Short answer: Australia Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) requires nomination by an Australian employer for a qualifying role. Streams include Temporary Residence Transition, Direct Entry and Labour Agreement. Grant is a permanent visa. Spouse and children may be secondary applicants.
Information updated to October 2026.
How do the three streams differ?
| Stream | Typical premise | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| TRT | Prior 482-type work for the same employer for the required period | Permanent |
| Direct Entry | Skills assessment, English and work experience | Permanent |
| Labour Agreement | Employer has a labour agreement | Permanent |
See Australia employer sponsorship.
Global Immigrate note
Confirm employer nomination intent, occupation eligibility, English and skills assessment before filing. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate's in-house professional immigration team.
Use the programme-matching tool or contact Global Immigrate advisors.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.