Employer Nomination Scheme (SC186) Visa Document Checklist
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) visa is a permanent residency (PR) visa for skilled workers sponsored by an Australian employer. The visa allows eligible employees to live and work in Australia permanently when there is no suitable Australian worker available for the position. This visa offers a realisable pathway for skilled professionals to settle in Australia. The ENS (SC 186) Visa consists of 3 application streams:
Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream
Direct Entry (DE) Stream
Labour Agreement Stream
ENS (SC186) Nomination Document Checklist
Employers are responsible for providing documents to support their nomination. This may include and not limited to:
Evidence for genuine position
Organisational chart
Position description
Employment contract
Financial capacity
Business Activity Statements (BAS)
Tax Returns
Market rates
Job advertisements
Employment contracts for similar roles
ENS (SC186) Visa Application Document Checklist
Applicants must gather and prepare the documents listed below to meet the visa criteria. Below is a general guide and not limited to:
Identity documents
Passport
National identity card
Employment Documents
CV/Resume
Skills Assessment (For Direct Entry Stream)
Employment contract
Qualifications and Education
Degree certifications
Transcripts
Professional licences or registration
Health and Character
Overseas police certificates for countries lived in over 12 months
Medical letter from the medical practitioner
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Can I add My Family Members to My Visa Application?
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (SC 186) Visa allows applicants to include eligible family members as secondary applicants or dependents, such as:
Spouse or de facto partner
Dependent children under 18 years old
Documents for secondary applicants may include a marriage certificate, birth certificate, proof of financial dependency and more.
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How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
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