186 Employer Sponsored Permanent Residence Visa
186 Employer Sponsored Visa Direct Entry Stream
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)
Advantages of 186 Employer Sponsored Visa
·There are many types of professions and industries that can be applied for under the 186 visa
·There are no strict requirements for personal and company assets
·Can bring eligible family members to apply at the same time
·Underage children can attend Australian public schools for free
·Enjoy Australian public healthcare and other Australian social welfare allowances
186 Visa DE Category Application Process
Step 1: Employer Position Nomination Application
Step 2: Applicant's 186 Visa Application
186 Employer Sponsorship Visa DE Category Requirements for Employers
·Legitimate and ongoing business operations
·Financial stability and no record of poor business performance (such as no tax evasion record at the tax bureau, etc.)
·To meet the requirement of paying training funds (SAF), small businesses (with an annual turnover of less than AUD 10 million) need to pay AUD 3000 in a lump sum, while other businesses need to pay AUD 5000 in a lump sum.
·The nominated profession must be a profession that is truly needed by the business
·Nominated professions must be on the Medium - to Long Term Career List (MLTSSL)
·The position provided must be full-time and last for at least 2 years
·Pay visa applicants an annual salary of no less than AUD 70000 and meet the annual average market wage level (AMSR) (updated in 2023)
186 visa DE category requirements for applicants
·The main applicant is under the age of 45 when submitting the application
·Meet the English proficiency equivalent to 4 out of 6 IELTS scores
·Having relevant educational background and over 3 years of full-time work experience
·Through vocational and technical assessment
·Visa applicants and family members are required to undergo health and character checks
Scope of Visa Application
The 186 visa is suitable for a wide range of applicants, including international students, technical professionals, white-collar workers, and business people; There are various job categories that can be applied for, including chefs, auto mechanics, welders, fitters, IT engineers, early childhood educators, electricians, carpenters, accountants, social workers, nurses, architects, and more.
Scope of employer application: The employer group that can provide guarantees is also very diverse, including restaurants, factories, schools, trading companies, import and export companies, construction companies, real estate development companies, etc.
Geographical Scope: The 186 visa does not have any geographical restrictions on the employer or nominated position's workplace, and is applicable to all parts of Australia.