186 Visa: Employer Nomination Visa (Subclass 186 ENS)

You may be eligible for permanent residency through the TRT stream if:

• You have worked with the same sponsor on a 482 visa for at least 2 years
• You have worked in the same occupation during those 2 years
• You meet the English requirement (minimum IELTS score of 6.0 in each band or equivalent), unless exempt
• You meet the TSMIT of $73,150 + superannuation for a full-time 38-hour week, or a higher amount if required for your occupation
• You are under 45 years of age at the time of PR application
• You are nominated by your current 482 sponsor (you cannot apply independently)

Direct Entry Stream

This stream allows eligible applicants to apply directly for permanent residency.

Requirements include:

• You may apply from onshore or offshore
• You must be under 45 years of age
• You must have Competent English
• You must receive a skills assessment and meet work experience requirements
• Only occupations on the MLTSSL list are eligible
• Suitable for applicants holding visas like Working Holiday (417), Work and Holiday (462), or Student visas