who is this visa for?
The Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) is a permanent visa that allows an Applicant to remain in Australia indefinitely.
The Applicant must be nominated by an eligible Employer however, the Employer (and position) may be located anywhere in Australia. The Applicant is expected to work for the Employer in the nominated position for at least 2 years following the grant of the visa.
EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME VISA (SUBCLASS 186) - INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS
Unlike the Temporary (subclass 482) and Provisional (subclass 494) visa options, permanent visas granted under the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)do not require the Employer to become a Standard Business Sponsor (SBS).
BECOMING A RECOGNISED STANDARD BUSINESS SPONSOR
Whilst the Employer does not need to apply to become a Standard Business Sponsor (SBS), they must still be able to demonstrate the same criteria as part of the Nomination Application.
To nominate an international person for an Employer Sponsored Scheme visa (subclass 186), an Employer must be able to demonstrate that:
- 1. Active and lawful operation of a business in Australia;
- 2. Financial viability and tax compliance;
- 3. Good standing - no adverse information or findings;
- 4. They have a genuine vacancy for a skilled position in Australia;
- 5. They are unable to fill the position from the Australian domestic labour market;
- 6. The position will be full-time and paid an annual salary equal to, or greater than, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) which is currently set at $70,000 per annum (based on a 38-hour week); and
- 7. The annual salary is a fair reflection.
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Obligations as a Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Holder
This is a Permanent visa allowing the holder to remain in Australia indefinitely. There are no work or study restrictions placed upon this visa.