186 (Employer Nomination PR) Visa

Basic Eligibility:

• Have the necessary skills for the job.
• Be nominated by an Australian employer.
• Meet the health and character requirements.

Subclass 186 Visa Streams:

There are three visa streams under the Subclass 186 visa –

• Direct Entry Stream
• Labour Agreement Stream
• Temporary Residence Transition Stream

Features:

Under all the three streams of the Subclass 186 Visa, an individual can:

• Work and study in Australia.
• Stay in Australia indefinitely.
• Enroll in Medicare – the public health care scheme of Australia.
• Sponsor relatives to come to Australia.
• Travel to and from Australia for 5 years.
• Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.

Eligibility for Direct Entry Stream (Subclass 186):

• Have an occupation according to the relevant list of skilled occupations.
• Have relevant work experience.
• Be a licensed, registered, or a member of a professional body.
• Be nominated by an Australian employer whose business is operating actively and lawfully.
• Be under 45 years of age.
• Have a positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation.

Eligibility for Labour Agreement Stream (Subclass 186):

• Work currently or in the future for your employer under a labour agreement.
• Have suitable English language skills.
• Be under 45 years of age.
• Be licensed, registered, or a member of a professional body if required.
• If in Australia, hold a substantive 457 or TSS visa issued under a labour agreement.

Eligibility for Temporary Residence Transition Stream (Subclass 186):

• Be licensed, registered, or a member of a professional body if required in the state/territory you intend to work in.
• Be under 45 years of age when applying.
• Have competent English.
• Have the required skills and relevant work experience.