Employer Sponsorship: You must be nominated by an approved Australian employer. The employer must have a genuine need for your skills and must be willing to sponsor you for a permanent Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186).

Occupation: Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list. The list can be subject to change, and you must ensure that your occupation is eligible at the time of application.

Skills Assessment: Depending on your occupation, you may need to have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority. This ensures that your skills and qualifications meet the Australian standards for your nominated occupation in terms of Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186).

Work Experience: Depending on the requirements of your nominated occupation, you may need to have a certain amount of relevant work experience.

Health and Character Requirements: All applicants must meet health and character requirements. This Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186) may involve undergoing a medical examination and obtaining police clearance certificates.

Employer's Obligations: The sponsoring employer must fulfill certain obligations, including providing a full-time position and meeting the employment conditions outlined by the Department of Home Affairs.

Your employer must nominate you for the ENS visa. This involves the employer demonstrating a genuine need for your position and offering terms and conditions of employment that meet Australian standards.

Depending on your occupation, you may need to undergo a skills assessment by the relevant assessing authority in Australia.

Lodge the visa application. This is generally done online through the official website of the Department of Home Affairs.

Submit required documents, including identification, proof of skills and qualifications, employment contract, health and character checks, and any other supporting documentation.

Undergo health examinations and provide character references as part of the application process.

After submitting your application, wait for a decision from the Department of Home Affairs. Processing times can vary.

If your application is successful, you will be granted the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa, providing you with permanent residency in Australia.