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Employer Nomination Scheme - Labour Agreement stream (Subclass 186)

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What type of worker, employment situation, occupation or professional activity is this pathway actually designed for?

The applicant must currently work, or be preparing to work, for a nominating employer who is party to a labour agreement, and must meet the age, skills and English language requirements set out in that labour agreement. Unless the labour agreement provides otherwise, the default age ceiling is under 45 years at the time of application. Applicants must also meet health and character requirements.

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Does the applicant need a job offer, employer, sponsor, transfer relationship or other employer involvement? What is important about that employer relationship?

The applicant must currently work, or be preparing to work, for a nominating employer who is party to a labour agreement.

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What are the few decisive professional characteristics of the pathway: occupation, qualifications, experience, salary, skill level, shortage status, labour-market condition or equivalent?

The applicant must meet the age, skills and English language requirements set out in the labour agreement; unless the agreement provides otherwise, the default age ceiling is under 45 years at the time of application.

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What work does the permission allow? Is the holder tied to an employer, occupation or sector? Can family accompany where clearly established?

Holders can live, work and study in Australia indefinitely and are expected to work for their nominating employer for at least 2 years, beginning within 6 months of visa grant (onshore) or entry to Australia (offshore). Family members (partner, dependent child or stepchild, a partner's dependent child or stepchild, and their dependent children) can be included when applying or added before a decision; a subclass 457 or 482 visa holder already recognised as a family member can also be included.

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How long is the permission normally granted for, how is it renewed, and what longer-term residence direction exists if officially stated?

This is a permanent visa granting indefinite stay in Australia from the day it is granted (or, for applicants outside Australia, from the day they enter on the visa). Holders can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years from grant; after that they need a Resident Return visa to keep travelling as a permanent resident. Holders may apply for citizenship if eligible.

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These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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