Direct Permanent Residency visa allowing skilled foreign workers nominated by an Australian employer to live, work, and settle indefinitely in Australia.
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Choose the relevant immigration stream matching your current work status and Australian employer nomination.
For skilled workers who hold 3+ years of relevant work experience and a positive skills assessment, bypassing prior Australian work terms.
For Subclass 482 or 457 visa holders who have worked full-time for their nominating Australian employer for at least 2 to 3 years.
For skilled workers nominated by an employer who holds a formal Labour Agreement negotiated directly with the Australian Government.
Compare statutory parameters between the two primary pathways under Subclass 186.
| Criteria | Direct Entry Stream | Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) |
|---|---|---|
| Age Limit | Under 45 years at time of application | Under 45 years (Exemptions apply for senior roles) |
| Skills Assessment | Mandatory (Positive assessment required) | Generally exempted (Unless requested by Home Affairs) |
| Work Experience | Minimum 3 years relevant post-qualification experience | Minimum 2-3 years full-time work on Subclass 482 visa |
| English Language | Competent English (IELTS 6.0 Each / PTE 50 Each) | Competent English (IELTS 6.0 Each / PTE 50 Each) |
| Employer Salary Threshold | TSMIT market rate compliant ($73,150 AUD+ annual baseline) | TSMIT market rate compliant ($73,150 AUD+ annual baseline) |
How our legal team structures both employer nomination and employee visa applications.
We audit the Australian employer's financial health, organizational chart, and market salary compliance to clear nomination criteria.
For Direct Entry applicants, we secure a positive skills assessment from statutory bodies (VETASSESS, ACS, EA) without delays.
We lodge the Employer Nomination and Visa Application in parallel or sequence to optimize Home Affairs processing timelines.
Upon visa grant, you and your accompanying family members secure permanent residency with full Australian Medicare benefits.
Answers to crucial queries about the Employer Nomination Scheme visa.
While Subclass 186 is a permanent visa with no strict legal bond, applicants are expected to commit to working for their nominating employer for at least 2 years in good faith.
Age exemptions exist under specific circumstances, such as high-income earners earning above the Fair Work High Income Threshold or specific academic/medical roles.
Yes. You can include your spouse/partner and dependent children in your application. They receive full Permanent Residency rights, work rights, and access to Medicare.