Job offer
Yes
Language test
Yes
Family possible
Yes
Path to permanent residence
Yes
📊Requirements — Visual Overview
Job offer
Language test
Family possible
Path to permanent residence
Language (1)
Work Experience (1)
Health (1)
Age (1)
Job Offer (1)
Source-backed requirements
English Proficiency
mandatoryYou must demonstrate at least a competent level of English proficiency, typically equivalent to IELTS 6.0 in each band.
Skills and Qualifications
mandatoryYou must possess the necessary skills, qualifications, and experience required to perform the nominated job.
Health and Character
mandatoryYou must satisfy the Australian Department of Home Affairs health and character requirements.
Age Limit
mandatoryYou must be under 45 years of age at the time of application, unless you qualify for a specific exemption.
Employer Nomination
mandatoryYou must be nominated by an approved Australian employer for a position in an eligible occupation.
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Fee summary
AUD 4,730 (…)
Processing time
6-12 months
Processing time trend
-10 daysHow wait times shifted based on verified source updates
Recent official updates
Processing time updated to 120 days
InformationalOfficial processing time for Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) updated to approximately 120 days.
Processing time updated to 120 days
InformationalOfficial processing time for Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) updated to approximately 120 days.
Processing time updated to 110 days
ImportantOfficial processing time for Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) updated to approximately 110 days.
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