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Employer Nomination Scheme (SUBCLASS 186)

The Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) is a key pathway for skilled workers seeking permanent residency in Australia. This employer-sponsored visa requires a nomination from an Australian employer, demonstrating a genuine need for the nominated position. This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently.

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Applicants have the option to submit their ENS visa applications through any of the following streams.

Direct Entry Stream: Visa Benefits Stay in Australia: This visa grants indefinite stay in Australia, providing a permanent residency status. Work and Study: Hold the freedom to work and study within Australia’s diverse environment. Health Care Access: Enroll in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare, ensuring access to essential healthcare services. Family Sponsorship: Sponsor eligible relatives to join you in Australia under this visa category. Travel Flexibility: Enjoy the privilege of traveling to and from Australia for a period of 5 years. Citizenship Eligibility: Become eligible to apply for Australian citizenship, marking a pathway to full integration. Duration of Stay This is a permanent visa, allowing you to stay in Australia indefinitely. Permanent residency and citizenship eligibility commence on the day the visa is granted, whether you are in Australia or entering from abroad. Including Family Members You have the option to include family members in your initial application or add them later but before the visa decision. Family members include your partner, dependent child or stepchild, and even the dependent child or stepchild of your or your partner’s dependent child or stepchild. Those holding subclass 457 or subclass 482 visas based on family ties can also be included. Family Requirements Family members applying with you must meet health and character requirements. Even those not applying with you might have to fulfill specific criteria. Cost The visa application costs AUD4,640.00 for the main applicant. Additional charges apply for each family member applying with you. NOTE:Under this stream, undergoing a Skill Assessment is obligatory. Moreover, a proficiency in English equivalent to IELTS 6 in each module is a prerequisite. Additionally, any secondary applicant aged 18 and above must demonstrate Functional English ability, attaining an Overall IELTS score of 4.5 or its equivalent within the last 1 year.

Labour Agreement Stream:

This visa lets skilled workers who are nominated by their employer live and work in Australia permanently. The Labour Agreement stream might be for you if you currently work, or will work, for an employer who is party to a labour agreement. Visa Privileges Stay in Australia:Indefinite residency in Australia. Work and Study:Freedom to work and study within Australia. Health Care Access:Enrollment in Australia’s Medicare scheme for healthcare. Family Sponsorship:Eligibility to sponsor relatives to join in Australia. Travel Flexibility:Ability to travel to and from Australia for 5 years. Citizenship Eligibility:Option to apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible. Government Payments Note:Newly arrived residents may experience a waiting period for specific Australian Government payments and benefits. Duration of StayThis visa is permanent, allowing indefinite residency. Permanent resident status begins on the day the visa is granted, whether the applicant is in Australia or entering from abroad. Including Family Members: Applicants can include family members in the initial application or add them before the visa decision. Family members encompass partners, dependent children or stepchildren, and those related to the applicant’s partner. Family Requirements Family members applying together must meet health and character requirements. Those not applying together might also need to fulfill specific criteria. Cost The visa application fee is AUD4,640.00 for the main applicant, with an additional charge for each family member applying with the main applicant.

Temporary Residence Transition Stream:

This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently. If you hold a 457 visa, have worked in Australia for the past two years (excluding periods of unpaid leave) in the same occupation with the nominating employer, and they are now offering you a permanent position in that occupation, you may be eligible to apply under this stream. Note: No Skill Assessment is necessary for this stream. However, proficiency in English equivalent to IELTS 5 in each module is required unless exempted. Additionally, any secondary applicant aged 18 and above must demonstrate Functional English ability, achieving an Overall IELTS score of 4.5 or its equivalent within the last 12 months unless exempted. Visa Benefits Stay: Indefinite residency in Australia. Work and Study: Freedom to work and study. Health Care: Access to Australia’s Medicare scheme. Family Sponsorship: Eligibility to sponsor relatives. Travel: Flexibility to travel to and from Australia for 5 years. Citizenship Eligibility: Option to apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible. Duration of Stay Permanent residency starts on the day the visa is granted, whether in Australia or upon entry from outside. Including Family Members Include family members during the application or add them before the visa decision. Family Members: Partner, dependent child or stepchild, partner’s dependent child or stepchild, dependent child or stepchild of your or your partner’s dependent child or stepchild. Additional Inclusion: Someone holding a subclass 457 or subclass 482 visa granted as a family member. Requirements: Health and character requirements apply to family members applying together. Those not applying together might also need to meet specific criteria. Cost Visa fee: AUD4,640.00 for the main applicant. Additional charges for each applying family member.

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