Employer Nomination Scheme Australia

If you’re a temporary skilled worker seeking permanent resident status in Australia, the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa, also known as the Subclass 186 visa, may be an ideal pathway.

This employer-sponsored program allows Australian employers to nominate and sponsor highly skilled foreign workers for permanent residence, whether they are already in Australia or currently overseas.

Employers can sponsor skilled workers if they have a genuine need to fill vacancies that cannot be filled by available Australian workers.

The ENS (Subclass 186) visa grants Australian permanent residency with no conditions, allowing the holder to live and work anywhere in the country. Dependent family members can also be included. Although the visa is based on skills in a specific occupation, once granted, it does not require you to remain employed in that field.