VISA 186 | EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME
What is the 186 Visa program?
This is a permanent residence visa for highly skilled foreign workers, sponsored by Australian businesses to live and work long-term in Australia (applicable to CBD areas: Brissbane, Melbourne, Sydney,… )
Visa 186 has 3 streams
Direct Entry stream
Labour Agreement stream
Temporary Residence Transition stream
Requirements
Age
< 45 years old
Work experience
At least 3 years of experience in the industry
English skills
IELTS 6.0 for each skill
or PTE 50 for each skill
Skill Assessment
Have a skills assessment certificate issued by the Australian government
Industry
Included in the designated list
Sponsor
Nominated with the Australian government & employment for at least 2 years
Benefits
Visa
Duration
Live and work in Australia for up to 5 years
Sponsoring
Relatives
Sponsoring relatives who meet PR requirements
Social
Security
Enjoy full health and study policies like Australian citizens
Financial
Benefits
Receive salary according to Australian labor law while working
Citizenship
Opportunity
Obtain Australian citizenship after 4-5 years (if you meet the conditions)
Work & Travel
Rights
Freedom to live and work in Australia