Employer Nomination 186

Additional Information

Different from TSS visa (Subclass 482) which takes applicants a few years to become eligible for permanent residency, Subclass 186 is one-step permanent residency, but have higher requirements at the same time.
This visa is also for holders of TSS Visa (Subclass 482) to obtain permanent residency through a two-stage process.
Holders of Subclass 186 visa will need to work at least 2 years for the sponsoring employer following the grant of the visa.
You may include your family in your visa application so your entire family can migrate together.

Direct Entry stream

Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream

Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream

have an occupation on the Occupation List for Subclass 186 Visa
have 3 years of work experience in the nominated occupation;
have not worked on a Subclass 457 visa/TSS 482 visa with their nominating employer for 2 or 3 years

Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream

Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream

Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream

have worked on a Subclass 457 visa/TSS 482 visa in the same occupation with their nominating employer for 2 or 3 years
are nominated and offered a permanent position by their employer

Labour Agreement stream

Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream

Labour Agreement stream

standard visa programs are not available, for example, because of an applicant’s low English proficiency
employer must first negotiate a labour agreement with Commonwealth/state government
terms and conditions of the labour agreement are flexible and negotiable, allowing for concessions and lower visa requirements

Eligibility (Employer)

Eligibility (Applicant)

Eligibility (Applicant)

Be a lawfully operating business with no adverse information unless exempt

Become a business sponsor

Demonstrate a genuine need for a full-time position

Nominated occupation meets caveats requirements (if applicable)

Establish the position cannot be filled by an Australian citizen or permanent resident through Labour Market Testing (the position must be advertised strictly in accordance with migration law)

Pay the nominee (applicant) at least annual market salary rate (AMSR) which cannot be lower than: $70,000 + superannuation

caveats if applicable

Ensure the employment conditions that will apply to the nominee are not less favourable than those that apply/would apply to an Australian worker performing equivalent work at the same location.

Pay Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy

Eligibility (Applicant)

Eligibility (Applicant)

Eligibility (Applicant)

The nominated occupation is on Occupation List for Subclass 186 Visa

Aged under 45 (for Direct Entry stream) or 50 (for Temporary Residence Transition stream) unless exempt

Have at least competent English (please note certain occupations, such as Accountant, are required to have a higher level of English proficiency)

For Direct Entry stream only – obtain a positive skills assessment unless exempt

Have at least 3 years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience in the nominated occupation

have relevant qualification and registration/licence (if applicable)

Meet health and character requirements