Australia business visas

 

 

Doing business in Australia boasts significant opportunities for those with the business acumen to take advantage of Australia’s strong economic footing. A valid business visa will allow the visa holder to invest in, develop and manage a new or existing business in Australia. In situations where local skilled workers are scarce, the business owner(s) may resort to sponsoring skilled workers in order to fulfil the workforce requirements. Australia business visas are broken down into two predominant pathways – the Business Talent and Business Innovation and Investment options.

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132 – Australia Business Talent visa (Permanent)

 

 

Are you a savvy business owner or operator with ambitions to enter the Australian market?

As Australia continues to provide business opportunities in existing and future growth sectors, demand for talented business developers and entrepreneurs has increased significantly.

The Business Talent visa (subclass 132) is a permanent residence visa, aimed at high calibre business people who want to do business in Australia, or who have sourced venture capital funding to develop a high-value business in Australia.

Currently, two streams exist for potential migrants to apply:

• Significant Business History stream: applicable to applicants with significant experience in starting, managing or developing a business. Under this stream the applicant must be able to prove net personal and business assets of at least $1.5m AUD. In addition, the business must generate annual revenues of at least $3m AUD
• Venture Capital Entrepreneur stream: applicable to applicants who have already secured venture capital funding for launching a new business in Australia. Note that any funds raised must be from a member of the Australian Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL). The minimum amount required is $1m AUD

Note: State and territory governments each have their own nomination criteria.

If you are successful in obtaining a nomination by one of the state or territory governments you may be invited to apply for a Business Talent Visa.

Who can apply for a Business Talent visa?

A successful Business Talent visa application will grant you the right to work in Australia permanently, thereby allowing you to develop a new or existing business.

To be eligible for a Business Talent visa, the applicant must first be nominated by a state or territory government agency.

The process involves submitting and Expression of Interest (EOI) to be invited to apply for a visa. An EOI can be lodged via the SkillSelect online submission platform.

188 – Australia Innovation and Investment visa (Permanent)

 

 

If you already hold the provisional Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 188), you may be eligible to apply for the permanent Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 888).

If you would like to apply for this visa, you must have held the provisional Innovation and Investment visa. You must also have satisfied the criteria for the stream you applied under.

With this visa, you are permitted to:

• continue your business ownership and management (under the Business Innovation stream)
• continue your business and/or investment activity (under the Investor and Significant Investor streams)

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188 – Australia Innovation and Investment visa (Provisional)

 

 

The Innovation and Investment visa offers an opportunity for individuals with great business ideas to enter Australia.

Can you demonstrate your innovative business skills? Are you interested in developing a new or existing business with significant financial investment in Australia? Then this could be the visa for you.

The Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 188) is a provisional business visa that allows the visa holder (and any additional visa holders) to enter Australia for a four year period.

This pathway to Australia is a two-step process. Once your provisional visa is granted, you may be able to apply for the permanent Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 888) after four years.

There are three streams under which applicants can apply:

• Business Innovation stream: applicable to applicants who intend to start, manage or develop a new or existing business in Australia
• Investor stream: applicable to applicants with at least $1.5m AUD capital funding to invest in a new or existing business in Australia
• Significant Investor stream: applicable to applicants with at least $5m AUD capital funding to invest in a complying investment in Australia

Who can apply for an Innovation and Investment visa?

To be considered for a provisional Innovation and Investment visa, the application must be invited to apply by a state or territory government.

The first step involves submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Department of Home Affairs. Your EOI submission will then be evaluated by an Australian immigration official, who will determine whether you satisfy the criteria for this visa.

Australia family visas

 

 

Australia recognises the need for family members to be together, and the support dependent family members require from their close relatives.

The family migration scheme allows eligible persons to sponsor their family members to join them in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis.

Both the sponsor and applicant will need to meet the eligibility criteria which varies depending on which visa you qualify for.

The sponsor will be required to provide support to the applicant for up to two years from the time they arrive in Australia. In addition, the sponsor may be required to provide a written undertaking and in some cases will be required to provide an Assurance of Support (AoS).

The applicant will need to meet the eligibility criteria for the visa in question. This includes satisfying the health and character requirements, meeting the balance-of-family test and providing biometric identification.

Who can apply for a family sponsored visa?

The family stream facilitates the reunion of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens with their close family members.

Family sponsored visa applicants typically include:

• Children with parents resident in Australia
• Parents with one or more children settled in Australia

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101 – Australia Child visa

 

 

The child visa pathway allows parents to sponsor their children to join them in Australia. If the child is younger than 18 years, the parent can apply on behalf of the child.

This visa is suitable for a child of an:

• Australian citizen
• Australian permanent resident, or
• eligible New Zealand citizen

Note: In most cases the child (applicant) must be under 18 years of age.

If granted, this permanent visa will allow a child to travel to and remain in Australia with their parent sponsor.

103 – Australia Parent visa

 

 

If you have one or more children living in Australia, you might be eligible to apply for an Australia parent visa (subclass 103).

This visa is suitable for the parent or parents of a child/step-child who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident, or settled eligible New Zealand citizen. If granted, this visa will allow the parent or parents to permanently migrate to Australia to join their children.

Whether you qualify for this visa depends on a number of factors, such as:

• residence status of your child(ren) in Australia
• the amount of time the sponsoring child has lived in Australia
• whether you meet the balance of family test
• whether you meet certain health and character criteria

143 – Australia Contributory Parent (Permanent) visa

 

 

The contributory parent visa category is similar to the parent visa category in that it allows eligible persons to sponsor their parents to join them in Australia.

The main benefit of a Contributory Parent visa is that applicants avoid the long waiting period. This visa carries a substantial application fee, most of which is due before lodging this permanent visa.

This visa is for parents looking to join their children if they already live in Australia. If you do not yet hold a Contributory Parent visa, you should apply for a temporary Contributory Parent visa (Subclass 173). If you already hold a temporary Contributory Parent visa, you should apply for this permanent residence visa.

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In many circumstances the waiting period of up to 30 years for a Parent (subclass 103) simply isn’t a viable option. If this is the case, the Contributory Parent visa pathway will reduce the waiting period significantly.

If you already hold a temporary Contributory Parent (subclass 173) visa, you may be able to apply for this visa.

 

804 – Australia Aged Parent visa

 

 

The aged parent visa is appropriate for parents who have children in Australia who are eligible to sponsor their parents.

This visa is suitable for an aged parent or the parents of a child/step-child who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident, or settled eligible New Zealand citizen.

To be eligible for this visa your child must have been a citizen of Australia for a period of at least two years. In some cases shorter periods may be considered however you would need evidence of compelling and compassionate circumstances.

884 – Contributory Aged Parent visa (Permanent)

 

 

The Contributory Aged Parent (Permanent) visa is the second stage of a 2-step process for getting permanent residence in Australia.

To qualify for this visa you must already hold a Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 884), and/or satisfy the eligibility criteria.

The immigration authorities have a capping system that applies to Contributory Aged Parent visas. This means you may have to wait in a queue until more visa places are opened. There are no specific guidelines as to how long the waiting period is.

173 – Australia Contributory Parent visa (Temporary)

 

 

The Contributory Parent visa (subclass 173) is a temporary visa for parents who want to join their child(ren) in Australia. This visa forms the first stage of a two stage application process which may lead to permanent residence in Australia.

Applying for a Contributory Parent class visa carries the benefit of avoiding the long waiting period applicable to Parent Visa (subclass 103) applicants.

The application charges for this visa stream are significantly higher than those of the traditional Parent visa, although costs can be spread over a number of years. The bulk of the fees are payable when lodging the permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143).

884 – Contributory Aged Parent visa (Temporary)

 

 

This is a temporary visa for parents who want to join their children in Australia – who currently do not hold a visa to Australia.

From the time this visa is granted the applicant(s) are required to apply for the permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864) within two years.

The contributory aged parent visa is similar to the aged parent visa – it allows elderly parents to join their children in Australia albeit with a faster processing time.

This visa is well suited to candidates who do not wish to be added to the substantial waiting list currently in place for Aged Parent visas.

Australia partner visas

 

 

Sponsoring your partner to Australia (or being sponsored by your partner) can be a strenuous, time consuming undertaking. When we lodged our own Australian partner visa application in 2007 we experienced the immediate difficulties couples are faced with when dealing with the Australian immigration authorities. If you’re looking for a migration agent with extensive experience with Australia partner visas, look no further.

The Department of Home Affairs doesn’t generally offer advice to prospective migrants and when lodging an application it’s up to the applicants to build a strong case and provide sufficient evidence of their genuine and ongoing relationship.

What’s important to note is the decisions you make early on in the process may bear implications on your application further down the track.

What we’ve learnt through the many cases we’ve assisted is that each situation is unique. Very rarely do we consult couples with a straightforward case. Some of the questions we get regularly include:

• what happens if we don’t meet the cohabitation criteria?
• do we apply onshore or offshore?
• what happens if the applicant has a criminal record?
• what about same-sex relationships?

Who can apply for an Australian partner visa?

Married partners (opposite-sex spouses) and de facto (unmarried) partners, including those in a same-sex relationship, of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen may be granted a visa to enter Australia and remain permanently under the partner category.

Couples are required to provide supporting evidence to prove that they meet the eligibility criteria.

What constitutes an eligible sponsor?

Partners of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens may apply to enter and/or remain permanently in Australia. Partners include:

• a fiancé or fiancée
• a married partner
• a de facto partner
• a same‐sex partner

Choosing the most appropriate partner / spouse visa

Your unique circumstances will determine which Australian visa within the partner category is most appropriate. If you unsure about your eligibility for a partner / spouse visa we recommend completing a no obligation partner visa assessment.

Migrating to Australia on a partner visa

The partner visa category is one of the most common pathways for immigration to Australia. It provides genuine couples with viable option to settle in Australia, which may lead to permanent residence in Australia.

After the initial two year period, the applicant may be granted a permanent visa if you are able to provide evidence of your ongoing commitment to one another.

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Australia Prospective Marriage visa (sublass 300)

 

 

The Prospective Marriage visa is a temporary visa which allows the visa holder to enter Australia on the condition that they marry their fiancé, fiancée or de facto partner and then apply for a residence visa onshore.

If you are engaged to be married, you must be able to demonstrate that you plan to get married in Australia or abroad during the validity of the visa.

The Department of Home Affairs has specified various eligibility criteria which needs to be met in order to make a successful application.

The information provided below should give you a general indication of what is required to make a successful Prospective Marriage visa application.

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Australia Offshore Partner visa (subclass 309 & 100)

 

 

The Offshore Partner visa is for couples who are located outside Australia at the time the visa application is lodged. In most cases a provisional visa will be granted first, where-after a permanent visa may be granted if the applicant meets the criteria.

This visa category is suitable for a married partner, a de facto partner, or same-sex partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

If granted, this visa will allow a married partner, a de facto partner, or same-sex partner to travel to and enter Australia.

Australia Onshore Partner Visa (subclass 820 & 801)

 

 

The Onshore Partner visa applies to de facto couples as well as married couples who are located in Australia at the time the visa application is lodged. Usually the Department of Home Affairs will first grant a two year temporary visa, before granting the permanent residence visa.

This visa is suitable for a married partner, a de facto partner, or same-sex partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.

If granted, this visa will allow a married partner, a de facto partner, or same-sex partner to travel to and enter Australia.

Australia Skilled visas

 

 

Thousands of skilled workers migrate to Australia each year to get a taste of the Australia way of life. Numerous pathways exists, and whether you qualify for an Australia Skilled visa will depend on factors such as:

• your age
• your qualifications
• work experience, and
• English language ability

When SkillSelect was introduced in July 2012, modifications were made to the Skilled Migration program to help regulate the inflow of skilled migrants in order to avoid market saturation in certain fields.

Each year the Minister for Immigration sets a limit on the number of skilled migrants allowed per year, called an occupation ceiling.

Occupation ceilings are adjusted on a monthly basis and the annual migration calendar runs from the 1st of July to the 30th of June.

If your occupation ceiling has already been reached for that year, the best thing to do is to make sure you maximise your points score, and then wait for the occupation ceiling to be reset. You might be able to gain extra points by improving your English language ability.

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189 – Australia Skilled Independent visa

 

 

Is your occupation in short supply in the Australian job market? The Skilled Independent visa is a permanent residence visa for highly qualified individuals who would like to relocate to Australia.

Applicants are not required to be sponsored although you must be able to demonstrate that you possess qualifications and skills of an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

You must also pass a points test – the minimum score required to be eligible for a Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa is 60 points.

190 – Australia Skilled Nominated visa

 

 

If your occupation is listed on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), and your occupation hasn’t yet reached the occupation ceiling for that year, you may be able to apply for an Australia Skilled Nominated visa.

To be eligible for the 190 visa, you must be invited by an Australian state or territory government agency. Before being considered for a visa place by a state or territory government, you will need to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI).

State and territory governments issue invitations to candidates depending on their needs for skilled migrants at the time. When you lodge your EOI, you can specify with states or territories you would consider moving to.

A Skilled Nominated visa will allow you (and any additional applicants) to migrate to Australia on a permanent basis.

887 – Australia Skilled Regional visa (Permanent)

 

 

The Australia Skilled Regional (Permanent) subclass 887 visa is for applicants who already hold a Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa.

If you have lived and worked in a regional area of Australia and have held a qualifying visa, you may be eligible to apply for this permanent residence visa.

Holders of the following visas will be considered:

• Skilled Regional visa (subclass 489)
• Skilled Independent Regional visa (subclass 495)
• Skilled Designated Area Sponsored visa (subclass 496)
• Skilled Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475 or 487), or
• Bridging visa A or Bridging visa B after applying for a subclass 495, 487 or 489 visa

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489 – Australia Skilled Regional visa (Provisional)

 

 

The Australia Skilled Regional (Provisional) subclass 489 visa is a temporary visa aimed at skilled workers with good qualifications and good English language abilities, but who do not meet the requirements for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa.

Businesses in regional areas of Australia often face skilled labour shortages which makes finding and hiring skilled workers difficult.

To help curb this issue, immigration authorities have introduced a regional sponsorship visa that lets skilled migrants work in a specified regional area of Australia.

If granted, the applicant is issued with a four year provisional visa. This visa may lead to permanent residency provided that the eligibility criteria for the permanent visa have been satisfied.

Australia student visas

 

 

Would you like to take advantage of Australia’s world class educational system? Enrich your student days and take on a new adventure! Studying in Australia could change your life forever.

A student visa grants the visa holder rights to live In Australia while they complete their specified education. If granted, a student visa will allow the visa holder to remain in Australia for the duration of the course and most will let you work up to 40 hours per fortnight in order to sustain yourself.

Just like residence visas the applicant is required to under a health examination and character / background check.

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500 – Australia Student visa

 

 

The Australia Student (subclass 500) visa offers students from overseas an opportunity to experience Australia’s world class educational system.

Students applying for this visa must first secure a place in a full-time course offered by a recognised Australian educational institution.

If successful, the applicant will be granted entry to Australia for a duration dependent on the total course duration.

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590 – Australia Student Guardian visa

 

 

The Australia Student Guardian (subclass 590) visa enables the custodian of a child under 18 years to accompany the child while he/she studies in Australia.

If successful, the applicant will be granted entry to Australia for a duration dependent on the total course duration.

Australia Work visas

 

 

Are you interested to work in Australia? Taking up the opportunity to work in Australia could prove to be a life changing experience – and we’re here to make it happen.

Important: Some Australia work visas require you to live in a regional area of Australia. This might not be ideal, but in some cases it is the only way to get qualified.

Certain work visas require the applicant to satisfy a points test before being able to apply. This can be done by completing an Expression of Interest (EOI).

Once your EOI is lodged, you must wait for the Department of Home Affairs to issue an invitation.

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186 – Australia Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

 

 

Have you found an employer in Australia willing to sponsor you through the Employer Nomination Scheme? Or have you already worked in Australia on a 457 – Temporary Work visa? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible to apply for an Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa.

The Employer Nomination Scheme offers three pathways for skilled workers who want to work in Australia:

• the Temporary Residence Transition stream
• the Direct Entry stream
• the Agreement stream

If you are granted this visa, you will have permanent work rights and will be able to remain in Australia indefinitely.

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417 – Australia Working Holiday visa

 

 

An Australia Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) will allow the visa holder to travel through Australia for up to twelve months. As work is permitted, it’s ideal for tourists who would like to earn some extra spending money whilst travelling.

People aged 18 to 30 years (i.e. you must have turned 18, but not turned 31, at the time of your visa application) who are interested in a working holiday in Australia of up to 12 months may apply for a working holiday visa. An exception to this rule exists for applicants with a Canadian or Irish passport who may be up to 35 years of age (inclusive) to be eligible.

If you would like to return on a second working holiday visa, you must have worked in a regional area of Australia for at least three months.

482 – Australia Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa

 

 

The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) is a temporary work visa aimed at employers who are unable to fill positions in their business with locally sourced staff.

The TSS visa is split into four streams which each have their own requirements.