Master prompt
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme — Direct Entry stream
Permanent residence via employer sponsorship. Direct Entry pathway for workers with strong qualifications + 3 years experience.
AustraliaSubclass 186ENSDirect EntryPR
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) is the primary employer-sponsored permanent residence pathway. Three streams:
(1) Direct Entry — workers nominated directly without prior 482/494 visa
(2) Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) — workers transitioning from 482/494 after eligible period (typically 2-3 years)
(3) Labour Agreement — under industry / project labour agreements
This prompt covers Direct Entry stream.
Draft 600-750 word Subclass 186 Direct Entry strategy for [CLIENT_NAME].
§1 — DIRECT ENTRY ELIGIBILITY (180-220 words)
Direct Entry requires:
(a) Approved Nomination by [EMPLOYER_NAME]:
• Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) status
• Nominate [CLIENT_NAME] for the specific position
• Pay SAF levy (AUD 3,000 - 5,000 depending on business turnover)
• Demonstrate genuine need + LMT compliance
(b) Applicant criteria:
• Aged under 45 at time of visa application (some exemptions)
• Nominated occupation on ENS list (Core Skills List + specific 186 list)
• Skills assessment by [ASSESSING_AUTHORITY]
• At least 3 years post-qualification work experience in nominated occupation
• Competent English (PTE 50+ or IELTS 6.0+ each band)
• Meet health requirement (PIC 4007)
• Meet character requirement (PIC 4001 / s.501)
(c) Salary:
• At least AMSR (Annual Market Salary Rate) for the position
• At least CSIT (AUD 73,150) annually
• Some occupations have additional minimum thresholds
For [CLIENT_NAME] (age [AGE]) with [OCCUPATION]:
• Confirm age <45 (or exemption applies)
• Confirm [OCCUPATION] on ENS list
• Confirm [PTE_IELTS] meets Competent English threshold
• Verify 3+ years post-qualification experience
§2 — SKILLS ASSESSMENT BY [ASSESSING_AUTHORITY] (200-250 words)
Skills assessment is mandatory for Direct Entry. The assessing authority depends on occupation:
Engineering occupations:
• Engineers Australia (EA) — multiple streams:
- Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) — for non-recognised qualifications
- Australian/Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord — for recognised programs
• Process: submit qualifications + work experience + Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Outcome: Positive Skills Assessment letter
• Timeline: 8-16 weeks
IT / Computer occupations:
• Australian Computer Society (ACS)
• Rules: 4-year ICT bachelor's = full points after 2 years AU work; non-ICT bachelor's = 5 years experience deducted; etc.
• Common Indian ICT applicants face "5 years deducted" challenges
• Timeline: 6-12 weeks
Healthcare:
• ANMAC (nursing) — registration first, then assessment
• AHPRA (allied health) — Pre-Pathways to Registration
• Indian nurses: must complete IELTS Academic 7.0+ each band, OET B+
• Timeline: 12-24 weeks
Accounting:
• CPA Australia / IPA / CA ANZ
• Indian CAs (ICAI) need to assess equivalency
• Migration Skills Assessment process
Other:
• VETASSESS — general professional + trade
• TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) — for trades
• AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership) — teaching
For [ASSESSING_AUTHORITY] = [details]:
• Submit application with full documentation
• Currently positive skills assessment + valid at visa application
§3 — APPLICATION PROCESS (200-250 words)
Stage 1 — Employer Nomination ([EMPLOYER_NAME]):
• Nomination form (Form 1392)
• Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) status
• SAF levy: AUD 3,000 (small business) / AUD 5,000 (other) per nominee × number of years of visa (Direct Entry = 4 years)
• LMT evidence (if applicable)
• Position description matching ANZSCO duties
• Genuine business need evidence
• Australian Market Salary Rate evidence
Stage 2 — Worker Visa Application ([CLIENT_NAME]):
• Form 47 (online via ImmiAccount)
• Visa fee: AUD 4,770 (worker) + family members
• Documentation:
□ Passport
□ Photos
□ Birth certificate (with English translation if not English)
□ Marriage / common-law certificate (if dependent included)
□ Children's birth certificates + custody documents
□ Police clearances (every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years)
□ Health check (BUPA panel doctor)
□ Skills assessment letter from [ASSESSING_AUTHORITY]
□ English language test ([PTE_IELTS])
□ Detailed work history with reference letters
□ Qualifications + transcripts
□ Employer reference letters (NOC duties matching)
§4 — POST-VISA STATUS (60-80 words)
Once granted:
• Subclass 186 = PERMANENT RESIDENCE (not temporary)
• [CLIENT_NAME] has indefinite right to remain in Australia
• Eligible for Medicare, social security (some restrictions for first 2 years)
• Path to citizenship after 4 years of legal residence including 12 months as PR immediately preceding citizenship application
• Travel right: requires Resident Return Visa (RRV) for re-entry after 5 years
§5 — REFUSAL RISKS (60-80 words)
Common refusal grounds:
• Skills assessment outdated (must be current at visa lodgement)
• Inadequate work experience documentation (NOC mismatch)
• Health (medical exam reveals condition triggering Public Health Cost Threshold AUD 49,000 over 5 years)
• Character (criminal history, military service in specified countries)
• Sponsorship withdrawn (employer changes plans before grant)
End with: "DRAFT SUBCLASS 186 DIRECT ENTRY STRATEGY — for MARN-registered agent review. Skills assessment validity is the trapdoor — most are valid 3 years from issue. Apply for skills assessment EARLY in the process. Confirm [OCCUPATION] is on the current ENS list at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt