186 visa requirements explained: the Direct Entry and Temporary Residence streams, who can sponsor, English, skills and age rules. A clear guide from BYD Education & Immigration Consultants registered agents.
The subclass 186 visa, the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS), is a permanent visa that lets an Australian employer sponsor a skilled worker for permanent residency. To qualify, you need an Australian employer willing to nominate you for a genuine, ongoing position in an eligible occupation, and you need to meet the visa’s core rules: usually under 45 at the time you apply, competent English, a suitable skills assessment where required, and the skills and experience the role demands. The 186 has two main streams. The Temporary Residence Transition stream is for people who’ve already worked for their employer on a subclass 482 or 457 visa. The Direct Entry stream is for people applying without that lengthy work history, often from overseas or after a skills assessment. This guide explains both streams, who can sponsor, and where cases go wrong.
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