The DAR can endorse nomination under DAMA for the following Visa subclasses under the Labour Agreement stream:

  • Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (SESR)
  • Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS)
  • Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

For more information on these visa subclasses, review the information below and visit the Department of Home Affairs website for more information.

 

494 SESR (LA Stream) 

Work Experience 

Generally 3 years, however concessions are available depending on occupation. 

English Level 

Dependent on occupation. Concessions available - see occupation list. 

Location 

Can be on/offshore to apply. 

Visa Term 

5 years 

Age 

Under 45. Concessions available - see occupation list. 

Permanent Pathway 

Transition to Permanent Resident (Skilled Regional) visa subclass 191 

Cost 

There is no cost from Skilled & Business Migration for applying for a Labour Agreement Endorsement. Costs of sponsoring a migrant worker are determined by the Department of Home Affairs. 

 

482 TSS (LA Stream) 

Work Experience 

Generally 2 years, however concessions are available depending on occupation. 

English Level 

Dependent on occupation. Concessions available - see occupation list. 

Location 

Can be on/offshore to apply. 

Visa Term 

Up to 4 years (up to 5 years for Hong Kong residents) 

Age 

No age limit (Age limit applies if Visa Applicant is nominated for ENS 186 visa at a later stage.) 

Permanent Pathway 

Transition to ENS subclass 186 (Labour Agreement stream) 

Cost 

There is no cost from Skilled & Business Migration for applying for a Labour Agreement Endorsement. Costs of sponsoring a migrant worker are determined by the Department of Home Affairs

The DAR can only endorse your request for nomination for 186 subclass at the time the nominee is eligible. 

The nominee is eligible for 186 nomination after holding the 482 visa for at least 3 years.     

When the employer is ready to nominate the nominee for 186, they will need to submit a variation request. 

 

186 ENS (LA Stream) 

Work Experience 

You must currently work for your employer under a labour agreement. 

English Level 

As stipulated in Labour Agreement 

Location 

Onshore 

Visa Term 

Permanent 

Age 

Under 45. Concessions available - see occupation list. 

Skills Assessment 

Required if requested by Department of Home Affairs. 

Cost 

There is no cost from Skilled & Business Migration for applying for a Labour Agreement Endorsement. Costs of sponsoring a migrant worker are determined by the Department of Home Affairs