Employer Nomination Scheme
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa has three (3) streams, which are:
- Temporary Residence Transition stream (‘TRT‘)
- Direct Entry stream (‘DE‘)
- Labour Agreement stream
Basic Eligibility (TRT)
The sponsor business will need to:
- show it is 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)
- sponsor’s annual turnover of less than $10M – $3,000 one-off
- sponsor’s 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
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)
The sponsor business will need to:
- show it is 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)
- sponsor’s annual turnover of less than $10M – $3,000 one-off
- sponsor’s 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
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 your 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
For professional help with your Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa, contact Migration Agents Melbourne.
Visa Charges
ENS visa (186) Nomination charge Base application charge Additional application charge (18 and over) Additional application charge (under 18) | $ 540 $4,240 $2,120 $1,060 |
