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Permanent Residence Visa · Perth, WA
Subclass 186 · ENS · MARN 2418576

The pathway to permanent residence through nomination by an Australian employer

Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme, or ENS) is a permanent residence visa that allows skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer for a full-time, ongoing position to live and work in Australia indefinitely. For professionals with a job offer and the required qualifications and experience, it is one of the strongest ways to build a permanent future in Australia.

Requires nomination by an Australian employer for a full-time, ongoing position.
A permanent residence visa granting the right to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
Access to entitlements such as Medicare and, where the conditions are met, a pathway to citizenship.
MARN 2418576 · Registered with OMARA
(08) 6555 7037 0475 218 414
Level 28, 140 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA
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Thank you, we have received your enquiry.

A Registered Migration Agent will review your enquiry and respond within one business day. If your matter is urgent, please call us on (08) 6555 7037.

Let's take the right step toward permanent residence

Share your occupation and situation with us; we will assess your eligibility and manage your application from start to finish. This form does not create any obligation for you.

Your information is used only to respond to this enquiry. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418576). Submitting this form does not create a client relationship and does not guarantee any visa outcome.

WHO IS IT FOR

Who this visa is for

  • Skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer for a permanent position
  • Professionals whose occupation is on the relevant skilled occupation list
  • Those who meet the required qualifications, experience, age and English
  • Those planning to live and work in Australia permanently

Eligibility depends on your occupation, your employer and current legislation, and is verified before proceeding.

Assess Your Eligibility
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Eligibility criteria

A Subclass 186 application generally requires the following:

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Employer nomination: You must be nominated by an Australian employer for a full-time, ongoing position.

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Occupation and skills assessment: Your occupation must be on the relevant list, and you may need a positive skills assessment.

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Qualifications and experience: You must hold the qualifications and work experience required for your occupation.

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Age and English: You must meet the age and English requirements or qualify for an exemption.

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Health and character: You must meet Australia's health and character standards.

Occupation lists and age, experience and English thresholds change over time; they are verified against current Department of Home Affairs sources for your circumstances.

KEY BENEFITS

Key benefits of the Subclass 186

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Permanent residence: You and your family live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.

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Medicare and social entitlements: You gain access to Australia's health system and social security benefits.

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Pathway to citizenship: After meeting the residence requirements, you may become eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.

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Stability: You build a long-term future without the uncertainty of temporary visas.

These benefits are general in nature, and no visa or citizenship outcome is guaranteed.

How the permanent residence visa works
Employer nomination
An Australian employer nominates you for a permanent position.
Documents and eligibility
We prepare your qualification, experience, skills-assessment, age, English, health and character documents.
Lodging the application
We lodge your application through ImmiAccount on your behalf, accurately and completely.
Decision and permanent residence
Once granted, you and your family gain the right to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
Our Process

How we manage your application, step by step

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Consultation and strategy

We assess your occupation, experience and goals and determine the most suitable pathway to permanent residence.

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Eligibility and occupation check

We clarify your occupation's status and the nomination and skills-assessment requirements.

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Document preparation

We prepare your qualification, experience, age, English, health and character documents in full.

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Lodging the application

We manage the nomination and visa stages accurately through ImmiAccount.

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Monitoring and follow-up

We monitor progress and respond promptly to any requests from the Department.

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Decision and beyond

After approval, we support you with permanent residence and, in time, the pathway to citizenship.

Frequently asked questions

GENERAL What is the Subclass 186?
It is a permanent residence visa that allows skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer for a full-time, ongoing position to live and work in Australia indefinitely (Employer Nomination Scheme, ENS).
SPONSOR Is employer nomination required?
Yes. Nomination by an Australian employer for a permanent position is the core requirement of this visa.
CONDITIONS What are the age, English and experience requirements?
You must meet the age, English, qualification and experience requirements or qualify for an exemption. The exact thresholds are assessed against current legislation, and we verify them for your circumstances.
PERMANENT RESIDENCE Does this visa grant permanent residence directly?
Yes. The Subclass 186 is a permanent residence visa; once granted, you and your family gain the right to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
CITIZENSHIP Can it lead to citizenship?
Permanent residence can create eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship after you meet the residence requirements. Citizenship is a separate application and assessment.
GENERAL Can I bring my family with me?
This visa generally allows your family members to live, work and study in Australia. The scope depends on your application and current legislation.
GENERAL Do you guarantee my visa will be approved?
No one can lawfully guarantee a visa outcome, and neither do we. What we do is assess your eligibility, prepare a strong and compliant application, and give you a clear view of your prospects before you proceed.

Australian Migration Co is a private migration advisory firm. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418576) registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA). Australian Migration Co is not a government body and is not part of, or operated by, the Australian Government or the Department of Home Affairs. Visa applications can also be lodged directly with the Australian Government at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, and some are free of charge; our services are provided for a fee. The information on this page is general in nature, does not constitute immigration advice and does not guarantee any visa outcome. Visa names, occupation lists, eligibility criteria, age and experience thresholds, visa periods and permanent residence pathways change over time and are verified against current sources before proceeding.