The Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced that by the end of 2023, the following expansion of the permanent Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)(subclass 186) visa program will be introduced:
- All Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS)(subclass 482) visa holders will be eligible to apply for a permanent ENS subclass 186 visa through the Temporary Residence Transition stream. Presently only those with occupations on the ‘Medium to Long-Term Skilled Occupation List’ are eligible and this will enable TSS subclass 482 visa holders on the ‘Short-Term Occupation List’ to apply for Australian permanent residency.
- Applicants for the Temporary Residence Transition stream of the TSS subclass 482 visa holders will still need to meet the ENS subclass 186 visa requirements, including age, English language and working in their nominated occupation. We are awaiting advice on whether exemptions will apply to age requirements which require visa applicants to be under the age of 45
- TSS subclass 482 visa holders will be able to apply for Australian permanent residency through the ENS subclass 186 visa after two years of sponsorship, which is down from the current three year requirement.
For advice regarding employer sponsored Australia visas, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@hartmanimmigration.com.au for Australian immigration assistance.
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