Employer Nominated Visa Comparison Chart Registered Nurses
It’s often difficult to weigh up the pros and cons of applying one type of visa over another. The information provided below is not intended to be used as migration advice. The information is intended to highlight some of the non-migration related issues that may influence which visa you apply for.
Subclass 482 (TSS)
Temporary Skills Shortage visa
Snapshot
Granted for 1 to 4 years
No Medicare
Reciprocal Health Cover for eligible passport holders
No free schooling at State Schools – contribution of $4000 per family unit required, unless financial hardship can be proved
No automatic pathway to PR
Evidence of English ability required
Minimum 2 years’ post qualification work experience as a Registered Nurse required
Sponsor Fees
Government Nomination Fee – $330
Skilling Australian Fund Levy – payment of $1800 for each year RN is nominated AND paid upfront at time of lodgement
Visa Applicant Fees
Government fees:
Main applicant – $2690
Partner/Spouse – $2690
Child 18 years or over – $2690
Child under 18 years – $675
Labour Market Testing
Compulsory
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
Snapshot
Provisional residence visa
Granted for 5 years
Medicare available
Free schooling for children at State schools
Independent pathway to PR after 3 years working for employer sponsor in a regional area (subclass 191 visa)
ANMAC Skills Assessment required
Evidence of competent English required
Minimum 3 years’ work experience as a Registered Nurse required
Sponsor Fees
Government Nomination Fee – Nil
Perth RCB Fee – $200 / Goldfields RCB Fee – $440
Skilling Australian Fund Levy – $5000
Visa Applicant Fees
Government fees:
Main applicant – $4115
Partner/Spouse – $2060
Child 18 years or over – $2060
Child under 18 years – $1030
Labour Market Testing
Compulsory
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Snapshot
This visa is often offered to Registered Nurses who have worked for their employer sponsor on a subclass 482 visa for at least 3 to 4 years. (subclass 186 – Temporary Residence Transition Stream)
Permanent residence visa
Medicare available
Free schooling for children at State schools
ANMAC Skills Assessment required for the subclass 186 direct entry stream
Evidence of competent English required
Minimum 3 years’ post qualification work experience as an Registered Nurse required en
Sponsor Fees
Government Nomination Fee – $540
Skilling Australian Fund Levy – $5000
Visa Applicant Fees
Government fees:
Main applicant – $4115
Partner/Spouse – $2060
Child 18 years or over – $2060
Child under 18 years – $1030
Labour Market Testing
Recommmended
This page provides a brief snapshot only of the above visa types and must not be relied on as migration advice.
You are most welcome to call Carol-Ann Lynch (MARN 0320658) or Jenny Liu (MARN 1911111) on 08 9429 8860 if you have any questions about Employer Nominated Visa’s for Nurses.
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+ 61 8 9429 8860
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Address 803A Wellington Street, West Perth, WA. 6005
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