EMPLOYER NOMINATION VISA : SUBCLASS 186
DIRECT ENTRY – PERMANENT
This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer live and work in Australia permanently.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
You must have an occupation that is on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Have at least 3 years post qualification work experience in your nominated occupation, unless you are exempt
Have a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation, unless you are exempt
You must be nominated by an Australian employer
You must meet Australia's Health and Character requirements
Have a competent level of English language
Have paid back any debts to the Australian Government
Sign the Australian values statement
Not had a visa cancelled to refused
BENEFITS OF DIRECT ENTRY VISA
You are able to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
You can include eligible family members in your visa application
USEFUL LINKS
Australian Embassies Worldwide: www.border.gov.au/about/contact/offices-locations
Australian Department of Home Affairs: www.border.gov.au
Australian Customs & Quarantine: http://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/passports-and-travel/customs-and-quarantine
Engineers Australia: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/
Australian Computer Society: http://www.acs.org.au/
Trades Recognition Australia: www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au
Australia Now: www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/public-diplomacy/australia-now
Currency Exchange: https://www1.oanda.com/currency/converter/
Vetassess: www.vetassess.com.au/
Australian Department of Home Affairs: www.border.gov.au
Australian Customs & Quarantine: http://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/passports-and-travel/customs-and-quarantine
Engineers Australia: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/
Australian Computer Society: http://www.acs.org.au/
Trades Recognition Australia: www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au
Australia Now: www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/public-diplomacy/australia-now
Currency Exchange: https://www1.oanda.com/currency/converter/
Vetassess: www.vetassess.com.au/