Australia Immigration

Requirements for Skilled Migration Visa:

• Under 45 years of age

• Nominated occupation is on the occupation list and has passed the occupation assessment

• Meet the English language requirements (minimum IELTS score of 6 in each component)

• Meet the health and character requirements

• Score at least 65 points on the points test

Types of Skilled Migration Visas:

• Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189):
  This visa is designed for young professionals with high qualifications and good English proficiency. The applicant’s occupation must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and pass the occupation assessment. Applicants with higher scores can directly obtain Australian permanent residency.

• Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190):
  This visa is for professionals with slightly lower scores. Applicants need to meet the individual state government’s requirements regarding occupation, English language proficiency, or work experience. The occupation must be on the MLTSSL or Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and pass the occupation assessment. Applicants must live and work in the sponsoring state for at least 2 years upon the approval of the permanent residency.

• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491):
  This visa is designed to encourage more people to work and live in remote areas. The applicant’s occupation must be on the MLTSSL, STSOL, or Regional Occupation List (ROL) and pass the occupation assessment. Applicants must live and work in a designated regional area of Australia for at least 3 years (excluding Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, as they are not considered regional areas) before applying for Australian permanent residency.

Skilled Migration Application Process:

1. Provide free initial consultation via phone to assess the applicant’s background and answer relevant questions.

2. Arrange a face-to-face consultation to discuss the applicant’s situation, qualifications, and immigration points on the points test.

3. Submit an expression of interest.

4. Within 60 days of receiving the visa invitation, submit the visa application and relevant documents.

5. Undergo medical examinations and apply for a police clearance certificate.

6. Upon approval of the visa, proceed to travel and settle in Australia.

Requirements for Employer Sponsored Visa:

• Under 45 years of age.

• Nominated occupation is on the occupation list and has passed the occupation assessment.

• Must have relevant qualifications and work experience related to the nominated occupation.

• Requires employer sponsorship.

• Meet the English language requirements (minimum IELTS score of 6 in each component).

• Meet the health and character requirements.

Types of Employer Sponsored Visas:

• Permanent Residence Visa (Subclass 186):
  With at least 3 years of work experience in the nominated occupation, applicants can directly obtain Australian permanent residency.

• Temporary Work Visa (Subclass 482):
  With at least 2 years of work experience in the nominated occupation, applicants need to first apply for a temporary work visa valid for 4 years. After working for the employer for 3 years, they can apply for permanent residency.

• Safe Haven Policy (Subclass 482 Visa):
  This policy is specifically designed for holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports. There is no age limit for applicants. After residing in one of the three major cities in Australia for 4 years, without the need for points-based requirements, they can directly apply for the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) to obtain permanent residency. Alternatively, after residing in a designated regional area of Australia for 3 years, they can apply for the Subclass 191 Regional Residence Visa.

• Temporary Work Visa for Regional Areas (Subclass 494):
  With at least 3 years of work experience in the nominated occupation, applicants need to first obtain a temporary work visa valid for 5 years. After working for the employer for 3 years, they can apply for permanent residency.

Employer Sponsored Visa Application Process:

1. 1. Provide free initial consultation via phone to assess the applicant’s background and answer relevant questions.

   2. Arrange a face-to-face consultation to discuss the applicant’s situation, qualifications, and timeline.

   3. Pass the occupation assessment.

   4. Match with an Australian employer and sign an employment contract.

   5. The hiring company applies for sponsorship eligibility and nominates the required position for the applicant.

   6. The applicant submits the visa application and relevant documents.

   7. Undergo medical examinations and apply for a police clearance certificate.

   8. Upon approval of the visa, proceed to travel and work in Australia.

188A Business Innovation Visa Requirements:

• Advantages of the plan: Low investment amount, lower asset requirements, no English language requirement.

• Under 55 years of age.

• Have direct involvement in the management and operation of a company.

• The company must have achieved an annual turnover of at least AUD 750,000 for at least 2 of the past 4 years.

• For unlisted companies, the applicant must hold at least 30% ownership; for listed companies, the applicant must hold at least 10% ownership.

• The applicant and their spouse must have a net asset value of at least AUD 1.25 million.

• Once the applicant’s company has been operating in Australia for 2 years or more and meets the specified turnover and other requirements, they can apply for permanent residency.

188B Business Investment Visa Requirements:

• Plan advantages: No need to start a business, no English language requirement.

• Under 55 years of age.

• Have at least three years of experience in managing a business or making investments.

• The applicant must have held at least 10% ownership in a business or made a qualified investment of at least AUD 2.5 million in the past five years.

• The applicant and their spouse must have a net asset value of at least AUD 2.5 million.

• Once the applicant has accumulated a total of 2 years or more of residency in Australia, continues to hold the designated AUD 2.5 million investment from the state government for 3 years, and has additional investments in Australia, they can apply for permanent residency.

188C Significant Investor Visa Requirements:

• Plan advantages: No age limit, short residency requirement, no need to meet scoring requirements.

• Invest AUD 5 million in designated investment products and hold for a continuous period of 3 years (new).

• Invest AUD 1 million in venture capital funds or private equity funds for emerging or small-scale private enterprises.

• Invest AUD 1.5 million in managed funds or listed investment companies for emerging companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

• Invest AUD 2.5 million in a balanced investment portfolio of managed funds or listed investment companies.

• Once the applicant has accumulated a total of 120 days of residency in Australia or if the spouse resides in Australia for at least 180 days per year, and holds the designated AUD 5 million investment for at least 3 years, they can apply for permanent residency.

188E Entrepreneur Visa Requirements:

• Plan advantages: No requirement for business background, no scoring requirement, no asset requirement.

• Under 55 years of age.

• Requires state government sponsorship.

• Must meet English language requirement (minimum IELTS score of 6 in each band).

• The applicant must be currently operating or planning to establish an innovative business in Australia.

• Detailed business plan must be provided.

• The applicant must hold at least 30% ownership in the new business.
  
  

Investor Visa Application Process

1. Provide initial consultation over the phone free of charge, assess the applicant’s background, and answer related questions.

2. Arrange for an in-person consultation to discuss the applicant’s situation, eligibility, and timeline.

3. Prepare relevant documents, including proof of no criminal record, document notarization, etc.

4. Prepare a business plan and financial reports.

5. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form and apply for state government sponsorship.

6. Submit the visa application to the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

7. Attend an interview and undergo medical examinations.

8. Upon approval of the visa, travel to Australia and land in the country.

Characteristics of GTI (Global Talent Independent) Visa:

• No age limit

• No language or scoring requirements

• Short application processing time

• Direct pathway to permanent residency

GTI Requirements:

• Applicant’s occupation must belong to a “specific field,” including:
  1. Agricultural food and agtech
  2. Financial services and fintech
  3. Health industries
  4. Resources
  5. Circular economy
  6. Education
  7. Energy and mining technology
  8. Defence, space, and advanced manufacturing
  9. Infrastructure and tourism
  10. Quantum information, advanced digital, data science, information, and communication technology

• Possess internationally recognized achievements or have participated in major project developments

• Be nominated by a reputable individual or organization in Australia in the relevant field

• Have an annual income of at least AUD 162,000 or hold an offer of employment in Australia with equivalent income

GTI Application Process:

1. Provide initial consultation over the phone free of charge, assess the applicant’s background, and answer related questions.

2. Arrange for an in-person consultation to evaluate the applicant’s background and achievements.

3. Assist in refining the resume and writing a personal statement.

4. Arrange for a nominator and prepare relevant documents.

5. Attempt to match with an Australian employer.

6. Receive an invitation to apply.

7. Formally submit the visa application.

8. Undergo medical examinations and apply for a police clearance certificate.

9. Upon approval of the visa, travel to Australia and land in the country.