Difference between 186 and 187 Visas

What is the difference between 186 and 187 Visas

• If you are applying for a Subclass 186 Visa or a Subclass 187 Visa, you must meet the English, age and skill requirements unless you are exempt.
• Applicants can be in or outside Australia when they apply for this visa.
• Both 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visas and 187 visas (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme) are similar, and both visas require employment sponsorship.
• 187 visa requires the applicant to live in designated regional areas like Western Australia, South Australia, the ACT, Tasmania and the Northern Territory for two years.
• There are no geographical restrictions for 186 visas.

The Subclass 186 visa and Subclass 187 visa are demand-orientated programs, and these two visas allow employers to select skilled workers for Australian permanent residence to fill the vacant positions in their business. The Subclass 186 visa is available nationally, and the Subclass 187 visa is for workers seeking to work in regional Australia.

 

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What is Subclass 186?

Visa subclass 186 is an Employer employer-sponsored visa; here, applicants are selected by sponsored employers to work in Australian states or territories. The applicant should be less than 45 years of age to apply for subclass 186.

 

Subclass 186 visas, also known as Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visas are permanent residency visas for skilled workers. This visa is available for temporary residents who are already living and working in Australia, and for those living outside Australia. This visa provides Australian permanent residency to the holder without any conditions.

 

What is Subclass 187?

Foreign skilled workers who are selected by an Australian employer in regional Australia can apply for Australian permanent residence under a subclass 187 visa. This Subclass 187 visa requires the applicant to complete a skills assessment. The applicant can apply for this visa while being inside or outside Australia.

 

There are two streams to apply the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (Subclass 187)

• Direct Entry stream
• Temporary Residence Transition stream

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Comparison between Visa Subclass 186, and 187 visas
 

Factors	Visa subclass 186	Visa subclass 187
Visa Type	Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme	Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
Visa Duration	Permanent	Permanent
Sponsorship Required	Yes, Sponsorship is required by an employer	Yes, Sponsorship is required by a regional employer
Points Test
Skill/qualification Requirements	Require skills tested by the relevant Australian authority and up to 3 years work experience unless exempt, Relevant registration must be held if necessary.	Must have a related Australian qualification or be exempt, Abroad qualified trades workers will have to test their skills by Trades Recognition Australia Relevant registration.
Required to work in Regional Australia	No	Yes
Eligibility Requirements	Occupation for this visa must be on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List. Employees must be paid same as an Australian employee in the same occupation list and same region.   Must be under 45 years of age English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)	Occupation for this visa must be an ANZSCO skill level 1-3. Employees must be paid same as an Australian employee in the same occupation list and same region.   Must be under 45 years of age English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
English Language	Must meet the minimum English language requirement	Must meet the minimum English language requirement
Processing Time	8 months to 12 months	11 months to 16 months

 

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Conclusion

Work experience requirements, English language requirements and nomination charges also vary between these two visas. The 187 visa occupation list also has dozens of occupations unavailable to 186 visa applicants.

 

These include Office Managers, Secretaries, Child Care Group Leaders, Hotel Service Managers, Personal Assistants, Law Clerks, and Health Practice Managers.

 

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