Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 121/856)
Step 1 - Employer Nominates a Position
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The employer must nominate the position to be filled.
The purpose of the nomination process is to identify the:
- position to be filled
- employer seeking to employ an overseas worker
- skills and experience required for the position.
Nomination charge
There is a non-refundable charge for making a nomination.
See: Employer Sponsored Permanent Visa Charges
Nomination checklist
The nomination checklist details the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your nomination application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Nomination Document Checklist (52KB PDF file)
Information to help prepare your application
Information about certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help Prepare Your Application
Exemption from eligibility requirements
Under certain exceptional circumstances, the visa applicant may seek exemption from one or more eligibility requirements.
See: Exemption from Eligibility Requirements
How to apply
Complete the application form and attach all necessary documentation.
See: Form 785 Employer nomination under the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 121/856) (230KB PDF file)
How and where to lodge
All new applications for the Employer Nominated Scheme will be processed in
one of three centres of excellence.
See: Centres of Excellence
You can lodge your application by post, fax, courier or in person (in Australia) directly with the relevant centre of excellence or at your nearest state or territory office. If you lodge your application at an office other than the relevant centre of excellence, it will be transferred for processing.
All applications lodged prior to 1 March 2009 will be processed in the receiving state or territory office.
When lodging applications:
The nomination application must be lodged with, or before, the visa application.