Permanent Visa – ENS Sub Class 186 Visa
This is a Permanent resident visa, available for skilled workers, nominated by an Australian Employer to work in Australia.
There are two stages in this application process
- Stage 1 – Employer applies for Nomination application
- Lawfully operating business in Australia
- Having a genuine need for a skilled worker who cannot be recruited locally.
- Full-time ongoing position for at least 2 years
- Market Salary rate offered to the employee
- Meet all Australian immigration and workplace relations law
- Stage 2 – Employee applies for a SC 186 Visa
This visa can be applied under one of the two streams:- Temporary residence Transition Stream, or
- Direct Entry Stream
Following table lists a general comparison between the two streams of ENS Visa:
| Requirement | Temporary Residence Transition | Direct Entry |
| Occupation | An occupation in the Medium and Long term strategic skills list (MLTSSL) Any occupation - if the applicant held or was an applicant of a SC 457 visa (which was subsequently granted) on 18 April 2017 | An occupation in the Medium and Long term strategic skills list (MLTSSL) |
| Current Visa | A SC 482 (TSS) visa holder having worked with the nominating employer for at least 3 years at the time of application. A SC 457 visa holder who has worked with the nominating employer for at least 2 years at the time of application. | Holder of any visa in Australia or an overseas worker with no visa. |
| Age | Less than 45 years old (exemptions apply) | Less than 45 years old (exemptions apply) |
| Skills Requirement | Generally not required. 3 Years work experience. | A valid skills assessment At least 3 years work experience |
| English ability | Competent English or English medium secondary and/or Higher Education study for at least 5 years | Competent English |
Concessions and Exemptions are available on some of the above requirements based on individual circumstances.
Please contact eMA by purchasing a MAP to get answers for your specific circumstances.
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