Australia · Work with a sponsor
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Who it's for: For skilled workers nominated by their employer to live and work in Australia permanently; streams are Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition and Labour Agreement.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026
We have the official link for this visa type. Quoted requirements are not recorded yet.
Official page · immi.homeaffairs.gov.auOther work with a sponsor routes in Australia
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- Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)
- Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)
- Training visa (subclass 407)