Can I be Exempted from Skills Assessment for My ENS (SC 186) - Direct Entry Stream Visa?
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) visa is a pathway for skilled workers who aim to live and work in Australia indefinitely. To meet the requirement for ENS – Direct Entry stream, applicants must also have the relevant skills and qualifications for their nominated occupation, which they proposed.
What is the Skills Assessment’s Purpose for Direct Entry – ENS (Subclass 186)?
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the necessary skills and qualifications required for their nominated occupation. This is typically achieved through a positive skills assessment conducted by the relevant authority.
How can I be exempted from Skills Assessment for the ENS (SC 186) - Direct Entry Stream?
Some eligible applicants can be exempted from providing a skills assessment. If so, they are also exempt from the work experience requirement. The requirements to be exempted from delivering a positive skills assessment are, if you meet one of the following:
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.
Nominated by an Australian government scientific agency as a:
Scientist, or
Researcher, or
Technical specialist
Currently hold a Special Category (Subclass 444) or New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Subclass 461) visa and have worked with the employer who nominated you, in the nominated position, for at least 2 years within the 3 years leading up to your visa application date.
Related:
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) Age Exemption Criteria
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) Eligibility & Process
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
The Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) is a fantastic visa pathway to achieve permanent residency (PR) status in Australia. At Agape Henry Crux, you can speak with one of our immigration lawyers or registered migration agents, who, together with our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer(s), specialises in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.
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