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.
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494 SESR (LA Stream) |
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Work Experience |
Generally 3 years, however concessions are available depending on occupation. |
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English Level |
Dependent on occupation. Concessions available - see occupation list. |
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Location |
Can be on/offshore to apply. |
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Visa Term |
5 years |
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Age |
Under 45. Concessions available - see occupation list. |
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Permanent Pathway |
Transition to Permanent Resident (Skilled Regional) visa subclass 191 |
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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. |
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482 TSS (LA Stream) |
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Work Experience |
Generally 2 years, however concessions are available depending on occupation. |
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English Level |
Dependent on occupation. Concessions available - see occupation list. |
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Location |
Can be on/offshore to apply. |
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Visa Term |
Up to 4 years (up to 5 years for Hong Kong residents) |
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Age |
No age limit (Age limit applies if Visa Applicant is nominated for ENS 186 visa at a later stage.) |
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Permanent Pathway |
Transition to ENS subclass 186 (Labour Agreement stream) |
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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.
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186 ENS (LA Stream) |
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Work Experience |
You must currently work for your employer under a labour agreement. |
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English Level |
As stipulated in Labour Agreement |
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Location |
Onshore |
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Visa Term |
Permanent |
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Age |
Under 45. Concessions available - see occupation list. |
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Skills Assessment |
Required if requested by Department of Home Affairs. |
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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. |