Work / Immigration visa · Guam to Australia

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Embassy required

Processing time
6 to 12 months
Fee
AUD $2,455
Validity
Permanent
Entry
Multiple entry

Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer. Three streams: Direct Entry (for workers not currently on a 482), Temporary Residence Transition (for 482 holders working 2+ years for their sponsor), and Labour Agreement. Employer must pay nomination fee of AUD $540 and Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy of AUD $3,000 (turnover <$10M) or AUD $5,000 (turnover >$10M). Minimum salary of AUD $76,515 (TSMIT) applies.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Open to all nationalities

  • Age

    Must be under 45 years of age (exemptions may apply)

  • Employment

    Must be nominated by an approved Australian employer. Direct Entry requires 3 years of relevant work experience and positive skills assessment. Minimum salary AUD $76,515.

  • Health

    Must meet health requirements

  • Criminal record

    Must meet character requirements

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Police clearance

    Countries required: All countries lived in for 12+ months in last 10 years; Validity months: 12

  • Skills assessment

    Assessing authority: Relevant assessing authority (Direct Entry stream only); Occupation list: Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL)

  • Health exam

    Panel physician required: Yes; Validity months: 12

  • Work contract

    Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.

    Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No

  • Language test score

    Accepted tests: IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CAE, OET; Minimum score: Competent English: IELTS 6.0 in each band (exemptions may apply for Transition stream)

How to apply

  1. Document gathering

    Employer obtains Standard Business Sponsorship approval, then lodges nomination

  2. Online application

    After nomination approved, applicant lodges visa application through ImmiAccount

  3. Fee payment

    Pay AUD $2,455 visa application charge. Employer pays AUD $540 nomination fee plus SAF levy

  4. Biometrics

    Provide biometrics if required

  5. Processing wait

    Wait 6-12 months for processing

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