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ENS Visa (Subclass 186)

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa 

ENS Visa (Subclass 186) is a permanent visa for high skill level workers. The most common applicants for 186 Visa are Subclass 457 visa/TSS Visa holders seeking permanent residence. Free Employer Hotline     Free Visa Wizard     Schedule a Consultation

ENS involves 2 stages:

  • Nomination
    The business nominates a position
  • Visa
    The employee applies for a visa
Nomination by an employer is constantly reviewed by DIBP and varies on different criteria.

Employer Eligibility

To successfully nominate a position under ENS Visa, the employer must satisfy the following criteria:
  1. Actively and lawfully operating a business in Australia.
  2. Genuinely need a paid employee for that position.
  3. No adverse information is known to DIBP about the business or a person related to the business
  4. Meet the requisite training benchmark and possess a strong record with respect to training Australian employees.
  5. The position must be full-time and ongoing for two years.
  6. Pay the Market Rate Salary with the same conditions and terms of employment as for an Australian performing the same type of work in the same area.

Employee Eligibility

There are three possible pathways for which the employee may qualify for an Employer Nomination Scheme Visa, including: 
  1. Temporary Transition Stream (TRTS). The applicant has worked for the nominating employer for at least 3 years as a holder of a TSS visa before submitting the nomination application. The nominated position must be the same and is permanent. Under this stream, the applicant must not have turned 45 years of age and have at least competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent unless an exemption applies). Skills assessment is not required.
  2. Direct Entry Stream (DE). English level of IELTS 6 or equivalent is necessary, the applicant must have passed skills assessment, the applicant must show a work history of at least 3 years in the nominated occupation, and the applicant must not have turned 45 years of age
  3. Agreement Stream. The nominating employer has a Labour Agreement or a Regional Migration Agreement.The applicant must satisfy the age, English, and experience/skills requirement as stated in the agreement
Holders of a subclass 457 visa/TSS visa who does not meet the requirements under TRT may still apply under DE. Conditions Nil Conditions. Independent Migration No. Employer Nomination Required. State/Territory Government Nomination Not required. Family/Relative Sponsorship Not required. Permanent Migration Pathway This is a permanent visa. Employment Prospects ENS visa is an employer-sponsored visa. Contact Konnecting’s skilled migration agents to see if they can provide you with recruitment consulting. If your skills match the requirements of an Australian company, we can also help locate an Australian skilled migration visa that’s right for you.  

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