Employer Sponsored Visa
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Subclass 186 visa, an applicant must meet the following:
Be sponsored by an employer:
A recognized sponsor who has a genuine need for the applicant’s skills.
Meet the skills requirement:
An applicant must show that he or she has the necessary skills, qualifications, and experience to perform the nominated occupation.
Meet the English language requirement:
The applicant must demonstrate proficiency in English language.
Meet the character and health requirements:
Satisfactory character and health requirements of the applicant must be provided for the visa.
Streams
The Subclass 186 visa has three streams:
Temporary Residence Transition stream:
For applicants holding the Subclass 482 or 457 visa and having worked for their employer for 2 years.
Direct Entry stream:
For applicants who don’t hold the Subclass 482 or 457 visa and haven’t worked for their employer.
Labour Agreement stream:
For applicants having the sponsorship of an employer who has a labour agreement with the Australian Government.
Benefits
The benefits of the Subclass 186 visa include:
Permanent residence in Australia:
The visa provides the right to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis.
Right to work:
The holder of this visa can work in Australia on a permanent basis.
Right to study:
The holder could study while residing in Australia.
Pathway to Australian citizenship:
The visa could enable the holder’s pathway to an Australian citizenship.
Requirements for Employers
Employers wishing to sponsor overseas workers under Subclass 186 must:
Be an approved sponsor:
The employer must be an approved sponsor by the Australian Government.
Obligation of sponsorship:
The employer must meet all obligations of sponsorship, including providing a safe working environment and paying the correct salary.
Nomination of occupation:
The employer must nominate the occupation for which the overseas worker will be employed.
Application Process
The Subclass 186 visa application process consists of the following steps:
Submit an expression of interest:
The employer must submit an expression of interest to sponsor an overseas worker.
Nominate the occupation:
The employer must nominate the occupation that the overseas worker will be employed in.
Application for a visa:
The overseas worker must apply for the visa.
Attend an interview:
The overseas worker may be required to attend an interview with the Australian Government.
Timeline
Processing time varies with a complexity of the application and the extent to which the applicant supplies the needed documentation but here’s a general guide on the: submission timeline:
1-2 weeks: Submission of the Expression of Interest.
1-2 weeks: Nominating the Occupation
2-4 weeks: Visa Application
6-12 months: Application Processing
Conclusion
The Employer-Sponsored Subclass 186 visa allows employers in Australia to sponsor overseas workers with specialized skills to fill labor gaps for permanent residence. The visa also provides a pathway to citizenship in Australia with various benefits which include, permanent residence, the right to work, and the right to study. While employers wishing to sponsor overseas workers under this visa must meet the sponsorship obligations stipulated by the Government of Australia, they must also nominate an occupation for the person concerned.
Contact Us
Contact us to schedule a consultation and let us help you with your Subclas 186 application.
Email: info@picsaustralia.com
Phone: +61 468 444 000
Address: 16 Crestmont Terrace,Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia.