Employer Nominated Scheme Permanent Residence Visas - Subclasses 186 and 187
Employer Nominated Scheme Permanent Residence Visa(ENS) Subclass 186
The Employer Nomination Scheme allows an Australian employer to sponsor you for a permanent visa to work anywhere in Australia. This visa is for highly skilled workers in eligible occupations.
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Permanent Residence Visa (RSMS) Subclass 187
The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme allows employers in regional Australia to sponsor you for a permanent visa, if you agree to work in designated geographical areas outside of the major cities. This visa is also for highly skilled workers, and has a larger number of eligible occupations for working in regional areas.
For both visa types, you could be either highly skilled workers from overseas, or a highly skilled worker currently in Australia on a temporary visa. Your immediate family members can be included as dependents in your application.
Nomination Application
Personal Visa Application
Eligibility
The employer who wishes to sponsor you must be able to provide evidence that they:
Are an actively and lawfully operating a business in Australia
Have a genuine need for a paid employee to fill a position in their business
Have a good record of following all relevant Australian employment and immigration laws
Have ensured that the position is on list of eligible occupations
Have provided the employee with an offer of ongoing employment in full time position for at least two years
Will offer equitable working conditions and remuneration at a fair market rate
RSMS Applications must also have the nomination approved by the relevant Regional Certifying Board (RCB)
You must prove that you met the eligibility requirements for this visa. This includes factors such as
Relevant qualifications and/or work experience
Licensing or registration (if applicable)
English language ability
Health
Character History
Age
Other factors may influence eligibility for this visa, so it is important that you have your individual circumstances assessed. Please contact us to arrange an assessment.