EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME VISA (SUBCLASS 186)

The holder of this visa will be able to:

• Remain in Australia indefinitely
• Work and learn in Australia
• Sign up for Medicare, the national health care programme in Australia.
• Encourage eligible family members to visit Australia
• five years of travel to and from Australia
• If you are eligible, apply for citizenship in Australia.

There may be a waiting period before newly arrived residents can receive certain benefits and payments from the Australian government.

Duration of Stay

The holder of this permanent visa is permitted to stay in Australia for an extended period of time.
The date of visa issuance marks the start of permanent residency.
In order to become a citizen, permanent residency begins:

• If the holder is in Australia on the day the visa is granted.
• If the holder is outside of Australia, on the day they enter the nation using this visa.

Including Family Members

Applicants may:

• When submitting their initial application, list family members.
• Include family members after submitting the application, but prior to the visa being granted.

Family members who qualify for this visa include:

• The partner of the applicant
• The dependent child or stepchild of the applicant
• The dependent child or stepchild of the partner
• The dependent child or stepchild of the partner or the applicant.

Furthermore, if a person's subclass 457 or subclass 482 visa was issued because of their status as a family member, they may also be included.
Family members requesting a visa must fulfil certain character and health requirements. These requirements might also apply to those who do not apply with the primary applicant.

Cost

The primary applicant must pay AUD 4,770 for the visa.
For every family member listed on the visa application, there are extra fees.

Second instalment

A second instalment is an extra fee that needs to be paid for any family member who is eighteen years of age or older and who:

• has less than functional English and applies for the visa alongside the primary applicant. For every family member, the second instalment is AUD 4,890.

An invoice will be sent out after all other visa requirements have been satisfied, if this payment is necessary.

Other costs

Police certificates, biometrics, and health checks may incur additional fees.

Use the Visa Pricing Estimator to get an idea of the cost of a visa. The second instalment and other related expenses are not taken into consideration by the estimator, though.

Location of Application

This visa is available for application both within and outside of Australia. You must have either a relevant bridging visa (A, B, or C) or a substantive visa if you are applying from within Australia.
You might still be able to apply in Australia in some situations even if your substantive visa has a "no further stay" clause.
When your application is evaluated, you may be within or outside of Australia.

Processing times

Use the Visa Processing Time Guide to get an idea of how long it will take to process this visa. This tool gives processing times for applications that have recently been decided; it is not application-specific and is only meant to be used as a guide.

The processing of your application might take longer if:

• It is not properly completed.
• There are missing necessary documents, or more information is required.
• It will take more time to confirm your information.

Your application will not be processed if the appropriate visa application fee is not paid. If this happens, you will be informed and your application might be sent back.

Obligations

All Australian laws must be complied with by you and your family.

It is anticipated that you will spend at least two years working for the company you are nominating.

Additionally, you have to consent to starting work within six months of:

if the visa was issued while you were outside of Australia, entering the country
If your visa was granted while you were in Australia, the date of grant.

Travel

The holder of the visa has up to five years from the date of issuance to travel to and from Australia.
To return to Australia as a permanent resident after this time, a Resident Return (RRV) visa will be needed.
The holder of the visa may not be allowed to return to Australia as a permanent resident if they depart Australia after the travel facility expires and have not been granted another permanent visa with a valid travel facility (such as a Resident Return (RRV)).
Use VEVO to find out when the travel condition expires.

Visa Signature

There won't be a physical label provided; the visa and passport will be connected digitally.

NOTE: The charges outlined above are exclusive of ISEMS fees, which apply separately.

1. Necessary Competencies
The candidate must possess the abilities and credentials required to carry out the duties of the chosen profession.

It might be necessary to request a skills assessment to prove that these abilities are present.

2. Membership, Registration, or Licencing
In the event that it is required in the state or territory where the visa holder plans to work, they must be licenced, registered, or a member of a professional body.

3. Nominated by a Workplace
The Australian employer nominating the visa holder must be one whose company is:

• Operating in Australia actively and legally as a party to a labour agreement
• Examine the applicable guidelines to find out if the employer is qualified to nominate. No visa will be issued if:
• Negative information concerning the proposer or any connected individual exists, unless it makes sense to ignore it.
• The withdrawal of the nomination
• The job is no longer open.

An existing visa application cannot be connected to a new nomination. One course of action in this case would be to withdraw the current visa application and file a fresh one pertaining to the revised nomination.

A refund of the visa application fee might be possible, depending on the situation.

4. Minimum Age Requirement
Normally, the applicant's age at the time of application cannot exceed 45.

This age requirement is not applicable if:

• An Australian university has nominated the applicant as an academic (a lecturer or faculty head at Academic Level A, B, C, D, or E).
• An Australian university or scientific government agency nominates the applicant as a scientist, researcher, or technical specialist at ANZSCO skill level 1 or 2.
• The candidate is nominated as a medical practitioner who has worked in that capacity in a designated regional area of Australia for at least two years as a subclass 457 or 482 visa holder in the three years prior to applying; additionally, the nominated position is located in a designated regional area of Australia.
• The applicant must have held a subclass 457 or 482 visa and worked in the designated occupation for the nominating employer for at least two of the three years prior to applying, with earnings for each year exceeding the Fair Work High Income Threshold.

5. English Language Requirement
The candidate's English proficiency must be at least competent.
There are currently no exceptions to the English language proficiency requirement for this visa stream as of November 16, 2019.
Refer to the pertinent legislative instrument for further information on exemptions.

6. Visa Requirement
As the primary visa holder, the applicant must currently possess one of the following:

A 457 subclass visa (of any kind) A visa under subclass 482 (TSS) (any stream)
A visa for bridging A, B, or C
The subclass 457 or TSS visa must have expired before the bridging visa could be issued.

7. Health Requirements
The applicant must fulfil the health requirements, as must any family members applying with them. It is also possible to request health information for family members who are not travelling to Australia with the applicant.

8. Character Requirements
The applicant must meet the character requirements, as must any family members applying with them who are 16 years of age or older. Character references for family members who aren't travelling with the applicant to Australia may be asked for.

9. Signature on the Australian Values Declaration.
If the candidate is at least eighteen years old, they have to:
have either read the "Life in Australia" booklet or have given them an explanation.
Sign an Australian Values Statement attesting to their intention to uphold Australian law and the way of life.

10. Pay Back Debts to the Government of Australia
If the applicant owes the Australian Government money, it must be paid back in full or they must have a formal plan in place to do so.

11. Visa History
The applicant's immigration background will be taken into account when evaluating their application. If they have previously had a visa cancelled or had an application denied, they might not be eligible for this one.
If you have a history of having your visa cancelled or refused, you might still be able to apply for a permanent visa in some situations. See Limitations on Applications in Australia for further details.
Please refer to Can I Go to Australia if you are applying from outside of Australia.
See Who can help with your visa application if you need assistance with the application.

NOTE: The charges outlined above are exclusive of ISEMS fees, which apply separately.

Before you apply
Before submitting your application, you may need to organize several items. These could involve completing a skills evaluation, taking an English language proficiency test, or undergoing a health assessment. Additionally, seeking assistance with your application might be beneficial.

Gather your documents
To verify your personal information, you might need to present papers that demonstrate your identity, character, abilities, professional background, health status, and proficiency in the English language.

Apply for the visa
You apply for this visa online.

After you apply
You will be informed about your application and accompanying documents. Please review the necessary steps you can and are required to take following your application submission.

Visa outcome
The decision on your visa application can be made whether you're inside or outside Australia. Before a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa is granted, your employer's nomination must be approved. You'll be informed in writing about the outcome, including visa details if approved, or reasons for refusal and potential review rights if denied. The application fee is non-refundable in case of refusal.

For a detailed, step-by-step guide to the application process, please contact ISEMS.

NOTE: The charges outlined above are exclusive of ISEMS fees, which apply separately.

Arriving in Australia

Before You Depart

Ensure you have the following:

• • A valid visa for entry into Australia
  • A valid passport or other acceptable travel document

At the Border

Upon arrival in Australia:

You must complete the Incoming Passenger Card , which will be provided to you onboard.
We offer an automated process using facial recognition technology and E-Passports through SmartGate. which may expedite your exit from the airport.

New Zealand passport holders

If an immigration officer processes clearance at the border, it is recommended that the individual inform them:

• They hold a permanent Australian visa
• They do not wish to obtain a Special Category visa (subclass 444)

Failure to provide this information may result in the issuance of the 444 visas, which will override the permanent visa and could impact eligibility for Australian citizenship.

In Australia

What you can do when you have this visa

This visa allows the holder to:

• Remain in Australia indefinitely
• Work and study in Australia
• Enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
• Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
• Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• Potentially become an Australian citizen if eligible

Newly arrived residents may need to wait before accessing certain Australian Government payments and benefits.

What you must do on this visa

The visa holder and their family members must obey all Australian laws.

Reporting Modifications

The following changes must be reported by the visa holder:

• Updates to phone number, email, address, or passport
• Updates to phone number, email, address, or passport
• The moment a child is born

See the instructions on notifying us of updates in your situation for information on how to report changes.

Duration of Stay

The visa allows for permanent residency, meaning the holder can stay in Australia indefinitely.

Traveling on Your Visa

The holder of the visa has up to five years from the date of issuance to travel to and from Australia.
To return to Australia as a permanent resident after this time, a Resident Return (RRV) visa will be needed.
The holder will not be permitted to return to Australia as a permanent resident if they depart the country after the travel facility's expiration date and have not been granted another permanent visa with a valid travel facility (such as a Resident Return (RRV)).
Use VEVO to find out when the travel condition expires.

Proving you have a visa

To demonstrate possession of a visa and show its conditions, one should use VEVO.
To verify their presence in Australia, individuals should request their international movement records by completing Form 1359, Request for International Movement Records.

Working

When working in Australia, individuals are protected by Australian workplace law. They should review their workplace rights and entitlements.

Including Family

The holder of the visa may be able to sponsor eligible relatives to visit Australia as a permanent resident.
Look through the available visa options to find a suitable visa for their relatives.

Getting Legalised as an Australian

The holder of the visa may become eligible for Australian citizenship after a specific amount of time. Consult the instructions on becoming a citizen for further details on the procedure.

Permanent residency for citizenship purposes starts on the:

• Day of visa issuance, if the holder was present in Australia on that day
• Day the holder, if issued while they were outside of Australia, enters Australia using this visa

Leaving the Australian continent

Prior to Leaving

Examine your travel itinerary.

To leave Australia, make sure you have a valid passport or other travel authorisation.

Verify if your visa is still active.

Check VEVO to confirm the terms of your visa and the date on which your Resident Return visa expires.

Examine Expired or Expiring Visa Actions

Examine the actions you must take in the event that your visa has expired or is about to expire.

At the Border

Fast Exit Option

An automated process that utilizes facial recognition technology and your ePassport is available. Using SmartGate could expedite your exit from the airport.

After you leave​​

Proving Travel to Australia

You can ask for your international movement records to get documentation of your travels into and out of Australia, , by completing Form 1359

NOTE: The charges outlined above are exclusive of ISEMS fees, which apply separately.