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| Australia - Migration Services |
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The Australian Business, Executive and Investor classes |
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Applicants sponsored by 'an appropriate regional authority' will be able to apply if they are aged less than 55—there is some flexibility that allows people aged 55 or more to apply). There is (generally) no English requirement. |
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Successful applicants will be granted ‘provisional’ visas. Permanent resident status will be granted if the provisional visa holder meets departmental requirements after they arrive in Australia. |
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Under the current investment class the minimum investment is A$1.5m in a state or territory bond for 4 years |
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If you are sponsored by 'an appropriate regional authority' the scenario will be A$750,000/4 years. |
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Unless sponsored by 'an appropriate regional authority' all applicants will have to be aged under 45 and have vocational English. |
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Is there a direct path to Permanent Residence?
Yes, using the new Business Talent Visa . Under this new subclass you must establish a business in Australia or participate in an existing business. And you must intend to manage the business on a day-to-day basis.
Applicants will be awarded permanent resident status from the outset if they are 'high flyers' and have the support of a State Premier's office or the office of the Chief Minister of a Territory.
Other applicants will have to go through a two stage process: First, application for a 4 year temporary visa and Second, obtaining permanent residency during those 4 years.
Most people will choose the "Sponsored" path, so let's look at that first-
AS WELL AS HELPING YOU TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION WE CAN ASSIST WITH THE PREPARATION OF YOUR BUSINESS PLAN AND OBTAINING STATE OR TERRITORY SPONSORSHIP. |
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Sponsored Classes
Business Owner Visa - Sponsored (Temporary Residency - 4 years)
This visa is available if you own and operate your own business and hold an ownership interest of at least 10% OR are Manages in a business.
The general requirements include -
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State or Territory sponsorship |
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Age - less than 55 (may be higher if you will bring some ¡§exceptional economic benefit¡¨ to the State or Territory. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis.) |
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English - No requirement (except in Victoria which may waive its requirement for English in certain circumstances.) |
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Business Assets - No requirement |
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Business turnover (ie sales) - A$300,000 in 2 of the last 4 years, OR you have held a Senior Management position in the company for the past 4 years. |
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Business Ownership - 10% OR you have held a Senior Management position in the company for the past 4 years. |
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Net personal and business assets - A$250,000 to establish and conduct your proposed business in Australia (additional assets may be required at the discretion of the sponsoring State or Territory.) |
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Satisfactory business or management background |
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Realistic Commitment to own and manage a business in Australia. |
Senior Executive Visa - Sponsored (Temporary Residency - 4 years)
This visas is available if you do not meet the requirements of ¡§business ownership¡¨, but are a Senior Executive in a large corporation.
The general requirements include -
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State or Territory sponsorship |
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Age - less than 55 (may be higher if you will bring some ¡§exceptional economic benefit¡¨ to the State or Territory. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis) |
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English - No requirement (except in Victoria which may waive its requirement for English in certain circumstances.) |
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Business Assets - Nil |
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Business ownership - Nil (although, some applicants who are business owners may prefer to use this class) |
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Business turnover (ie sales) - A$10,000,000 in 2 of the last 4 years. |
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Net personal and business assets - A$250,000 (additional assets may be required at the discretion of the sponsoring State or Territory.) |
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Satisfactory business background |
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Realistic Commitment to own and manage a business in Australia |
Investor Visa - Sponsored (Temporary Residency - 4 years)
This visas is available if you have a successful background as an investor, or as a business owner.
The general requirements include -
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You must be able to make an investment of A$750,000 in a State or Territory Government bond for 4 years |
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State or Territory sponsorship (Some states and territories have rules that require some investors to go into business in addition to placing funds in their treasury bonds.) |
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Age - less than 55 (may be higher if you will bring some ¡§exceptional economic benefit¡¨ to the State or Territory. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis.) |
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English - No requirement (except in Victoria which may waive its requirement for English in certain circumstances.) |
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Business Assets - Nil |
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Business turnover (ie sales) - A$10,000,000 in 2 of the last 4 years. |
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Net personal and business assets - A$250,000 (additional assets may be required at the discretion of the sponsoring State or Territory.) |
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Your investment in the bond must be sourced from your investment or business activity. |
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Must have total assets in addition to the amount to be placed in the bond |
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Satisfactory business or investment background |
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Realistic commitment to own and manage a business in Australia or maintain funds in the bond for 4 years. |
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Non-Sponsored Classes
Business Owner Visa - Non-Sponsored (Temporary Residency - 4 years)
This visa is available if you own and operate your own business and hold an ownership interest of at least 10%.
The general requirements include -
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No sponsorship requirement |
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Age - less than 45 |
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English - Functional |
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Business Assets - A$200,000 in 2 of the last 4 years |
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Business turnover (ie sales) - A$500,000 in 2 of the last 4 years. |
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Net personal and business assets - A$500,000 (additional asset may be required at the discretion of the Department of Immigration.) |
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Satisfactory business background |
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Realistic Commitment to own and manage a business in Australia |
Senior Executive Visa - Non-Sponsored (Temporary Residency - 4 years)
This visas is available if you do not meet the requirements of ¡§business ownership¡¨, but are a Senior Executive in a large corporation.
The general requirements include -
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No sponsorship requirement |
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Age - less than 45 |
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English - Functional |
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Business Assets - Nil |
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Business ownership - Nil (although, some applicants who are business owners may be able to use this class) |
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Business turnover (ie sales) - A$50,000,000 in 2 of the last 4 years. |
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Net personal and business assets - A$500,000 (additional asset may be required at the discretion of the Department of Immigration.) |
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Satisfactory business background |
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Realistic Commitment to own and manage a business in Australia |
Investor Visa - Non-Sponsored (Temporary Residency - 4 years)
This visas is available if you have a successful background as an investor, or as a business owner.
The general requirements include -
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No sponsorship requirement |
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You must be able to make an investment of A$1,500,000 in a State or Territory Government bond for 4 years |
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Your investment in the bond must be sourced from your investment or business activity. |
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Must have total assets of at least A$2,225,000 (including the bond, ie you must have at least A$750,000 remaining assets after you invest in the bond.) |
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Age - less than 45 |
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English - Functional |
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Satisfactory business or investment background |
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Realistic Commitment to own and manage a business in Australia or maintain funds in the bond for 4 years. |
Moving to Permanent resident Status
Under construction.
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