| Temporary Working Visa Options | ||
| TYPE OF VISA |
Subclass 482 TSS (Skills Shortage) |
Subclass 485 (Graduate – Post Study Work Stream) |
| WHO IS IT FOR? | · Applicants with skills, qualifications and work experience in an occupation on the TSS visa list | · Overseas students who have graduated from an Australian bachelor degree or higher (Masters; PHD) in the last 6 months |
| HOW LONG DOES IT LAST? | · Up to 4 years | · Up to 2 years for Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Degree with Honours or Masters by Coursework
· Up to 3 years for Masters by Research Degree · Up to 4 years for Doctoral Degree |
| ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | · Nominated by an Australian Business
· Applicant has skills, qualifications and work experience for the nominated occupation · English depends on the stream (medium term. short term, regional) |
· Completed an Australian Bachelor Degree or higher in last 6 months
· IELTS overall score of 6.0 (minimum of 5.0 in each component of Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) · Course duration was for a minimum of 92 weeks (2 years) · Course duration was not less than 16 months |
| WHATS THE PROCESSING TIME? | · 2 to 3 months | · Up to 12 months |
| BENEFITS | · All ages can apply
· Work for an Australian Business · Visa applicant able to include immediate family members and dependants including partner and children · Live and work in Australia for up to 4 years · Family members have unlimited work and study rights · Overall processing time is 3 months to come to Australia upon approval · Eligible for PR if applicant remains with Australian Business for minimum of 3 years and is on the Medium stream |
· Allows you to work and gain Australian work experience to earn points for permanent visa |
| Options for Permanent Residency | Yes – See subclass 186 visa | Yes – See subclass 189 and 190 visa |
| Permanent Visas | |||
| TYPE OF VISA |
Subclass 186 (Employer Sponsored) |
Subclass 189 (Independent Skilled) |
Subclass 190 (State/ Territory Sponsored) |
| WHO IS IT FOR? | · Applicants aged 45 and under
· Applicants who have held a subclass TSS 482 visa for minimum of 3 years OR · Applicants with more than 3 years of experience in their nominated occupation · Sponsored by an Australian Business |
· Applicants aged 45 and under
· Applicants with skills, qualifications and work experience for occupations on skilled list |
· Applicants aged 45 and under
· Applicants with skills, qualifications and work experience for occupations on the skilled list · Sponsored by a State or Territory |
| ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | For 457 visa holders:
· Worked full-time for Australian business sponsor for minimum of 2 or 3 years · IELTS score of 6.0 in each component of Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing Other applicants: · Obtain positive skills assessment · IELTS score of 6.0 in each component of Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing |
· Score 65 points (as of 1 July 2018) on Skills Points Test
· Receive invitation to apply · Obtain positive skills assessment · IELTS minimum score of 6.0 in each component of Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing |
· Score 65 points (as of 1 July 2018) on Skills Points Test
· Receive invitation to apply · Obtain positive skills assessment · IELTS minimum score of 6.0 in each component of Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing · Sponsored by State or Territory |
| WHATS THE PROCESSING TIME | See here | See here | See here |
| Business Owner Visa | ||
| TYPE OF VISA |
Subclass 188 (Temporary Visa) |
Subclass 888 (Permanent Visa) |
| WHO IS IT FOR? | · Business Owners who want to open a new business or invest in an established business in Australia | · Applicants who have held the subclass 188 (Temporary Visa) for at least 2 years |
| ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | · Aged under 55 years old
· Score 65 points on Business Points Test · Sponsored by a State or Territory in Australia · Owned a business for the last 4 years · 2 of the 4 years business turnover was minimum $500, 000 AUD · Own net asset worth minimum $800, 000 AUD in past 12 months · Involved in direct management of the business |
· Applicant holds subclass 188
· Sponsored by a State or Territory in Australia · Owned, managed and operated a business in Australia for a minimum of 2 years · In last 12 months annual turnover of at least $300, 000 AUD · Have lodged BAS statements with ATO for last 2 years · Meet 2 of the following 3 options: 1. Own net assets worth minimum $200, 000 AUD in last 12 months before applying 2. Own combined personal and business asset of minimum $600, 000 AUD in last 12 months in Australia 3. Employed 1 full-time Australian Citizen/ Permanent Resident Staff |
| HOW LONG DOES THE VISA LAST? | · 4 years and 3 months | PERMANENT |
| BENEFITS | · Allows you and immediate family members to travel to Australia to open a new business or buy an established business
· Unlimited work and study rights · You can open/ buy any type of business |
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| WHATS THE PROCESSING TIME | · Up to 12 months | · Up to 12 months |
Book an appointment today for a detailed visa options assessment with our Registered Migration Agents in Melbourne to find more about your visa options.
