EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME VISA
For skilled workers sponsored by an Australian employer for permanent residency.
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186)
Introduction: Welcome to Flyworld Migration, your trusted partner in navigating the intricacies of Australian migration. The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186) is a permanent residency visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia permanently. It requires nomination by an approved Australian employer.
Overview: The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186) is designed to address skill shortages in the Australian labor market by allowing employers to sponsor skilled workers for permanent residency. It offers a pathway for skilled workers who have been nominated by their employer to transition from temporary to permanent residency.
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Benefits
- Permanent residency status in Australia for the visa holder and eligible family members.
- Freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia.
- Access to government services and entitlements, including healthcare and education.
- Opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
- Pathway to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.
Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186) include:
- Being nominated by an approved Australian employer for a skilled position.
- Having the necessary skills, qualifications, and experience to perform the nominated occupation.
- Meeting health and character requirements.
- Satisfying English language proficiency requirements if applicable.
- Meeting any additional requirements specified by the Department of Home Affairs.
Requirements:
- Requirements for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186) include:
- Submission of a valid job offer from an Australian employer who is approved to sponsor overseas workers.
- Completion of a skills assessment by a relevant assessing authority if required for the nominated occupation.
- Providing evidence of relevant qualifications, work experience, and English language proficiency
- Meeting health and character clearance requirements.
- Obtaining an approved nomination from the employer through the Department of Home Affairs.
How to Apply
- The sponsoring employer applies for approval as a Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) or becomes a party to a Labor Agreement.
- The employer nominates the skilled position to be filled by the visa applicant.
- The visa applicant lodges their visa application online and provides all necessary documentation.
- The applicant undergoes health examinations and provides police clearance certificates if required.
- The visa application is processed by the Department of Home Affairs.
- Processing Time: Processing times for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186) vary depending on various factors such as the volume of applications, completeness of documentation, and individual circumstances. Generally, processing times range from several months to over a year.
- Cost: The cost of applying for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186) varies depending on factors such as the stream under which the applicant applies and whether the applicant includes family members. As of [current date], the visa application fee for the main applicant starts from AUD $4,640.
- At Flyworld Migration, we are committed to providing comprehensive migration assistance to skilled workers and employers seeking to navigate the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa program. Contact us today to explore your options and begin your journey to permanent residency in Australia!