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Employer Nomination Scheme Visa ENS (Subclass 186)
What is 186 Visa?
The current situation of on-going skill shortages across a number of industry sectors has resulted in Australian employers seeking suitably qualified personnel from overseas or highly skilled temporary residents currently in Australia to fulfil existing contracts or to meet new business commitments. Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) grants permanent residence to overseas workers who are sponsored by their Australian employer.
Employer Nomination Scheme visa application process is a two-stage process:
- 186 Nomination by the employer
- Visa 186 application
Who can get 186 Visa?
Eligibility requirements:
- under the age of 45
- have required skills, qualifications, and/or licences or registrations to fulfil the position.
- meet English language requirement, exempt from the English requirement if you are a valid passport holder of the following countries: United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland
- business must be actively and lawfully operating in Australia
- must have a genuine need to fill a skilled position
- full-time employment contract for at least two years
- pay market rate salary
- business has no adverse information
- meet health and character requirement
- must meet additional criteria of the stream in which you are applying for
After the nomination has been approved, the visa application must be lodged within six (6) months. This visa allows the visa applicant and any dependent family members included in the visa application to live as permanent residents in Australia.
What are the Streams under 186 visa?
Direct Entry stream – Obtain a positive the skill assessment and have three years post-qualification work experience in your nominated occupation
Transition stream – for applicants who have worked for the same sponsor and same occupation for 3 years
Labour agreement stream – currently work, or will work, for an employer under a labour agreement. Sponsored by an employer through a negotiated formal labour agreement
How long to process 186 Visa?
ENS 186 processing times vary by stream, application completeness and Home Affairs caseload. Check current processing guidance before relying on a fixed estimate.
TESTIMONIALS FROM REAL PEOPLE
Ali Khan
“With help of AIA, my brother my family and I could acquire Australian tourist visa. Because of political and social reasons, this is not an easy task for Iranians”
Owen Barnabas
“Had a very urgent case regarding the 482 visa. Thanks to AIA and particularly Ruby who acted on my case urgently I had my 482 visa granted within a very short period of time. The manner in which it was dealt with was very professional and all done so by a very friendly and kind team. I would highly recommend them”
Caroline Butler
“Myself and my partner had a very urgent case regarding the 482 sponsorship visa that was handled brilliantly by AIA, especially by Ruby. She took on our case and acted on it as soon as possible. I would highly recommend AIA as we got our visa through in a short period of time”
Peter King
“AIA handled my case rapidly and with professionalism. Within two weeks of AIA submitting my application for AU citizenship I was contracted by AU Immigration for an interview and test. AIA was a great investment and provided stellar services”
Romain Davies
“My case for the 482 visa was not easy and urgent but AIA and especially Ruby found the good way to manage it. I knew that it would be difficult and may be not possible to get this sponsor but Ruby did it! Thank you”
Viki Wong
“Ruby and team were very helpful and thorough. We are Kiwis and have successfully achieved our PR goal with their assistance in a very quick time-frame.
Highly recommend them”
Hepzi Dorairaj
“I applied for 189 visa through AIA. I’m very glad I chose AIA as they made my visa process very smooth and absolutely with no stress during skill assessment and EOI. They are very approachable and kind to provide any clarification anytime I reach out to them. They always do it right the first time. I definitely recommend AIA.”
Raphael, Brazil
My 482 visa was complicated, after speaking to many agents, I met for consultation with Michaela at AIA office, within 3 weeks my application was lodged and visa was granted very quickly. Speak to AIA if you have a complicated case, they will point you in the right direction and sort it out.
Marion, Philippines
“AIA did a great job with my partner visa application for wife from Philippines. They did Prospective marriage visa stage, 820 visa and second stage 801 applications. Friendly and experienced staff. I am now happily settled in Brisbane with my wife and children. They are experts in partner visas and highly recommend them.”
