Our Free Employer Nomination Scheme Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for the Australian Work Visa, allowing you to work and live in Australia. It uses the criteria set by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), it is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.

AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) allows Australian employers to recruit skilled workers, either from overseas or temporarily in Australia, for permanent positions when an employer has been unable to fill a vacancy from within the Australian labour market or through their own training efforts.

The ENS process is made up of two important stages:

1. Nomination by the employer

The Australian employer is required to satisfy certain requirements in order to obtain sponsorship status under this Visa type. These criteria include:

• demonstrating that they are actively and lawfully operating in Australia
• have a commitment to training existing employees

Once the employer can demonstrate that they satisfy the sponsorship criteria, the actual position to be filled (or "nomination") also needs to meet certain requirements. For example, the position must be full time for at least 3 years and be on the gazetted list of approved occupations for this category.

2. Visa application

Once the nomination has been approved, the Visa application can be lodged. The Visa application must be lodged at the same Business Centre of DIAC as the corresponding nomination, even if the nominee is outside Australia.

Another important factor to keep in mind is that the Visa application must be lodged within 6 months of the date of approval of the nomination.

You are also required to satisfy certain health and character requirements in order to meet the Visa criteria.

AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME VISA ENTITLEMENTS

Successful Visa applicants will be granted Australian permanent residence under this Visa type.

As a permanent resident, you have the right to live, work and study in Australia for as long as you wish. When you are granted permanent residence, a Visa label is placed in your passport as proof of your permanent residency.

Other benefits of holding permanent residence include access to Medicare (government-subsidised health care), and the ability to apply for citizenship once you satisfy the residency requirements.