🇦🇺 Australia · Permanent residence

Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

An employer-nominated permanent visa. Direct Entry normally requires a CSOL occupation, a valid skills assessment and at least three years of relevant experience. The Temporary Residence Transition stream is generally for 457/482 holders with at least two years of qualifying sponsored full-time work in the three years before application. The usual rules include being under 45, Competent English and the market salary and 2026–27 CSIT of AUD 79,423; exemptions and labour agreements differ.