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186 Nomination
The employer’s commitment to a genuine, full-time role that supports a skilled worker’s permanent residency in Australia.
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186 Nomination
Employer Nominates a Skilled Role for Permanent Residency
The employer formally nominates a skilled position to support the applicant’s permanent residence under subclass 186.
Salary & Skilled Income Threshold Compliance
The role’s pay and conditions must align with skilled visa income threshold requirements, noting thresholds are indexed from 1 July 2025.
Full-Time, Ongoing Position (Minimum 2 Years)
The nominated role must be full-time and genuinely ongoing for at least 2 years.
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy Required
The SAF levy must be paid when the employer lodges the nomination.
Supports the Applicant’s PR Outcome
The nomination is the employer’s part of the ENS 186 process and works alongside the applicant’s visa application.
Different Streams, Same Nomination Concept
Nomination can be lodged under Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, or Labour Agreement (based on eligibility and circumstances).
Processing Times Are Indicative Only
Processing time guidance should be checked via the visa processing time guide tool (it is not specific to any single case).
What your 186 Nominations must cover
Occupation requirement
Direct Entry: the nominated occupation must be on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
Labour Agreement: the occupation must be listed in your labour agreement, and your agreement must include a permanent residence option
TRT: the nominated occupation must be listed in ANZSCO and be the same occupation as your most recently approved nomination for the applicant
Costs and timing
Nomination fee is AUD 540 (Labour Agreement/TRT: nil if the position is in regional Australia)
SAF levy applies to nomination applications
After nomination approval, the nominee must lodge the visa within 6 months
Salary and conditions
Terms and conditions must be no less favourable than those for an Australian worker in the same role and location
If the worker earns less than AUD 250,000, you must pay at least the annual market salary rate (AMSR) and clearly explain your evidence
Duration
Offer a skilled role that is full-time, ongoing, and available for at least 2 years
TRT-specific sponsor requirement
You must be the applicant’s current sponsor (on a subclass 457 or 482), and agree to employ them full-time for at least 2 years
TRT applicants must provide evidence they completed at least 2 years of eligible sponsored employment in the 3 years before their visa application
Business eligibility
Business eligibility, including being actively and lawfully operating, having a genuine need for a paid skilled employee,
and having complied with immigration and workplace relations laws
186 Nomination
The business (and associated persons) must have no adverse information known, or it must be reasonable to disregard it.
The business must actively and lawfully operate in Australia.
If the business undertakes labour-hire to unrelated businesses, the nominated position must be within your business activitiesand not for hire to other unrelated businesses. (Applies: Direct Entry, TRT)
The business must have a genuine need for a paid employee to fill a skilled position.
The business must have complied with Australian immigration and workplace relations laws.
The sponsor must pay the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy when lodging the nomination.
The sponsor must offer a full-time, ongoing position for at least 2 years. The employment contract must not limit the position to 2 years.
If the worker earns less than AUD 250,000/year, the sponsor must pay at least the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR).
The sponsor must demonstrate that the nominee is eligible for any licence, registration, or membership required at the time of application/nomination.
The nominated occupation must be on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). (for: Direct Entry)
The sponsor must have a current labour agreement in place with the Australian Government. (for: Labour Agreement)
The sponsor must have met any nomination requirements specified in the labour agreement. (for: Labour Agreement)
The occupation being nominated must be listed in the labour agreement as an occupation the sponsor can nominate. (for: Labour Agreement)
The nominated occupation must be listed in ANZSCO and be the same occupation as the applicant’s most recently approved nomination. (for: TRT)
The sponsor may nominate only if they remain with the applicant’s most recently approved sponsor (SBS or labour agreement party).If there was a restructure/new ABN/ACN, sponsorship arrangements must reflect this before lodging under TRT. (for: TRT)
At nomination time, the applicant must hold or have the most recently held subclass 457 or 482 (or hold a relevant bridging visa as described in your extract). (for: TRT)
If ownership changes (sale/takeover/restructure), nomination may still be possible if you can show the current and previous sponsor are effectively the same employer,and you remain the most recently approved sponsor. (for: TRT)
If the business (or associated business) has been subject to ASIC action (e.g., administration), the nomination may not meet approval requirements. (for: TRT)
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The Knowbal Visa Application Process
We start by reviewing your study history, current visa status, and eligibility for the Temporary Graduate Visa. This personalised consultation helps us understand your situation and plan the best application approach for you.
Once we assess your case, you’ll be assigned a dedicated migration expert. This professional will be your main point of contact, guiding you through each step and answering your questions promptly.
Gathering and organising your documents correctly is critical. Knowbal helps you prepare all necessary paperwork, including your Confirmation of Enrolment, academic transcripts, proof of completion, health insurance, and identity documents to avoid delays or errors.
We lodge your visa application on your behalf with the Department of Home Affairs, ensuring everything complies with visa requirements and your information is accurately presented.
Throughout the processing period, Knowbal monitors your application and keeps you informed. Should the Department request additional information, we will assist you promptly to ensure a smooth process.
Frequently Asked Questions
A strong nomination usually needs: a detailed Position Description aligned to the occupation, an organisational chart showing reporting lines, evidence of business activity (contracts/projects/work pipeline), and financial capacity evidence (recent BAS/financials and payroll). The goal is to show the role is real, needed, and sustainable.
Use a clear way: employment contract with clear base + super, payslips matching the contract, and credible market evidence (salary benchmarking or comparable internal roles). Avoid “made-to-fit” figures that don’t align with the business size, location, and role level.
Not if the evidence shows your duties match the nominated occupation. Make the nomination duty-led: map the Position Description, KPIs, reporting line, and business need to the occupation, and include a short explanation for the title difference (many businesses use internal titles that don’t match ANZSCO wording).
For nomination compliance, these costs should be treated as the employer’s responsibility and not recovered from you via payroll deductions or indirect arrangements. If there’s any cost-recovery wording in your contract, it should be removed before lodgement to avoid unnecessary risk.
Common triggers include generic PDs, unclear org structure, weak evidence of business need, inconsistent salary evidence, and messy payroll records. A decision-ready nomination is one where all documents agree (PD/contract/payslips/org chart), and the business case is specific, measurable, and easy for a case officer to follow.
Yes—nomination of cost settings can differ depending on whether the position is located in a regional area, and location also affects how the business case is assessed (worksite, operational need, and local labour context). Make sure the nominated work location is consistent across the contract, PD, and business documents.
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