Employer Sponsored186Permanent
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (subclass 186)
Employer-sponsored permanent residency pathway for eligible skilled workers.
Best for: Applicants with a committed employer sponsor and a profile that fits an eligible 186 stream.
Core Conditions (Draft)
- - Eligible stream and employer nomination
- - Occupation / qualifications / experience alignment
- - Supporting evidence for nomination and applicant eligibility
Cost Planning (Draft)
Government application: High (verify current primary + family fees)
Nomination / sponsorship: Employer nomination costs may apply
Total planning range: Employer-sponsored PR planning should be budgeted as a full document project
Draft only. Stream rules and costs vary.
Common Extra Costs
- - Medicals
- - Police checks
- - Translations
- - Skills evidence where relevant
Common Documents
- - Passport and identity documents
- - Qualifications and employment evidence
- - English evidence (if required)
- - Medical / police checks
- - Employer nomination documents
Strategy Notes (Draft)
- - Employer commitment quality is a key success factor.
- - Align timeline across employer nomination and applicant documents.
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Draft reference only. Verify official requirements, costs, policy changes, and eligibility before acting.