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Australia · Permanent residence
Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)
- Processing
- 13-14 months
- Cost
- From A$4,910
- Validity
- Permanent residence
Permanent residence visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer. Direct Entry stream suits offshore applicants; Temporary Residence Transition suits those already on a 482/TSS after the qualifying period.
Requirements
- Nomination by an approved Australian employer for a genuine, ongoing role
- Occupation eligible for the relevant stream
- Positive skills assessment (Direct Entry) and at least 3 years relevant experience
- Competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band or equivalent)
- Under 45 at time of application (limited exemptions)
Time and cost
- Processing time
- 13-14 months (Direct Entry)
- Validity
- Permanent residence
- Cost
From A$4,910
Required
- A$4,910 visa application charge (minimum)
- Path to residency
- This is a permanent residence visa
Documents
Employer nomination
Approved nomination for the position
Skills assessment
For the Direct Entry stream
English test results
IELTS, PTE, or equivalent
Work experience evidence
Reference letters covering 3+ years
Tips
- Grants permanent residence directly and may lead to citizenship
- The Temporary Residence Transition stream applies after the qualifying period on a 482 with the employer
- Offshore applicants can use the Direct Entry stream