Pig Farmer — Subclass 186 Pathway
Employer Nomination Scheme visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 186 — Employer Nomination Scheme visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,770 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~6-15 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Pig Farmer for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Pig Farmer × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Pig Farmer (ANZSCO 121318) qualifies for the Australian Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa as it appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), making it eligible for nomination by approved employers in regional Australia. This visa pathway is not points-tested, meaning applicants do not require a specific points score. Instead, an approved employer nomination is mandatory for visa sponsorship. The standard pathway requires candidates to obtain a positive skill assessment from the appropriate assessing authority. For agricultural occupations including pig farming, the Department of Agriculture assesses qualifications and experience against the occupation's requirements. Applicants must demonstrate relevant qualifications and typically two years of recent skilled employment in the nominated occupation. Key requirements include meeting English language proficiency standards, health and character checks, and satisfying any state sponsorship criteria if applying for regional positions. The employer must be approved to sponsor and provide evidence of genuine employment need for the position. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.2026-06-26T10:18:49.818Z
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Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 186. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at application (with limited exemptions)
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Nominated by an approved Australian employer
- Positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation (Direct Entry stream)
- At least three years of relevant work experience (Direct Entry stream)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Pig Farmer
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Pig Farmer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.