186 Employer Nomination Scheme Visa（Direct Entry Stream）

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Project Introduction

Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) is to allow Australian employers to fill highly skilled positions with suitably qualified migrants. The scheme is designed to assist employers who are unable to meet their skilled Australian workforce needs from the local labour market.

This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by an employer, live and work in Australia permanently

Upon approval of this visa, the applicant is required to work for the sponsoring Australian employer for a minimum of two years.

Project Advantages

Live, work and study in Australia indefinitely

Travel to and from Australia for 5 years

Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia

Enrol in Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system)

Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible

Application requirements

Age below 45 years (Some Occupation may be exempt).

Must be nominated by an Australian employer

Must have the necessary skills for the job

Applicant holds a valid occupation assessment.

The applicant must have at least 3 years of full-time work experience in the nominated occupation.

IELTS or equivalent English proficiency score of at least 4 scores of 6 each.

Meet health requirement

No criminal records

Application Process

Preliminary assessment of individual situation and tailor-made plans

Sign a contract

Australian employer apply for employer sponsorship

Employer Submits Job Nomination Application

Submit the visa application and pay the application fees

Waiting for visa review

Visa approved