Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa - Subclass 186 (ENS)

The Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS) - Subclass 186 visa is a Permanent Employer Sponsored visa that requires a company to nominate you for employment. It is similar to the standard TSS (482), visa but the TSS is temporary. The 186 is permanent.
You can also apply for this permanent visa anywhere in Australia, so Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are fine. However, you can only get nominated for this visa in certain occupations and if you meet certain requirements. It is not for everyone.
Relevant Links:
✔ 186 Visa: www.pathwaytoau...
✔ 482 Visa: www.pathwaytoau...
✔ Skill Assessment: www.pathwaytoau...
✔ MLTSSL: immi.homeaffair...
WHAT CAN YOU DO ON THE 186 VISA?
This visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers. It allows you to live and work in Australia, have access to medicare, include family members and may eventually lead to citizenship. The ENS visa allows you to work in Australia under one of two main streams. The stream I am discussing the Direct Entry Stream.
The Direct Entry Stream
This stream allows you to apply for to apply directly for the permanent employer sponsored visa. In order to apply for this visa
• You hold a full skill assessment in an occupation on the MLTSSL
• You have worked in the occupation at the required skill level for at least 3 years.
• English test report (IELTs 6) in each band (or be from a native English speaking country)
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What is the Process
The permanent ENS visa is very similar to the TSS visa, however the company is not required to become a Standard Business Sponsor. Only the nomination and visa application are required.
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Nomination:
The company must submit a nomination application for the employee
The employer must apply to the Department of Home Affairs to nominate a foreign employee to fill the position. Immigration will decide if the employer fulfills the nomination requirements.
To be successful in nominating an employee the employer must demonstrate that:
• The position that the sponsored employee must fill is on the MLTSSL
• The employee must show the genuine need to hire a foreign worker
• The foreign employee is paid at least the Australian Market Salary. That it, he is receiving employment remuneration equal to that or above that of an Australian citizen. This must be at least $53 900 + Superannuation (usually it is more)
• You must have a full time employment contract for at least 2 years from visa grant
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Visa Application:
Apply for the visa
• After the employee has been nominated to fill a position, they may then apply for a ENS employer sponsored visa to fill the position. In my experience the nomination is the hard part. The visa is the easy part.
To be successfully granted the visa the employee must demonstrate that they:
• Possess the required skills, education and qualification to fill the position
• Skill assessment and at least 3 years work experience at the required skill level
• Have Competent English
• Are of good character and health
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Immigration Charges:
- Visa Application Charge - $4045
- Training Levy Fee - $3,000 or $5000 depending on the size of the company
- Nomination Fee - $540
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Visa Processing Times:
This can vary but the current time taken is around 3 - 14 months. Please note, skill assessment can take upwards of 3 months to process as well.
If you would like to chat with a registered migration agent about your options, feel free to contact Pathway to Aus and we can organise a consultation.
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[@theeverythingtravelnursesh]

Thank you for this video. The Australian English written on the Department of home affairs is a little difficult to comprehend. I'm ready to Travel Nurse my way across Oz.

[@Gajan.bala04]

Thank for you given detailed information about Australian immigration info brother...have a nice day brother....tc.

[@mohinparmar8819]

Thank you 👍for giving the best advice...I am from India and if anyone wants to visit Australia for work then I highly recommend you to visit the Migrate zone as they ease the visa process and provide the best services in Vadodara.

[@insightsmundoafora]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@sudarshansuppiah8192]

Please let me know if somebody knows how long will generally take for processing subclass 186 practically. ( Web site says 6-7months)

[@Pathwaytoaus]

It could take considerably longer. Immi is processing a lot of visas very slowly atm

[@mariastephanieedisan6566]

Very informative.Thanks heaps

[@ciccioinsa9644]

I am a computer engineer with 31 years and 6 years of working experience. If I travel to Australia myself, thanks to a Working Holiday visa, to look for an Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) sponsor, how soon can I find one? Do I have a good chance?

[@abhia9103]

Hi, thanks for the info. Does the skill assessment have to include work experience (wasn't sure what full skill assessment mean) or can I demonstrate skill assessment using study and PY; and relevant 3 years experience using experience letter and pay slips!?

[@GEONVLOGS]

well presented

[@tomajaja]

If I have a positive skill assessment in Chemist (Vetasses) a competent English and 5 years of experience in my field (Vetassess) If it is possible that a migration agent can do contact an employer? or the applicant has to look for a employer? Thank you very much for your videos and for sharing information about this visa

[@sofiaforzano2103]

Hi there thank you for this video.. with the new tsmit what will happen to those being on a 482 that are earning below 70000 will I need the increase tsmit for my 186 or is the one of 53000 still good??

[@truth8717]

Can you help in finding a sponsorship to move to Australia? I am a software developer working in India for the last 15 years.

[@avkolte3488]

As per latest Budget Can you please confirm, already submitted 186 TRT for ICT occupation will now be prioritized right?

[@gladysmierpontongan343]

Hope to avail this pathway .. I am a Public School teacher here in the Philippines..

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Great, have you done a skill assessment?

[@sumitrarokapun6811]

Can we reapply if ENS is refused? Does my work experience count while studying?

[@MandeepSingh-yy8zc]

I am painter and my employer wants me to stay with him for a long time occupation is Painting! but I've completed cert 3 in carpentry because I was earlier interested in that! what's the options to I have?

[@jaikgeorge9113]

If my wife has 2years masters degree from the UK, will be excepted from the English language requirement for the ENS 186 visa? She is the secondary applicant?

[@rishanpokhrel8106]

Hi Nick, thanks for your video, was really helpful. In my case I have a been working as a Cook since 2017 and I'm working as a Chef currently fulltime and have 3 years plus experience as Chef since 2018. But I received my Cert IV in Commercial Cookery (Recognition Prior Learning - RPL) on Oct 2020. I may have worked more than 6000 hrs worked in Kitchen as Chef and Cook. I have a willing company to sponsor me with whom I'm working for past 2 years as a Chef. My question is do I still need a 3 years fulltime Chef experience post my Cert IV which was on Oct 2020 for me quality to apply ENS 186 Direct Entry System. Please advise.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You could have 3 years post qual or 6 years in total - Full time

[@natkhatsg]

Are Australian employers open to hiring off-shore workers? I mean, is it any good to apply for jobs when I am off-shore (considering I meet all other requirements like MLTSSL/ IELTS/positive skills assessment etc.)?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

It completely depends on the occupation and how in demand your occupation is in Aus.

[@natkhatsg]

@@Pathwaytoaus I am an architect, which is in their MLTSSL....but I don't see employers very willing to hire off-shore people.

[@linhangtuan8011]

Thanks for sharing all the necessary information about 186 which is important for me. Just wonder how much is enough to meet the AMSR for software engineer. If you don't know, please give me some sources so that I can find the approximate amount.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

It depends on a lot of factors - eg - are there any other software engineers at the company, location of employment etc.

[@ozzypups]

I am an equity partner in a 4 year old AgTech startup. My work is Business Analyst. I am not sure if being a board member would help my own company sponsor me! Can you please help?

[@nainauppalapati5154]

Can the secondary applicants on 186 visa work in Australia as a permanent resident ?

[@leechuy9670]

Thank you for this video! I am a Phd research student in STEM. Can I apply 186 after this course if I get a job from a research institute? Or Do i still need 3years experiences?

[@WeAreProudAustralian]

Hi Mate, I'm in Australia on 489 visa and due to delayed processing time of 887 visa, I intend to opt for 186 visa (direct entry) as I'm have a full time employement in my Engineering profession. Do I just need to speak with the employer to nominate me. Will they give me a letter, or they will process my nomination and post receipt of confirmation I need to pay the visa fee, training levy fee and nomination fee all together or nomination fee first and after nomination the rest of the fees for applying visa.

[@mdasim6435]

Hi, your video is really good. You explained in nice simple way. I really appreciate your efforts for making this kind of videos to help us. However i have a question, is the immigration department issuing offshore 186 Visa, as i am having a employer who wants to hire me and happy to sponser. Plz give me current update Thanking you in advance

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes I believe so.

[@Karina-om7od]

Hi Dear, Electrical Engineer, currently on a 482 visa, +3 years of experience in Australia. I know once I complete 3 years working to my current employer on the 482 I then can apply to 186 transition stream; however, I wonder if right now I can apply for the 186 direct entry stream, can’t I ? Thanks in advance for your time 🙏!!

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, yes electrical Engineer is on the MLTSSL, so if you have a skill assessment you should be able to go for the 186 DE.

[@nallellavarun-nani]

Hi Karina have you applied 186 DS

[@4292mic]

Hello sir.. Do I need a job offer first or can shall I create an EOI for this..?? I meet all the requirements but don't know how to proceed..Thanks

[@pawanbrar8]

I have 2 years of full time work experience as a chef because of section 48 bar I couldnt apply for 482 I won AAT and I got student visa... now the government put chef in critical list so can I go for 1 more year under my employer and get 3 years of experience done then apply for 186 direct entry or just get 482 from the employer.... because my employer are willing to sponser me in both cases??

[@adamboy3746]

hi, my employer wants me to sponsor at the position of cafe/restaurant manager based in sydney. i have been working there for 3 years now. Are they eligible to sponsor me? If they can sponsor which visas is that so i can get permanent residency later.

[@deepakkush]

Hi, Does the 3 years of experience have to be after ACS deducted 4 years? So I have 6.8 years of experience and ACS deducted 4 years out of it..So am I eligible to apply for the visa or I have to wait for it to be 3 years after the deduction?

[@apin122]

IELTS is required for ENS , ? Even I studied in English medium until masters

[@jeanclaudezammi2137]

Hi nick, I would like to know if a trade person qualified for Australia Would still need 3 years of experience even if undertaken the job ready program?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes for the 186 they would still require 3 years post qual

[@jeanclaudezammi2137]

@@Pathwaytoaus right. and after its granted, can you change jobs or you would have to stay with the same employer for certain amount of time?

[@vincentchan1207]

For the skill assessment, do I have to already had the 3years experience before I apply the skill assessment? Or I have the experience not immediately before 5years if this can count for skills assessment? So is it both skill assessment and immigration required 3 years experience of immediately 5years?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

It depends on the occupation.

[@vincentchan1207]

how about chef?

[@samratchapagain9812]

I wish if you could give detail information about subclass visa 187. thank u so much

[@Pathwaytoaus]

The Subclass 187 visa is no longer available. You should check out the Subclass 494 visa

[@mdmathewdc]

Hi, I had a doubt with ACS Skill Assessment. Will they still reduce 2 years experience if I have a Australian Masters degree? I had 1.8 years of work experience as a Programmer Analyst before coming to Australia to do my Masters in IT. Currently working as a Frontend developer for 6 months now after graduating Masters and I'm trying for a 186 visa now.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, for the 186 visa you would generally need 3 years of full time post qualification work experience.

[@srimantamondal4928]

Hi , I have TSS 482 and I am working in Australia 1.5 years however I am working with same company 5+ years. In this can my employer Sponsor 186?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

What is the occupation?

[@arunganesan3284]

My situation also same. My occupation Software Tester mentioned in 482 visa.

[@nandy9649]

Thanks for information just to inquire does this visa require settlement funds and if yes of what amount in Australian dollars

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Not for 186

[@shrabanibanik5874]

can I leave my company after visa grant?

[@naveengulya1440]

I want to ask about bridging visa. My nationality is Indian, do I eligible to apply for a 186 bridging visa when I am on australian tourist or visitor visa?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You need to apply for the actual substantive. visa to be issued a bridging visa

[@nifa1597]

There's something I don't find anywhere. Please, may I know if to be sponsored with a 186 visa as a chef, by "3 years relevant experience" , does it mean experience as a cook counts? Or not? Sorry the language barrier doesn't let us understand well this because the translation of "relevant" has a tricky meaning in my language. Thanks in advance for your answer 🙏

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Experience as a cook would not count

[@jakro_ph1789]

Is it even someone got the positive skills assessment as cook / chef? Even your job title is just cook?

[@sunnyrathod12345]

Thank you for your guidelines. Do I need to work 3 more years to get sponsor after my positive skill assessment? I’m already working with company since last 38 months. I’m planning to get skill assessment after 5 years of experience.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

What occupation? Generally speaking it only matters on when you meet the skill level requirement (not when you do the skill assessment)

[@daisyw3850]

@@Pathwaytoaus hi there, I’m wondering if chef wants to apply for subclass 186de, how to count the 3 years, post-qualification or pre qualification is fine ? Cause my boyfriend had been working in a Japanese restaurant as a chef for 2 years (full time) before getting chef assessment, does it count ? Thanks a lot

[@ayushkar1174]

Hello Sir, Does IELTS english test required for 186

[@wimalkumara4289]

Hi. If an applicant has both IELTS and PTE passes at the required level ,will he be eligible for points for both certificates. Kindly advise. if yes what would be the basis.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

No, you only get the points for your highest level of English

[@jeanandella4367]

if one studies a trade in Australia and does the job ready program on the post graduated visa, do you still need to have 3 years of experience?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

For the 186, yes you do

[@routeaustralia7000]

Should The 2 years employment gets counted after the visa gets granted or If I stay with the same employer before 482 granted Does it count to the 2 years when transitioning to 186?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

For the 186 Direct Entry Stream you must have 3 years full time experience post qualification. (With the current or previous employers)

[@nnamdi9525]

What type of TRA skill assessment is used for a fitter general on a 186 visa.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Full Skill Assessment or OSAP depending on the passport

[@nnamdi9525]

@@Pathwaytoaus ok, you mean MSA.

[@ismailmohamed6280]

How about prospective marriage visa 300 still not working update please that visa thank you

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Sorry what is the question? You cannot apply for a prospective marriage visa?

[@Mrmonkedbrill]

Is a married individual still be qualified for 186 direct entry visa? I saw in the government website about the condition that one must not be married or in de facto relationship before the visa is granted. Thank you!

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes, if you are married you can apply for a 186.

[@ashainp]

Does experience in another country count as well? If not is 2 years experience enough for engineering?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes experience offshore or onshore are both fine

[@jakro_ph1789]

Hi just a question about 3 years experience. I’ve been working full time as a general hand, post qualification (cert 3/4 diploma in hosp) from 1 April 2019 - 3 March 2021 Then, i’ve got a positive skills assement from TRA as a cook/ chef dated 22 April 2020 Currently, I’ve been working as a chef de partie from 8 March 2021 til present day under tss 482 visa. Am I eligible for ens direct stream to the same company or a differenr company? Thanks

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Probably not. You would need 3 years of full time post Cert IV experience in order to apply for a 186 as a chef

[@jakro_ph1789]

Thanks for your reply. So even I got the positive skills assessment the work that i’ve done post qualification is invalid? Thanks so much

[@mamun2]

if i have valid ahpra registration as a medical officer but i prefer applying 189 rather than 186...will my application still be prioritized?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Potentially, but 189 is still points tested

[@malikibrahim3989]

Hi if a person can't get 6 Band in each module of Ielts in 186 DE then can my employer write a letter to DOHA for concession of Ielts score . My Ielts score is below.. Listening 6 Speaking 7 Writing 5.5 Reading 5

[@Pathwaytoaus]

I dont believe it would work for 186 DE

[@jashankamboj98]

Hey, currently i am on subclass 485 and i already got 2yrs of full time + part time experience in Automotive industry with the same company. My company is happy to sponser me for 482, after how long i will be eligible for 186? Thanks

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You will need 3 years of full time work experience post qualification in order to apply for the 186

[@greatjrperiadventures8361]

My Work experience is overseas and it’s 3 year as recognized by Engineers Australia. I have a keen employer/sponsor also to give me sponsorship, as i have started working with them already on a Student Visa. Can i apply for this visa? Thank you in advance.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

What is the occupation?

[@Guru4Money]

Hi My employer want me to promote as restaurant manager and sponsor me in Sydney. What visa category is that and when can i apply for Permanent residency? Thanks 🙏

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, in Sydney you cannot apply for a permanent employer sponsored visa as a restaurant manager

[@d.i.yanythingbossku7896]

Sir good day.... I'm from Philippines that possible for direct hired from employer from Australia.. Now time of pandemic its possible or not because the employer from company they said send may original passport. Via FedEx that company legally to recruit employees to other countries like my country Philippines 🇵🇭. Thank you I hoping for your response.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, I do not think you need to post your original passport. Everything is done online

[@Factory_reset007]

My boss in sydney is offering me sponsorship but I’m so confused what to do? Is there any positive scope on it Or is there any change that’s gonna happen in this 2 years on job sponsorship visa 🙄🙄

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Sorry, I dont understand the question?

[@IWayanBudiarta]

Can fruit packer get this visa if employer want to sponsored?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Not a 186

[@mdmathewdc]

I have 1 year 8 months overseas experience. Then came to Australia for Masters and I have now 6 months of experience so far after graduating. Since, 186 requires 3 years experience, will I be eligible for 186 after 10 more months?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

It depends if your work was full time and at the required skill level. But yes, potentially

[@mdmathewdc]

@@Pathwaytoaus yes, it was full time work. What's skill level requirement?

[@sergiorivas1632]

As chef....Experience work: Can I apply for 186?? when I have: 1years full time experience in the visa 485 plus 2 years in the visa 482? A total of 3 years with the same employer?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

3 years full time post qualification should be acceptable (regardless of what visa you hold).

[@sergiorivas1632]

@@Pathwaytoaus Thank you for your reply!

[@yamilafernandez8136]

Hi, I'm on a 482 visa since June 2020. Can I apply for the 186?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

It depends on the occupation

[@MuhammadAhmed-kf4qb]

Can you please advise if someone on subclass 482 visa can apply for subclass 186 Direct Entry Stream visa?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes they should be able to

[@nallellavarun-nani]

Hi Ahmad can you please share your number . I am also in the same situation as yours. Need to clarify few things Or you can message me on 0415581819

[@gaganbhambra2381]

Ok what visa we need to be that we can try ens visa if we are on shore ????

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You could apply from any visa (as long as there is not a no further stay condition attached)

[@ahhalala267]

If we are sponsored for working visa can we apply pr after that?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

This is a permanent visa straight away

[@postabravetamang6878]

tss visa (cook) can apply? who has already 3 years australian work experience and overseas experience

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, yes a cook can apply for a TSS visa

[@mercyowich4939]

How about cleaning jobs

[@ma.kairaumali9190]

Hi Nick is this still applicable this 2023?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes it is

[@naviramgarhia4933]

Sir I have my own carpenter's shop, I have been working for 5 years, how can I show my experience?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Tax assessments, supplier references, bank statements

[@naviramgarhia4933]

@@Pathwaytoaus sir no tax and no bank statement bcs i have less work and take money cash

[@naviramgarhia4933]

Sir any other solution ?

[@virkmandeep3106]

hello, i am working in the company for last 7 years as part time.and have positive skill assessment.my employer is happy to sponsor me.am i eligible for 186?

[@virkmandeep3106]

work is also under the same employer

[@Pathwaytoaus]

What is the occupation?

[@nahuel.iozzia]

Hey Guys ! Thank you so much for your video! The only question I have is. Once Visa is approved, do you still have to work for the same employer? Is it mandatory to work at least for 2 years with the company or once you get aproved the visa you get Pr and you are free to change jobs if wanted? I am on a 482 visa, not really planning to change job but I am wondering if its a good option to me to swap to 186.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes, you are committed to the employer for 2 years

[@MONEYONPOINT]

Please I need sponsor visa family am from Nigeria am a famer

[@michaelcanlas6046]

Qualified if age is above 45?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes you must be under 45 in order to apply for the visa

[@madztabucao9605]

Is there an age limit for this visa?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

45

[@karamveersangwan3799]

Where is your office?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

In Aus, our office is located on the Gold Coast

[@tseringyangzom2874]

My boss want to sponsor me. I have a 3 years of work experience after postgraduate as a part time only, So I can’t apply for this visa??

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, for the 186, you will need at least 3 years full time

[@ExternalGaming09]

Can I get a appointment

[@Pathwaytoaus]

pathwaytoaus.com/book-a-consultation/

[@erictanamor8270]

Can a TSS visa holder can apply for ENS?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

It depends on the occupation