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Employer-sponsored permanent residency for skilled professionals with Australian job offers.
Last updated: 2025-10-30
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Overview
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa – Subclass 186 is an Australia skilled migration program that allows qualified professionals to gain permanent residency through employer sponsorship.
This visa provides a direct PR pathway for those with a valid job offer from an approved Australian employer, allowing them to live, work, and include family members in their application.
It supports Australia’s critical skill needs and helps employers fill long-term skilled positions across industries.
What you getالمزايا
Direct pathway to Australian permanent residency.
No points test — based on employer sponsorship.
Family members can be included in the same application.
Access to Medicare, education, and PR rights upon grant.
Faster processing under employer nomination stream.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Visa application charge (primary applicant)
Official VAC; additional charges apply for secondary applicants.
Nomination application fee (employer)
Paid by the sponsoring employer.
Skills assessment (if required)
Varies by occupation.
English test (typical)
IELTS/PTE provider pricing.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Nominated by an approved Australian employer.
Have an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
Be under 45 years of age (unless exempt).
Possess at least 3 years of relevant skilled experience.
Meet the English, health, and character requirements.
Hold skills and licensing (if required) for the nominated occupation.
Who cannot apply
No employer sponsorship or unapproved sponsor.
Occupation not on the MLTSSL.
Over 45 years old without exemption.
Failure to meet skills or experience criteria.
Language requirementاللغة
Minimum level
Competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band or equivalent)
Accepted tests
Eligible occupationsالمهن
Common eligible occupations (examples)
- ✦Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
- ✦Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233512)
- ✦Registered Nurse (ANZSCO 254499)
- ✦Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241411)
The processكيف نعمل
Employer nomination
Your employer applies to nominate your position under the ENS program.
Skills and experience verification
Ensure you meet qualifications, licensing, and experience requirements.
Visa application
Submit Subclass 186 visa application within 6 months of approved nomination.
Health and character checks
Complete medicals and police clearances as requested.
Decision and grant
Upon approval, receive permanent residency status.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
- ✦Passport, national ID, and birth certificate
- ✦Marriage or name change documents
Employer & Nomination
- ✦Approved nomination from employer
- ✦Employment contract and job offer letter
Skills & Experience
- ✦Qualification certificates and transcripts
- ✦Reference letters proving 3+ years of relevant experience
English & Tests
- ✦IELTS/PTE results showing Competent English
Health & Character
- ✦Panel medical examination results
- ✦Police clearances from countries lived in (12+ months)
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Employer must meet sponsorship obligations and pay correct salary.
Visa refusal possible if role does not match nominated occupation.
Processing delays may occur due to nomination verification.
Compliance
Employer must pay market salary rate (no underpayment).
Nominee must work in the nominated occupation for the sponsoring employer.
Maintain accurate records for audits by Home Affairs.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, and Labour Agreement streams.
Start the Australia route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.