Employer Nomination (186)
Two streams to PR: Temporary Residence Transition after 2 years full-time on your 482, or Direct Entry with a skills assessment and 3 years' experience.
- Category
- Employer
- Streams
- Temporary Residence Transition (TRT), Direct Entry
- Government charge
- A$6,140 main applicant
- Age
- Under 45 (some TRT exemptions)
- English
- Competent (for example IELTS 6 in each band)
- Our fee
- TRT A$3,950; Direct Entry A$4,500
Start here
Do this
- Count your full-time months from your 482 grant
- Book your English test early
- Keep payslips and contracts in one place
- Check your age against the nomination date
Avoid this
- Taking long unpaid leave without checking the count
- Assuming your old English result is still valid
- Changing role duties without telling us
- Leaving it until just before 45
What a wrong turn can cost: Missing the age limit or an English score by weeks can close this pathway completely.
Are you on the right track?
- Will you have 2 years full-time on your 482 by the nomination date?
- Will you be under 45 then?
- Do you have Competent English, or a test booked?
Unsure about any of these? Talk it through on a free call — you're not alone in this.
Is this you?
- You're on a 482 and coming up to 2 years full-time.
- You have 3+ years' experience and an employer who wants to keep you.
- You're getting close to 45.
What changed
Since Nov 2023 TRT needs 2 years full-time (reduced from 3).
1 Jul 2026 Salary floor A$79,423; visa charge A$6,140.
19 Sep 2026 Priority sectors and onshore applicants are processed first.
Who qualifies
- TRT: 2 years full-time on a 482 (or 457) in your occupation; a skills assessment generally isn't needed.
- Direct Entry: an eligible occupation, a positive skills assessment and 3 years' experience; no general age exemptions.
- Both: Competent English, and salary of at least A$79,423 and the market rate.
- 491 and 494 holders generally need 3 years on that visa first.
Step by step
- Readiness checkWe count your full-time months and check age, English and salary.
- English testIf needed — we'll tell you the score to aim for.
- Employer nominationWe brief the employer and prepare it.
- PR applicationLodged with the nomination where possible.
Document checklist
Your ticks are saved on this device only.
Common problems
Myths and facts
How we help you with Employer Nomination
- 1UnderstandA readiness check of months, age, English and salary.
- 2PlanA written plan with your exact eligibility date.
- 3PrepareEnglish, employer documents and evidence tracked together.
- 4LodgeNomination and visa lodged together where possible.
- 5DestinationYour PR grant explained, and what it means for your family.
What you'll receive
How we keep in touch: A check-in at 18 months, then fortnightly updates until lodgement.
Three ways to do it
An honest look at your options. Some people do this themselves, and that can work well.
| Topic | With Omar Nafiz | Doing it yourself | With another provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counting your 2 years | Counted month by month, including leave | Easy to miscount | Varies |
| Age timing | Planned around your birthday | Often noticed too late | Varies |
| English | Target score set early | Discovered at lodgement | Varies |
| Employer | Briefed with a ready pack | You chase them | Varies |
| Cost | Fixed fee; government charge separate | Government charge only | Varies |
Free mini-course: 186: your path to PR
3 short lessons and quick checks. About 10 minutes.
Questions people ask
TRT or Direct Entry?
Nearly at 2 years on your 482: TRT is usually simpler. 3+ years' experience and a strong skills assessment: Direct Entry can be faster.
I changed employers. Does my time count?
Ask us — it depends on how and when your sponsorship changed.
Is there an age exemption?
Some for TRT, for example for high earners. Not generally for Direct Entry.
Pricing
Consultation
A full review of your situation and a written plan.
TRT — PR Bridge
Nomination and visa for 482 holders at 2 years.
Direct Entry
Nomination and visa. Save about 10% with Skills Assessment Ready.
Packages are paid in stages, only after you sign a written service agreement.
Book
Talk to us about Employer Nomination
Start with a free 15-minute phone call. If you need full advice, book a A$110 consultation — it comes off your package.
Often considered alongside
Official sources
Figures checked 8 October 2026. Visa rules and charges change — we confirm everything for your situation before you pay for a package.