The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 is a permanent residency visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia. It is a popular immigration pathway for skilled workers who have been nominated by an Australian employer. This visa requires sponsorship from an Australian employer who is willing to nominate the applicant for permanent residency.
To be eligible for this visa, applicants must:
- Have an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list.
- Have a suitable skills assessment for their nominated occupation.
- Be under 45 years of age.
- Meet the English language requirements.
- Have a job offer from an Australian employer.
- Be nominated by an Australian employer who is willing to sponsor the applicant for permanent residency.
- Meet the health and character requirements.
The application process for this visa involves two stages:
- Nomination by the employer: The employer must nominate the applicant for permanent residency and meet certain criteria, such as being an Australian business that has been actively operating for a certain period.
- Visa application: Once the employer nomination is approved, the applicant must submit a complete visa application with supporting documents.