On 1 March 2003, a new two-stage Business Skills Program was launched in Australia.
The new system allows business migrants to be granted a Provisional Visa for four years, and after establishing the required level of business or investment activities, they can apply for a Permanent Residence Visa.
Generally, to be eligible for one of the provisional business visas, you must have:
Australia welcomes experienced business people who can bring their expertise and investment to Australia. With the Australian economy experiencing a sustained period of growth, there has never been a better opportunity to benefit from Australia's Business Skills Program.
People who wish to move to Australia under this category usually have a strong track record of success in relation to business (eg. owning a business or managing investments of their own or working in the top levels of large organisations).
Our service includes a comprehensive review of your circumstances in order to determine which particular visa type will be most suitable for your situation (as the line between such visa types as skilled and business is not clear cut. The most appropriate visa type can only be determined by considering each applicants individual circumstances).
To determine your eligibility across the relevant Business Visa categories, contact one of our immigration specialists.