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Employer Nomination Scheme

Employer Nomination Scheme

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Generally, the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa has three (3) options, which are:

  • Temporary Residence Transition stream (‘TRT‘)
  • Direct Entry stream (‘DE‘)
  • Labour Agreement stream

Basic Eligibility (TRT)

Firstly, the business will need to:

  • be a lawfully operating business
  • offer a skilled position that is full-time and ongoing for at least two years
  • pay the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF)
    • business’ annual turnover of less than $10M – $3,000 one-off
    • business’ annual turnover of $10M or more – $5,000 one-off
  • nominate a position and occupation which is the same as the position and occupation nominated for the granted Temporary Skill Shortage visa (482) (482 Visa)
  • show a ‘Genuine Need‘ for the position
  • pay the skilled worker at least the market rate for the nominated position

Secondly, the skilled worker will need to:

  • be less than 45 years of age when applying unless an age exemption applies
  • have worked for at least three out of the last four years, while holding a 482 Visa, in the same occupation with the sponsor business
  • demonstrate that the skilled worker holds the licences and registrations necessary to work in the nominated occupation
  • show Competent English; no English exemption applies

Basic Eligibility (DE)

Firstly, the business will need to:

  • be a lawfully operating business
  • offer a skilled position that is full-time and ongoing for at least two years
  • pay the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF)
    • business’ annual turnover of less than $10M – $3,000 one-off
    • business’ annual turnover of $10M or more – $5,000 one-off
  • nominate a position on the Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (section 7 of Instrument LIN19/049)
  • show a ‘Genuine Need‘ for the position
  • pay the skilled worker at least the market rate for the nominated position

Secondly, the skilled worker will need to:

  • be less than 45 years of age when applying unless an age exemption applies
  • be employed in a position on Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (section 7 of Instrument LIN19/049)
  • show at least three years relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
  • have a skills assessment that shows they have the skills to work in the nominated position
  • show that the skilled worker holds the licences and registrations necessary to work in the nominated occupation
  • show Competent English; no English exemption applies

Therefore, we work together with the sponsor business and applicant skilled worker to achieve practical solutions. Hence, for professional help with your Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa, contact Migration Agents Melbourne.

Employer Nomination Scheme

ENS visa (186)
Nomination charge
Base application charge
Additional application charge (18 and over)
Additional application charge (under 18)
 
$ 540
$4,640
$2,320
$1,160

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