations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers nominating an employee for a Subclass 186 visa must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nomination Fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pay a nomination fee of AUD $540.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hect.com.au\/en\/employer-nomination-scheme-visa-subclass-186\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HECT Migration &amp; Appeal Experts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Contribute to the SAF levy, which is AUD $3,000 for businesses with an annual turnover of less than $10 million and AUD $5,000 for businesses with a turnover of $10 million or more.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hect.com.au\/en\/employer-nomination-scheme-visa-subclass-186\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HECT Migration &amp; Appeal Experts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Market Salary Rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offer a salary that meets or exceeds the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR) and the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), currently set at AUD $73,150.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visahome.com.au\/employer-nomination-scheme-visa-subclass-186\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visahome.com.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Comply with all relevant Australian laws, including employment and workplace regulations.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hect.com.au\/en\/employer-nomination-scheme-visa-subclass-186\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HECT Migration &amp; Appeal Experts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udcc4 Application Process<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employer Nomination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The employer submits a nomination application to the Department of Home Affairs.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visahome.com.au\/employer-nomination-scheme-visa-subclass-186\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visahome.com.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visa Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once the nomination is approved, the employee submits a visa application.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hect.com.au\/en\/employer-nomination-scheme-visa-subclass-186\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HECT Migration &amp; Appeal Experts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Decision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Department of Home Affairs processes the visa application and makes a decision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udcb0 Costs<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visa Application Fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary Applicant: AUD $4,770(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agma.com.au\/employer-nomination-scheme-visa-ens-subclass-186\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agma.com.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Applicants (18 and over): AUD $2,385(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agma.com.au\/employer-nomination-scheme-visa-ens-subclass-186\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agma.com.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Applicants (under 18): AUD $1,190(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agma.com.au\/employer-nomination-scheme-visa-ens-subclass-186\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agma.com.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nomination Fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: AUD $540 (paid by the employer).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SAF Levy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: AUD $3,000 or $5,000 (paid by the employer).(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visahome.com.au\/employer-nomination-scheme-visa-subclass-186\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visahome.com.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>\u23f1 Processing Times<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing times for the Subclass 186 visa can vary:(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jadeimmigrationlawyers.com.au\/186-ens-employer-nomination-visa\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jade Immigration Lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct Entry Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Approximately 5 to 18 months.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jadeimmigrationlawyers.com.au\/186-ens-employer-nomination-visa\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jade Immigration Lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temporary Residence Transition Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Approximately 14 to 16 months.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kpmg.com\/xx\/en\/our-insights\/gms-flash-alert\/flash-alert-2024-208.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KPMG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Labour Agreement Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Variable.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jadeimmigrationlawyers.com.au\/186-ens-employer-nomination-visa\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jade Immigration Lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Processing times are subject to change and can vary based on individual circumstances.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83c\udf1f Benefits of Subclass 186 Visa<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Permanent Residency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Live and work in Australia permanently.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ielts.com.au\/australia\/prepare\/article-live-and-work-in-australia-employer-sponsored-visas-ielts-requirements?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDP IELTS Australia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Healthcare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Access to Australia&#8217;s public healthcare system, Medicare.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Family Sponsorship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ability to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Citizenship Pathway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udcde How Earth Link Can Assist<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Earth Link, we specialize in guiding skilled professionals and employers through the Subclass 186 visa process. Our services include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility Assessment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Determine your eligibility for the Subclass 186 visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employer Guidance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Assist employers in meeting their obligations and submitting nomination applications.(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalmigrationsolutions.com\/the-employer-nomination-scheme-subclass-186-visa-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-australias-employer-sponsored-permanent-residency-pathway\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Migration Solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visa Application Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Help applicants prepare and submit their visa applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Document Preparation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensure all necessary documents are correctly prepared and submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ongoing Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Provide updates and guidance throughout the processing period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udcde Contact Us<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to take the next step toward your Australian permanent residency? 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