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Employer Sponsored186Permanent

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass 186)

Employer-sponsored permanent residency pathway for eligible skilled workers.

Best for: Applicants with a committed employer sponsor and a profile that fits an eligible 186 stream.

Core Conditions (Draft)

  • - Eligible stream and employer nomination
  • - Occupation / qualifications / experience alignment
  • - Supporting evidence for nomination and applicant eligibility

Cost Planning (Draft)

Government application: High (verify current primary + family fees)
Nomination / sponsorship: Employer nomination costs may apply
Total planning range: Employer-sponsored PR planning should be budgeted as a full document project
Draft only. Stream rules and costs vary.

Common Extra Costs

  • - Medicals
  • - Police checks
  • - Translations
  • - Skills evidence where relevant

Common Documents

  • - Passport and identity documents
  • - Qualifications and employment evidence
  • - English evidence (if required)
  • - Medical / police checks
  • - Employer nomination documents

Strategy Notes (Draft)

  • - Employer commitment quality is a key success factor.
  • - Align timeline across employer nomination and applicant documents.
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Draft reference only. Verify official requirements, costs, policy changes, and eligibility before acting.