Employer Nomination Scheme

Overview

What this pathway provides.

The Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) is a permanent employer-sponsored visa pathway for eligible skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer.

• Permanent residency pathway
• Employer nomination required
• Role and applicant eligibility both matter
• Careful evidence alignment is important

Suitability

Who this visa may suit.

• Workers nominated by Australian employers for permanent roles
• Applicants transitioning from temporary employer-sponsored visas

Requirements

What generally needs to be established.

• Eligible employer nomination
• Suitable role and occupation alignment
• Relevant skills, qualifications or experience
• Supporting employer and applicant documentation
• Stream-specific criteria

Process

A considered sequence.

1. 01

   Assess employer, role and stream suitability

2. 02

   Review worker background against the nominated position

3. 03

   Prepare nomination and visa evidence in a coordinated way

4. 04

   Lodge when the permanent pathway is structurally sound

Material considerations

Issues to understand before proceeding.

• Incorrect nomination structure
• Employer eligibility concerns
• Role or salary not meeting regulatory requirements

Related information

Other detailed visa pathways.