[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":325},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f9ZycoqBR7j859VnQjtth-Sgo6-pQH75P1mcX2DaFgTc":3},{"visaSubclassCode":4,"visaSubclassText":5,"streamCode":6,"streamText":7,"description":8,"stay":9,"basePrice":10,"benefitsHtml":11,"aboutVisaSections":12,"whenYouHaveVisaSections":44,"eligibilityCriteria":54,"steps":108,"processingTime":289,"availableStreams":298,"benefits":306,"categoryId":310,"pricing":311,"sourceUrl":323,"fetchedAt":324},"186","Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)","3","Direct Entry Pathway","This visa lets skilled workers nominated by an employer live and work in Australia permanently.","Permanently","AUD6,140.00","\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>live, work and study in Australia indefinitely\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",[13,16,19,23,26,29,32,35,38,41],{"text":14,"block":15},"With this visa, you can ","\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>stay in Australia indefinitely\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>work and study in Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare\" target=\"_blank\">Medicare\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>travel to and from Australia for 5 years\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>apply for \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fwhat-does-it-mean\">Australian citizenship\u003C\u002Fa>, if eligible.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Newly arrived residents may have to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period\" target=\"_blank\">wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"text":17,"block":18},"How long you can stay","\u003Cp>This is a permanent visa – it lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You become a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Your permanent residency for citizenship purposes starts:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>on the day we grant the visa if you are in Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>on the day you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":20,"text":21,"block":22},-1,"Include family ","\u003Cp>You can:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>include family members in your application when you apply\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>add family members to your application after you apply but before we decide on your visa.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>For this visa, your family members are:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>your partner\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your dependent child or stepchild\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your partner's dependent child or stepchild\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the dependent child or stepchild of your or your partner's dependent child or stepchild.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You can also include a subclass 457 visa or subclass 482 visa holder if we granted them that visa as a member of your family. To meet this requirement, they must hold the eligible visa and must be included in your application when you apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our health and character requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Family members who do not apply for the visa with you may also have to meet the requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":20,"text":24,"block":25},"Cost ","\u003Cp>The visa costs \u003Cspan class=\"visa-price\">AUD6,140.00\u003C\u002Fspan> for the main applicant. Concession apply in limited circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>There is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To see what your visa will cost use the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator\">Visa pricing estimator\u003C\u002Fa>. The estimator does not consider the second instalment or other costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Second instalment\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>You must pay an extra charge called a second instalment for any family member aged 18 years or older who:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>applies for the visa with you, and \u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>has less than Functional English.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>The second instalment for family members who apply for the visa with you is AUD4,890.00.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you need to pay the second instalment, we will send you an invoice after you have met all other requirements for the visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Other costs\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>You might also have to pay other costs for:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>health checks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>police certificates\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>biometrics.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":20,"text":27,"block":28},"Cost concession for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste visa applicants","\u003Cp>From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid visa application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We will charge eligible applicants the lower visa application cost during the application process in \u003Ca aria-label=\">ImmiAccoun - External link\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>. We will recognise eligible applicants by the valid passport from the specified countries used in the application when they apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Family members are also eligible for the lower visa cost. We base this on the passport of the primary applicant (or visa holder who satisfies the primary visa criteria).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The primary applicant must hold a valid passport issued by one of the following countries:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Federated States of Micronesia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Fiji\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Kiribati\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Nauru\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Palau\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Papua New Guinea\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Republic of the Marshall Islands\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Samoa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Solomon Islands\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Timor-Leste\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Tonga\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Tuvalu\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Vanuatu.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":20,"text":30,"block":31},"Apply from","\u003Cp>You can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa, but not in immigration clearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are applying in Australia, you must hold a:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>substantive visa or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010\">Bridging visa A\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020\">Bridging visa B\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030\">Bridging visa C\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You can be in or outside Australia when we decide on your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":20,"text":33,"block":34},"Processing times ","\u003Cp>For an indication of processing times for this visa, use the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times\">visa processing time guide tool\u003C\u002Fa>. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Your application can take longer to process if:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>you do not fill it in correctly\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you do not include all the documents we need or we need more information from you\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>it takes us time to verify your information\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Applications lodged with all necessary supporting documents (‘complete applications’) can generally be processed more quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":20,"text":36,"block":37},"Your obligations ","\u003Cp>You and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We expect that you will work for your nominating employer for at least 2 years if your visa is granted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You agree to begin your employment within 6 months of:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>entry to Australia if you were granted the visa outside Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the visa grant date if you were granted the visa in Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":20,"text":39,"block":40},"Travel","\u003Cp>From the date we grant this visa, you can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>After that period, you will need a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157\">Resident Return (RRV)\u003C\u002Fa> visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you leave Australia after the expiry date of your travel facility, without being granted another permanent visa with a valid travel facility, for example a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157\">Resident Return (RRV)\u003C\u002Fa>, you might not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To see when your travel condition ends, use \u003Ca class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query\" target=\"_blank\">VEVO\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"id":20,"text":42,"block":43},"Visa label","\u003Cp>Australian visas are digital. You will not get a label in your passport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[45,48,51],{"text":46,"block":47},"Coming to Australia","\u003Ch3>Before you travel\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Ch4>Check your travel documents\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>You must have:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a valid visa to enter Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>a valid passport or other travel document\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Ch3>At the Border\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Ch4>Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>All people arriving to Australia must complete an \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-(ipc)\" target=\"_blank\">Incoming Passenger Card\u003C\u002Fa>. You will be given this card during your flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch4>Leaving the airport faster\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>We have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fsmartgates\u002Foverview\" target=\"_blank\">SmartGate\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>New Zealand passport holders\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>If an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>you have a permanent Australian visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>If you do not tell them, you might be granted the 444 visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa will override your permanent visa and might affect your eligibility for Australian citizenship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"text":49,"block":50},"In Australia","\u003Ch3>What you can do when you have this visa\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>This visa lets you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>stay in Australia indefinitely\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>work and study in Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare\" target=\"_blank\">Medicare\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>travel to and from Australia for 5 years\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>if eligible, become an \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen\">Australian citizen\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Newly arrived residents may have to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period\" target=\"_blank\">wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>What you must do on this visa (your obligations)\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>You and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You agree to begin your employment within 6 months of:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>entering Australia if we granted you the visa outside Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the visa grant date if we granted you the visa in Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Ch3>See how long you can stay\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Permanently\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Travelling on your visa\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>From the date we grant this visa, you can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>After that period, you will need a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157\">Resident Return (RRV)\u003C\u002Fa> visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you leave Australia after the expiry date of your travel facility, without being granted another permanent visa with a valid travel facility, for example a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157\">Resident Return (RRV)\u003C\u002Fa>, you will not be able to return to Australia as a permanent resident. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To see when your travel condition ends, use \u003Ca class=\"external\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Fevo\u002FfirstParty?actionType=query\" target=\"_blank\">VEVO\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Proving you have a visa\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>To prove you have a visa and show your conditions to someone, use VEVO.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To prove you have been to Australia, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records\">request your travel records\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Working\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>When you work in Australia, you are protected by Australian workplace law. \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements\" target=\"_blank\">See your workplace rights and entitlements\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Bringing family\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>As an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To find a visa for your relatives, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder\u002Fjoin-family\">explore visa options\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Becoming an Australian citizen\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>After a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen\">become a citizen\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>we grant the visa, if you were in Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you entered Australia on this visa, if you were outside Australia when we granted it\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"id":20,"text":52,"block":53},"Leaving Australia","\u003Ch3>Before you leave\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Ch4>Check your travel documents\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>You must have a valid passport or other travel document to leave Australia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch4>Ensure your visa is still valid\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>Check your conditions and the expiry of your Resident Return visa in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fcheck-conditions-online\">VEVO\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>See what you can and must do if your \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire\">visa has expired or is about to expire\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>At the Border\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Ch4>Leaving the airport faster\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>We have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use SmartGate \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fsmartgates\u002Foverview\" target=\"_blank\">SmartGate\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>After you leave\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Ch4>Proving you have been to Australia\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>To prove you have been to Australia, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records\">request your travel records\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[55,61,64,68,76,80,84,88,92,96,100,104],{"title":56,"criteria":57,"subTitle":58,"collapsed":59,"description":60},"Have an eligible occupation",[],"\u003Cp>Your occupation must be on the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskill-occupation-list\">Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",true,"",{"title":62,"subTitle":63,"collapsed":59,"description":60},"Have relevant work experience","\u003Cp>Unless exempt, most applicants need to have at least 3 years relevant work experience in their occupation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Applicants who are exempt from the skills assessment requirement are also exempt from the work experience requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":65,"criteria":66,"subTitle":67,"collapsed":59,"description":60},"Licensing, registration or membership",[],"\u003Cp>You must be licensed, registered or a member of a professional body if it is mandatory in the state or territory you intend to work in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":69,"criteria":70,"subTitle":75,"collapsed":59,"description":60},"Have a positive skills assessment",[71],{"title":72,"criteria":73,"subTitle":74,"collapsed":59,"description":60},"Exemption",[],"\u003Cp>You are exempt from having a skills assessment if you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>have been nominated as an academic (university lecturer or faculty head at Academic Level A, B, C, D or E) by a university in Australia, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>have been nominated as a scientist, researcher or technical specialist by an Australian government scientific agency, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>currently hold a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444\">Special Category (subclass 444)\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnew-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-temporary-461\">New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (subclass 461)\u003C\u002Fa> visa and have worked for the employer who nominated you, in the nominated position, for at least 2 years in the last 3 years prior to the date you applied for the visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n","\u003Cp>Most applicants need to have a skills assessment that shows they have the skills to work in the nominated position. Learn more about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment\">skills assessments\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":77,"criteria":78,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":79},"Be nominated ",[],"\u003Cp>You must be nominated by an Australian employer whose business is actively and lawfully operating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You must apply for the visa within 6 months of the nomination being approved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We can't grant you a visa if:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>we are aware of adverse information about your nominator or any person associated with them, unless it is reasonable to disregard this information, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the nomination is withdrawn, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the position is no longer available\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You might be eligible for a refund of the visa application charge depending on the circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":81,"criteria":82,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":83},"Be this age",[],"\u003Cp>Usually, you must be under 45 years of age when you apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You are exempt from this criteria if any of the following applies to you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>you are nominated as an academic (university lecturer or faculty head at Academic Level B, C D or E) by a university in Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you are nominated as a scientist, researcher or technical (scientific) specialist at ANZSCO skill level 1 or 2 by a Federal, State or Territory government science agency, or an Australian university\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you currently hold a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444\">Special Category (subclass 444)\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnew-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-temporary-461\">New Zealand citizen's family member (subclass 461)\u003C\u002Fa> visa and have worked for the employer who nominated you, in the nominated position, for at least 2 years in the last 3 years immediately before you apply. The 2 years excludes periods of unpaid leave.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"title":85,"criteria":86,"subTitle":87,"collapsed":59,"description":60},"Meet our health requirement ",[],"\u003Cp>You and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\">health requirement\u003C\u002Fa>. We might ask for health information about family not coming to Australia with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":89,"criteria":90,"subTitle":91,"collapsed":59,"description":60},"Meet our character requirement",[],"\u003Cp>You and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter\">character requirement\u003C\u002Fa>. We might ask for character information about family not coming to Australia with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":93,"criteria":94,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":95},"Sign the Australian values statement",[],"\u003Cp>If you are 18 years of age or older, you must:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>have read, or had explained to you, the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values\">Life in Australia booklet\u003C\u002Fa> and\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>sign an \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values\">Australian Values Statement\u003C\u002Fa> that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"title":97,"criteria":98,"subTitle":99,"collapsed":59,"description":60},"Have this level of English language",[],"\u003Cp>You must have at least \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Fcompetent-english\">competent English\u003C\u002Fa> to be granted this stream of the visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Any dependent applicant who was aged at least 18 years on the day you make your application should provide evidence they have at least \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english\">functional English\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you can't show that they have functional English, you will need to pay the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Femployer-nomination-scheme-186\u002Fdirect-entry-stream?bk=aboutVisa-index-3#About\">second instalment of the visa application charge\u003C\u002Fa> when we ask you to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":101,"criteria":102,"subTitle":103,"collapsed":59,"description":60},"Have paid back your debt to the Australian government",[],"\u003Cp>If you owe the Australian Government money, you must have paid it back or have a formal arrangement to pay it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":105,"criteria":106,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":107},"Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused ",[],"\u003Cp>We will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application, which means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>In some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Limitations on applications in Australia\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If applying for a visa from outside Australia see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban\" target=\"_blank\">Can I go to Australia\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you want immigration assistance, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview\" target=\"_blank\">Who can help with your visa application\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[109,135,217,229,285],{"id":110,"steps":111,"title":132,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":133,"hasCustomButton":134,"customButtonLink":60,"customButtonText":60},1,[112,116,120,124,128],{"id":110,"steps":113,"title":114,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":115},[],"Get your skills assessed","\u003Cp>Get a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fskills-assessment\">skills assessment\u003C\u002Fa> if you need to. The assessment will prove you have the right skills and qualifications to do your job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You must have received a positive outcome for your skills assessment before you apply for your visa. It cannot have been issued more than 3 years before the date you make your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Occupations in the CSOL are benchmarked to the 2022 version of ANZSCO. Where occupation classifications have changed through ANZSCO updates, a skills assessment under the earlier ANZSCO classification will generally be accepted if:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>the skills assessment issued is still valid (up to three years, or less if the assessing authority specifies a shorter period),\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the assessing authority was specified for the occupation at the time of the skills assessment, and\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the nominated occupation corresponds to the historical classification of the occupation in ANZSCO.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>We do not accept skills assessments obtained for a subclass 485 visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":117,"title":118,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":119},[],"Organise English exams","\u003Cp>Make sure your English test results are current for this visa. Your English test results cannot have been issued more than three years before you make your application. You must also receive your test results before you lodge your visa application. Have English exams if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":121,"title":122,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":123},[],"Get help with your application","\u003Cp>Only some people can help you with your application. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent\">registered migration agent\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner\">legal practitioner\u003C\u002Fa>, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>an \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person\">exempt person\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You can appoint anyone to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents\">receive documents\u003C\u002Fa> on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":125,"title":126,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":127},[],"Get the nomination Transaction Reference Number","\u003Cp>Make sure your employer has submitted a nomination application. They will receive a nomination Transaction Reference Number (TRN) when they do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Ask your employer for the TRN. You need it to apply for the visa. You do not need to wait for the nomination to be approved to lodge your visa application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":129,"title":130,"subTitle":131,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Your rights and your employer's obligations ","\u003Cp>Criminal and civil penalties can be applied to anyone who asks for, receives, offers or provides a benefit in exchange for visa sponsorship. Learn more about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fwork-rights-and-exploitation\u002Fwork-visa-scams\">work visa scams\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Before you apply","\u003Cp>New step description\u003C\u002Fp>",false,{"steps":136,"title":216,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":133},[137,141,145,149,161,165,169,173,177,181,189,197,208,212],{"steps":138,"title":139,"subTitle":140,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Provide accurate information","\u003Cp>Provide accurate information. See what happens if you \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information\">can't prove your identity or don't provide true information\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":142,"title":143,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":144},[],"Identity documents","\u003Cp>Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you have changed your name for any reason, you must also provide evidence of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Documents that prove a change of name include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a marriage or divorce certificate\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>documents that show other names you have been known by\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":146,"title":147,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":148},[],"Licencing, registration or membership","\u003Cp>Provide evidence of any licence, registration or professional membership mandatory to perform the nominated occupation in the state or territory you intend to work in, if applicable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are a doctor, provide one of these certificates issued by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as proof of full registration:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>unconditional or general medical registration\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>conditional specialist registration which allows you to practise only in your particular specialty with no further training or supervision requirements\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>If you are a barrister or solicitor, provide proof of admission to practise as a lawyer in the relevant state or territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":150,"title":159,"subTitle":160,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[151,155],{"steps":152,"title":153,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":154},[],"Proof of your skills and qualifications","\u003Cp>Provide all of the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a positive and valid skills assessment, if required.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>qualifications and proof of work experience; such as employment references, if required.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":156,"title":157,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":158},[],"Skills assessment exemption documents","\u003Cp>If you are exempt from having a skills assessment, provide proof that:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>you have been nominated as an academic (university lecturer or faculty head at Academic Level A, B, C, D or E) by a university in Australia, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you are nominated as a scientist, researcher or technical (scientific) specialist at ANZSCO skill level 1 or 2 by a Federal, State or Territory government science agency, or an Australian university, or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you currently hold a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444\">Special Category (subclass 444)\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnew-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-temporary-461\">New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (subclass 461)\u003C\u002Fa> visa and have worked for the employer who nominated you, in the nominated position, for at least 2 years in the last 3 years prior to the date you applied for the visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n","Skills and qualifications documents","\u003Cp>Provide either:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>documents that prove your skills and qualifications\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>documents to prove you are exempt from proving your skills and qualifications\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":162,"title":163,"subTitle":164,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Age exemption documents","\u003Cp>If you are 45 years old or older, provide documents to show you are exempt from the age eligibility criteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You are exempt from this criteria if any of the following apply to you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>you are nominated as an academic (university lecturer or faculty head at Academic Level B, C D or E) by a university in Australia\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you are nominated as a scientist, researcher or technical (scientific) specialist at ANZSCO skill level 1 or 2 by a Federal, State or Territory government science agency, or an Australian university\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>you currently hold a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fspecial-category-visa-subclass-444\">Special Category (subclass 444)\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnew-zealand-citizen-family-relationship-temporary-461\">New Zealand citizen's family member (subclass 461)\u003C\u002Fa> visa and have worked for the employer who nominated you, in the nominated position, for at least 2 years in the last 3 years immediately before you apply. The 2 years excludes periods of unpaid leave.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":166,"title":167,"subTitle":168,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"English language documents","\u003Cp>Provide documents that show you have \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Fcompetent-english\">Competent English\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":170,"title":171,"subTitle":172,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Health documents","\u003Cp>You do not need to provide health documents. If you have had medical exams, the results are sent to us by your doctor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":174,"title":175,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":176},[],"Character documents","\u003Cp>Provide an Australian police certificate if you have spent a total of 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16. We only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks\" target=\"_blank\">Australian Federal Police\u003C\u002Fa>. We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police. For immigration purposes, Australian police certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Also provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>an overseas police certificate from \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations\u002Flist\" target=\"_blank\">every country\u003C\u002Fa>, including your home country, where you have spent a total of 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16\n\n\t\u003Cul>\n\t\t\u003Cli>if required, penal check letters are available by contacting \u003Ca href=\"mailto:espd@homeaffairs.gov.au\">espd@homeaffairs.gov.au\u003C\u002Fa> and include the words “Front end load – Penal Check Letter” in the subject line of your email.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003C\u002Ful>\n\t\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>military service records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces of any country\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Further information is available at: \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Character requirements for visas\">Character requirements for visas\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":178,"title":179,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":180},[],"Tell us you are getting help","\u003Cp>To nominate someone to:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>receive your correspondence, use \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf\">Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>provide immigration assistance, use \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf\">Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Upload your written notification or your forms to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":182,"title":187,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":188},[183],{"steps":184,"title":185,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":186},[],"Proof of Functional English","\u003Cp>You must show that your family member over 18 has \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english\">functional English\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you can't show that your family member has functional English, you will need to pay the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Femployer-nomination-scheme-186\u002Fdirect-entry-stream?bk=aboutVisa-index-3#About\">second instalment\u003C\u002Fa> when we ask you to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Partner documents ","\u003Cp>Provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>identity documents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>character documents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Provide either:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>your current marriage certificate or\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>enough documents to prove your partner has been in a de facto relationship with you for at least 12 months before you apply\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Documents that prove a de facto relationship include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>joint bank account statements\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>billing accounts in joint names\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>joint leases or mortgages\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>documents that show you have both lived at the same address\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":190,"title":195,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":196},[191],{"steps":192,"title":193,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":194},[],"Parental responsibility documents","\u003Cp>You must get consent for the child to come to Australia from anyone who:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>is not coming to Australia with the child.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>They must complete either:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf\">Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Include a document with the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>passport\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>driver’s licence.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n","Dependants under 18 documents ","\u003Cp>For every dependant under 18 years who is applying with you provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>identity documents (if your child is under 5 years old you can include them in the application without a passport)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>proof of their relationship with you such as a birth or marriage certificate\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>character documents, if applicable.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":198,"title":206,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":207},[199,203],{"steps":200,"title":201,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":202},[],"Proof of dependence","\u003Cp>You need to prove that this person is a family member and\u002For dependent on you. Provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>a completed \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>proof of your relationship with the dependent such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>proof they live with you\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>their tax records\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>proof they are currently studying\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>For other family members, if applicable, provide evidence the person:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>holds a subclass 457 or subclass 482 visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>was granted that visa because they were your family member and\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>is included in your application for this subclass 186 visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":204,"title":185,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":205},[],"\u003Cp>You must show that your family member has \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english\">functional English\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you can't show that your family member has functional English, you will need to pay the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Femployer-nomination-scheme-186\u002Fdirect-entry-stream?bk=aboutVisa-index-3#About\">second instalment\u003C\u002Fa> when we ask you to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Dependants over 18 documents","\u003Cp>For every dependant 18 years old or older who is applying with you provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>identity documents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>documents about other relationships, if applicable\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>character documents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":209,"title":210,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":211},[],"Translate","\u003Cp>Have all non-English documents translated into English.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Provide original and translated documents in your application. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Translators in Australia must be accredited by the \u003Ca class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Translators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>full name\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>address and telephone number\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>qualifications and experience in the language they are translating\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>These details must be in English.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Note: You do not need to have any documents certified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":213,"title":214,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":215},[],"Scan or photograph","\u003Cp>Scan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The scans and photos must be clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Gather your documents",{"steps":218,"title":227,"subTitle":228,"collapsed":59,"description":133},[219,223],{"steps":220,"title":221,"subTitle":222,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Provide accurate information ","\u003Cp>Provide accurate information. See what happens \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information\">if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":224,"title":225,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":226},[],"Apply for the visa online in ImmiAccount","\u003Col>\n\t\u003Cli>Login or create an \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline?bk=content-index-2#content-index-2\">Attach documents\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay\">Pay the application charge\u003C\u002Fa>. We will not process your application until you pay.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Note the Transaction Reference Number (TRN).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n","Apply for the visa","\u003Cp>Apply online in ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":230,"title":283,"subTitle":284,"collapsed":59,"description":133},[231,235,239,243,247,251,255,259,263,271,275,279],{"steps":232,"title":233,"subTitle":234,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"What will happen after you apply","\u003Cp>We will let you know when we have received your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":236,"title":237,"subTitle":238,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Status updates","\u003Cp>We can’t give updates on applications within the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\">standard processing time\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You can check if we need more information from you in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":240,"title":241,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":242},[],"Travel after you apply","\u003Cp>If you are in Australia, you don't have to tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. This is because you can be outside Australia when we decide on your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you leave Australia, you must make sure you have a valid visa to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Learn about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire\">visa expiry\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Learn about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Ftravelling-and-your-visa\u002Ftravel-on-a-bridging-visa\">Bridging visas\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":244,"title":245,"subTitle":246,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Health exams ","\u003Cp>If you didn't have \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\">health examinations\u003C\u002Fa> before you applied, we will let you know if you need them. Check \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":248,"title":249,"subTitle":250,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Biometrics","\u003Cp>We might ask for \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">biometrics\u003C\u002Fa> (fingerprints and photo). We will let you know if you need to provide them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":252,"title":253,"subTitle":254,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Attach more information ","\u003Cp>We might ask you to provide more information. Attach any additional documents we ask you for as soon as possible in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":256,"title":257,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":258},[],"Stay lawful ","\u003Cp>Make sure you stay lawful by holding a valid visa while we process your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>When you apply for this visa in Australia, you are likely to be granted a bridging visa. If your current visa expires before we decide your application, the bridging visa will start. You can stay in Australia on the bridging visa while we process your new visa application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Learn more about \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire\" visa-about-to-expire=\"\" visas=\"\">visa expiry\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":260,"title":261,"subTitle":262,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Pay the second instalment","\u003Cp>If you need to pay a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Femployer-nomination-scheme-186\u002Fdirect-entry-stream?bk=aboutVisa-index-3#About\">second instalment\u003C\u002Fa>, we will send you an invoice after you have met all other requirements for the visa. \u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":264,"title":269,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":270},[265],{"steps":266,"title":267,"subTitle":268,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Newborn children","\u003Cp>Find out what to do \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby\">if your child is born after you apply\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Add family","\u003Cp>You can add family members to your application after you apply but before we decide on your visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For this visa your family members are:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>your \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">partner\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your \u003Ca class=\"clickbot-glossary\">dependent child\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your partner’s dependent child\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"steps":272,"title":273,"subTitle":274,"collapsed":59,"description":60},[],"Mistakes on your application","\u003Cp>Let us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Complete \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":276,"title":277,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":278},[],"Help with your application","\u003Cp>Let us know if you no longer want someone to:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>receive your correspondence - complete \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf\">Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>provide immigration advice - complete \u003Ca data-getfilesize=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf\" href=\"\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf\">Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Upload your written notification or your forms to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview\">ImmiAccount\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For more information see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview\">Who can help you with your application\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":280,"title":281,"subTitle":60,"collapsed":59,"description":282},[],"Tell us if things change","\u003Cp>Tell us if things change after you submit your application but before we decide on your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Things you need to let us know about include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>you want to withdraw your application\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>changes to your phone number, address or passport\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>changes to your relationship status\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the birth of a child\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>See what to do \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fchange-in-situation\">if your situation changes\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","After you apply","\u003Cp>See what you can and must do after you apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"steps":286,"title":287,"subTitle":288,"collapsed":59,"description":133},[],"Visa outcome","\u003Cp>You can be inside or outside Australia when we decide on your visa application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We must have approved your employer’s nomination before we can grant you this visa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>We will let you know our decision about your visa application in writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If we grant your visa, we will tell you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>your visa grant number\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>the date your visa starts\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>your visa conditions.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Keep a copy of the decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>why we refused the visa\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>We will not refund the visa application charge if we refuse your application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"percent25":290,"percent50":291,"percent75":292,"percent90":293,"percent25Text":294,"percent50Text":295,"percent75Text":296,"percent90Text":297},192,301,358,437,"6 Months","10 Months","12 Months","14 Months",[299,300,303],{"code":6,"text":7},{"code":301,"text":302},"4","Agreement Pathway",{"code":304,"text":305},"5","Transition Pathway",[307,308,309],"live, work and study in Australia indefinitely","sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia","apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.","workingSkills",[312,319],{"Onshore":313,"BasePrice":10,"StreamCode":60,"Over18Price":314,"ProductCode":315,"Under18Price":316,"SubsequentPrice":317,"NonInternetPrice":317,"VisaSubclassCode":318},"false","AUD3,070.00","4316","AUD1,535.00","N\u002FA","186-3",{"Onshore":313,"BasePrice":320,"StreamCode":60,"Over18Price":317,"ProductCode":321,"Under18Price":317,"SubsequentPrice":317,"NonInternetPrice":317,"VisaSubclassCode":322},"AUD540.00","4368","0","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Femployer-nomination-scheme-186\u002Fdirect-entry-stream","2026-08-08T22:09:15.589Z",1786354964952]