It is expected that by the end of 2023, the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visa will be amended as follows:
1. All Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa holders will be eligible for ENS visas sponsored by their employers; 2. Applicants will need to continue to work in the occupation nominated for their TSS visa(s); 3. Sponsored visa holders will be eligible for ENS TRT after two years (down from three years) of sponsorship on a TSS by their employer; 4. Applicants will need to meet all other nomination and visa requirements for the TRT stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme visa; 5. The limit on Short Term stream TSS visa applications that can be made onshore has also been removed in the interim.
It is a clear path for all sponsored visa holders to be eligible for permanent visa and it is a good move for the Australian Government to recognise and reward the hardworking temporary visa holders.
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