Unlike the 482 visa, for the 186 visa Direct Entry Stream, Labour Market testing is not 100% a requirement. So you don’t need to advertise the position and demonstrate you couldn’t find a suitable Australian to fill the role.
You must demonstrate that you are being paid based on the Australian market salary rate for the role. Australia significantly raised the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) to $73,150 since 1 July 2024. The wage you are being offered to must be at...
No, you will need an employer to sponsor your visa in order to apply for the 186 visa.
Yes, the work experience for the 186 visa must be paid. In addition the work must be done at the required skill level. This doesn’t mean that you have worked in the occupation for 3 years. It will usually mean you have worked in the occupation for 3 years post...
Immigration has releases the Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) last December 3, 2024. Your occupation must be on the list of skilled occupations list to be able to apply for the 186 visa. These occupations identified by the Immigration has a shortage of skilled...
It depends. If you are applying under the TRT Stream, skills assessment is generally not required. However, for Direct Entry stream, skills assessment is mandatory.
Yes, you will need to take an English test (ex. IELTs) and have competent English in order to apply for the 186 visa, unless you hold a passport from NZ, USA, Ireland, UK or Canada.
Yes, the 186 ENS visa is permanent. Once you receive it, you are a permanent resident of Australia.
You can apply for the ENS 186 visa from inside or outside Australia.