To apply for an Australian Nomination Scheme, you must meet the general eligibility criteria and submit the required documents. Candidate must be nominated by an Australian-based employer. You need to meet the specific skills and work experience requirements as well. Subclass 186 visa allows only skilled workers to migrate , live, work, and study in Australia. A Subclass 186 visa is a permanent visa offering the status of permanent resident (PR) to the holders.
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What are the eligibility criteria to apply for a Subclass 186 visa?
The following are the eligibility criteria required to apply for an Australian Subclass 186 visa:
- Age must be below 45 years old at the time of nomination
- Health insurance is a must
- Must have a good character
- A clean criminal record certificate needs to be submitted
- The minimum English language proficiency required is 5 IELTS bands or equivalent
- A valid job listed under the Core Skills Occupation List of Australia
- Good health is necessary
Different types of streams of Subclass 186 visa
The following are the different streams you can apply after meeting the eligibility requirements listed above:
- Direct-stream: You can apply through this stream if you have a nomination from an employer based in Australia.
- Labor agreement stream: You are eligible to apply through this stream if you are in a labor contract or agreement with the government of Australia.
- Temporary Residence Stream: You are eligible to apply through this stream if you have been working in Australia on a temporary visa for a minimum of 3 years. However, you need to get a nomination from the same employer or company you are working for.
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