Employer Nomination Scheme Visa
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa
Visa Cost
AUD 4,910
Processing Time
Direct Entry stream about 6-9 months (50%) / 14-20 months (90%)
Eligibility
- Sponsored by an Australian employer
- The occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience
- English at IELTS 6 in all four bands or equivalent
- Under 45 years of age (some exemptions)
- Hold a 482 visa and have worked with the employer for 3 years (Temporary Residence Transition stream)
Key Information
Validity / Stay / Residence
Permanent residence; the first grant includes a 5-year travel facility period, after which a Resident Return visa (RRV), or citizenship and a passport, is required to return to Australia.
Eligible Dependants
You can bring the spouse/de facto partner and dependent children to obtain permanent residence together.
PR / Permanent Residence Pathway
This visa is permanent residence (PR); you are a permanent resident from grant, with no provisional stage; you can apply for citizenship once residence and other conditions are met.
View provisional-to-permanent transition overview →Application Steps
Employer Nomination
Employer Nomination
The employer lodges the nomination application for you
- The employer must be an approved sponsor
- The position must be on the MLTSSL
- The salary meets the requirement
Lodge Visa Application
Lodge Visa Application
Lodge the visa application after nomination is approved
- Lodge the application online
- Upload supporting documents
- Pay the visa fee
- Health examination and character check
Required Documents
| Document Name | English Name | Required | Description | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | Passport | Valid passport | - | |
| Nomination Approval | Nomination Approval | The nomination approval letter | - | |
| Skills Assessment | Skills Assessment | Required for some categories | - | |
| English Test Results | English Test Results | English score | - | |
| Employment Evidence | Employment Evidence | Employment evidence | - | |
| Health Examination | Health Examination | Health examination report | - | |
| Police Clearance | Police Clearance | Police clearance | - |
FAQ
How many application streams does 186 have?
How long does it take to move from 482 to 186?
Common Refusal Reasons
- Over 45 and not eligible for an exemption
- English below competent level (6.0 in each band) with no exemption
- The nominated salary is below the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT), causing the nomination to be refused
- Failing the skills assessment under the Direct Entry (DE) stream, or insufficient work experience/skills
- Insufficient (under 2 years) of eligible work with the approved sponsoring employer under the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream
- The genuineness/full-time-permanence of the employer-nominated position is in doubt, or health or character not met
Can you appeal after a refusal? See the Visa Refusal & Review (ART) Guide.