Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec — 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 Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec 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.
Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec × Subclass 186 — pathway overview
Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers not elsewhere classified (ANZSCO 311399) qualifies for the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa through the Regional Occupation List (ROL), enabling employers in agriculture, fisheries, and food processing to permanently sponsor specialised inspection professionals. The Subclass 186 is not points-tested. Employer sponsorship is required, with the sponsoring business demonstrating through labour market testing that local candidates are not available. A skills assessment from an appropriate primary industries or regulatory authority is required to verify the applicant's technical qualifications and inspection experience. Applicants must satisfy English language, health, and character requirements, and salary must reflect Australian market equivalents. This broad classification accommodates specialised inspection and assurance roles not covered by more specific ANZSCO codes, offering flexibility for niche occupations in the primary products sector. On grant, permanent residency is conferred. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
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 Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 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 Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.