Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa
A Permanent Solution for Skilled Professionals Sponsored by Australian Employers
The Subclass 186 Visa is a permanent residency visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia permanently after being nominated by an approved Australian employer. It’s a popular migration pathway for talented individuals already working in Australia on a Subclass 482 (TSS) visa or those directly invited from overseas.
At Oz Career Gurus, we guide both applicants and sponsoring businesses through the entire ENS process with confidence and compliance, increasing your chances of a smooth, successful PR outcome.
Key Benefits of the Subclass 186 Visa
Permanent Residency from Day One
Live, Work & Study Anywhere in Australia
Path to Australian Citizenship after eligibility is met
Include Family Members in your visa application
No Regional Limitation – unlike regional-specific visas like Subclass 491
Streams Under Subclass 186 Visa
Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream
For applicants who have worked with their employer for at least 3 years on a Subclass 482 visa.
Direct Entry Stream
For skilled workers outside Australia or those not eligible for TRT stream.
Labour Agreement Stream
For workers sponsored under a labour agreement between an employer and the Australian government.
Ready to Secure Your Australian PR?
The Subclass 186 Visa is a powerful opportunity for skilled professionals to settle permanently in Australia. Whether you’re transitioning from a temporary visa or applying from abroad, Oz Career Gurus will be your trusted guide.
Why Choose Oz Career Gurus for Your 186 Visa Application?
With over a decade of migration expertise, Oz Career Gurus supports skilled migrants and employers every step of the way. Whether you’re transitioning from a 482 visa or applying from abroad, we ensure compliance, clarity, and a higher success rate.
Eligibility & PR Pathway Assessment
We help businesses become approved sponsors and identify eligible occupations.
Nomination & Visa Lodgement
Full documentation support for both employer and applicant.
Compliance & Review
Avoid mistakes with a thorough pre-lodgement document check.
Common Questions on Subclass 182 visa Application
The 482 visa is temporary, while the 186 visa grants permanent residency. Many 482 visa holders apply for 186 through the TRT stream after 3 years.
Yes. If you're eligible under the Direct Entry stream, you can apply for the 186 visa without holding a 482.
Only required for applicants applying under the Direct Entry stream. It’s not required for most applicants under the TRT stream.
Yes. The 186 visa allows inclusion of family members for full permanent residency benefits.
You must show Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent). Some exemptions apply.
Processing times vary but typically range from 6 to 12 months, depending on the stream and the complexity of the case.