Permanent residency sponsored by an Australian employer — via Direct Entry, or transitioning from your 482 through TRT.
Visa type
Permanent
Full permanent residency on grant
Streams
Direct Entry / TRT
We confirm which one fits you
From 482
2 years (TRT)
Portable across approved sponsors
We help you identify whether Direct Entry or TRT is right for you.
For skilled workers who meet the skills, qualification and experience requirements directly — without necessarily holding a 482 visa first.
For workers transitioning from a 482 visa to permanent residency with their sponsoring employer.
End-to-end support from nomination to PR grant
We confirm which stream fits — Direct Entry or TRT — and your eligibility.
Where required, we guide your skills assessment with the relevant authority.
We prepare and lodge the employer’s permanent nomination.
We prepare and lodge your 186 application with full supporting documents.
Permanent residency granted for you and your included family members.
The subclass 186 ENS is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer. It has two streams: Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition (TRT).
Direct Entry is for skilled workers who have not necessarily held a 482 visa but meet skills, qualification and experience requirements. Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) is for people who have worked for their sponsoring employer on a 482 visa and are transitioning to PR.
Under the TRT stream you generally need to have worked full-time for your sponsoring employer in the nominated occupation for 2 years. This period is now portable across approved sponsors, so changing employers does not reset the clock.
Applicants generally need to be under 45 at the time of application, though certain exemptions may apply depending on your circumstances and occupation. We assess whether any exemption applies to you.
It depends on your stream and occupation. Direct Entry applicants generally require a positive skills assessment; some TRT applicants may be exempt. We advise you on your specific situation.
Applicants generally need to demonstrate competent English, though some occupations and passport holders may be exempt. We confirm the exact requirement for your case.
Yes. Your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children can be included and, once granted, gain permanent residency alongside you.
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