Immigration

Skilled Worker Visa

Effective July 1, 2012, new points system has been rolled out the below mentioned Skilled Migration Visas. The Qualifying Score is now 60 points for Skilled Subclasses:

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa (Subclass 489)

Occupation Lists:

Skilled Occupation List (SOL):

The current Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is relevant for applicants for:

Independent points-based skilled migration who are not nominated by a state or territory government agency

A Family Sponsored Points Tested visa
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Graduate Work stream.

Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL)

The current Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) is relevant for applicants for:

Points-based skilled migration who are nominated by a state or territory government agency under a State Migration Plan

Department of Immigration and Citizenship Australia introduced ANZSCO w.e.f 1 July 2010. Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is a system developed to collect, publish and analyse occupation statistics across government agencies and is being introduced by the department as the new standard to capture occupation information in all visa, settlement and citizenship programs.

NOTE: Department of Immigration & Border Protection (DIBP) and Australian States/ Territories accept the following English Language Proficiency Tests:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Pearson Test of English (PTE- Academic)
Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test (TOEFL- iBT)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CEA)

General Skilled Migrant Program
Australias economy remains one of the strongest in the world, offering millions of jobs every week, making it an extremely preferred destination for highly skilled young people. It also exhibits that Australian employers require skilled workforce for achieving their organizational goals. The eligibility of skilled migrants, who desire to immigrate to Australia, is assessed on a point-based system. In this system, points are awarded after considering the age, work experience, qualifications and language proficiency of the aspirant. The applicants need to satisfy the following threshold requirements:

Submit an expression of interest (EOI);
Have an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list
Be under 50 years of age at the time of applying for a visa;
Meet the threshold English language requirement of competent English;
Have a suitable skills assessment for that occupation
Be able to score at least 60 on the points test.

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

Australian Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) was brought into being to cater to the skill shortages of Australia. It is a Permanent Visa and falls under the Australian Immigration points-based system. Applicants must furnish that they possess the qualification or the skills of an occupation in the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). Applicants do not need sponsorship from family or the Australian State/ Territory Government nomination. Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) applicants are required to obtain a minimum of 60 points on a point assessment.

Requirements:
In order to qualify for a Skilled Visa, the applicant (or their partner) must be able to satisfy the basic visa requirements related to Age, English language ability, Specific Work Experience, Skills, Qualification, Health and Character. Based on these credentials, the applicant has to score a minimum of 60 Points in order to qualify.

Features of this Program:

This Category permits the applicant an indefinite stay in Australia.
Permanent residents under the Australian Skilled Immigration Program have full access to health care benefits and certain social security payments.
Permanent residents under this Category can apply for citizenship of Australia after staying there for 4 years.
Once landed in Australia, the applicant can sponsor their family for permanent residency in Australia.
Dependents can accompany the applicant, provided they comply with the Australian Migration Law.

Eligibility for the Australia Skilled Immigration Program:
The applicants have to satisfy the basic requirements to migrate under the skilled sponsored visa and must meet the 60 points to file for a visa.

Age: The age of the applicant should be between 18 - 49 years.
English language:The applicant should prove that he/she meets the English language of competence or vocational level by submitting the test results before the application is lodged. He/ she should also meet the English Language threshold of minimum 6 bands of IELTS in all the components.
Nominated occupations : The applicant should nominate an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) that matches with his/her skills, qualifications and work experience.
Skill Assessment : It is mandatory for an applicant to get a positive skill assessment for a nominated occupation before the visa application is lodged.

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

This is a Permanent Resident Visa

Features of this Program:

The applicant has to be sponsored by State /Territory Government.
Permanent residents under the Australian Skilled Immigration Program have full access to health care benefits and certain social security payments.
Permanent residents under this Category can apply for citizenship of Australia after staying there for 4 year.
Once landed in Australia, the applicant can sponsor their family for permanent residency in Australia.
Dependents can accompany the applicant, provided they comply with the Australian Migration Law.
Applicant can score 5 points if nominated by an Australian State/Territory Govt.

Eligibility:

Age: The age of the applicant should be between 18 -49 years.
English language: The applicant should prove that he/she meets the English language of competent or vocational level by submitting the test results before the application is lodged. He/ she should also meet the English Language threshold (IELTS 6 bands in all the components). If the applicant needs 10 or 20 points under Proficiency in English (IELTS 7 or more bands/ 8 or more bands respectively in all the components), English Language test results are required.
Nominated occupations : The applicant should nominate an occupation in the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL) that is relevant to the applicant�s skills, qualifications and recent work experience and the occupation should also be available in the respective state that will sponsor the state nomination.
Skill Assessment : It is mandatory for an applicant to get a positive skill assessment for a nominated occupation before the application is lodged.
Maintenance funds: The applicants should show sufficient maintenance funds to obtain sponsorship from state territory.
Health & character requirements : The applicant has to meet with health and character requirements.

Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa (Subclass 489)

Features of the Sub Class 489 Visa:

Applicants are allowed to live, work and study in a relative sponsored designated area /state sponsored regional area of Australia for a period of 4 years.
Provides a pathway to a permanent visa in Australia
Applicants are allowed to apply for a permanent visa after the applicant has lived for 2 years in a designated area/regional areas of Australia.
The applicant can score 10 points if sponsored by State/ Territory Government or 10 points if sponsored by an eligible relative currently living in a designated area.
Applicants can take their immediate family members, provided they meet the requirements of health, character and English language.
Allows the dependents to study and work in designated areas of Australia.

Eligibility:

Age: 18 - 49 years.
English language: The applicant should prove that he/she meets the English language of competence or vocational level by submitting the test results before the application is submitted. The applicant should also meet the English Language threshold. If the applicant needs 10 or 20 points under Proficient English he/ she should score 7 or more bands in IELTS.
Nominated occupations:The applicant should nominate an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) if the he/ she wishes to live in the designated area, the applicant should apply for relative sponsored Visa.
Skill Assessment :It is mandatory for an applicant to get a positive skill assessment for a nominated occupation before the application is filed.
Maintenance funds: The applicants should show sufficient maintenance funds to obtain sponsorship from state territory if applying for state /territory nominated regional visa.
Health & character requirements : The applicant has to meet all the health and character requirements.

Business Visa

A great country to live and do business and 3,200 km north in Australia covers 7,682,300 square kilometres, which makes it more than twice as large as India and about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA.

It is the world's sixth largest country, covers 5% of the Earth's land surface and measures about 4,000 km from east to west to south. Climate is generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north.

A healthy economic structure:

Australia has a comprehensive economic policy framework in place. The economy is globally competitive and remains an attractive destination for investment. Australia has a sound, stable and modern institutional structure that provides certainty to businesses.

Migrating to Australia as Business Person :

The Business Migration program encourages successful business people to settle permanently in Australia and develop new or existing businesses. On 1 March 2003, a new two-stage Business Migration scheme was introduced for Australia. An overview of the business Skills Category and pathways to permanent residence is given below:

State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) category
Business Owner (Provisional) category
State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional) category
Senior Executive (Provisional) category
State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) category
Investor (Provisional) category

To be eligible under this category the applicant should:

Be sponsored by an appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory government;
Have an overall successful business career;
Have an ownership interest in a main business or main businesses that had an annual turnover of at least A$ 300,000 for at least 2 of the 4 fiscal years immediately before the application is made or had a sound continuous business employment record in a senior management role on a qualifying business for at least 4 years immediately before the application is made and have demonstrated a high level of management skill.
Have net value of business & personal assets (including spousal assets) at least A$ 250,000 and are available for transfer to Australia within 2 years after the grant of visa, plus sufficient assets available to settle in Australia;
Be aged less than 55 years at the time of application

Migrating to Australia as Business Owner

To be eligible under this category the applicant should have an overall successful business career

Annual turnover of at least A$ 500,000 in the main business or main businesses for at least 2 of the 4 fiscal years immediately before the application for visa is submitted.
Net value of business & personal assets (including spousal assets) is at least A$ 500,000 which are available for transfer to Australia within 2 years after the grant of a visa, plus sufficient assets available to settle in Australia.
Age less than 45 years at the time of application.
Vocational English i.e. scoring 5 bands in IELTS examination.

Business Innovation Stream Visa

Australia encourages successful and talented business people to own or invest and benefit from opportunities in the country. The Australian Business Innovation Stream (Provisional) visa facilitates the same. This is a temporary business skills visa that supports successful business people to start a new or own existing business in Australia. This visa is valid for a period of 4 years and it allows the eligible visa holders to apply for permanent residence if the requirement of their provisional visa for at least 2 years is fulfilled.

Australian Business Innovation Stream Visa Basic Requirements

Applicants for this program should not more than 45 years of age. However, if the applicants are over 45 years of age, but not more than 55, they may be eligible for the State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) visa, which has a lower financial threshold.

In either of the cases, applicants should be capable of displaying a successful business career with significant turnover. They should be able to show commitment towards owning business in Australia. In addition to the detailed business proposal, applicants should be able to produce evidence of sufficient funds or assets to settle in Australia. An Expression of Interest (EOI) is to be lodged by applicants and acquiring a minimum score of 65 on the innovation points test is mandatory.

Australian Business Innovation Stream Visa Entitlements

The Australian Business Innovation Stream (Provisional) visa entitles holders to own an Australian business (fully or partially). This is a temporary visa and is valid upto 4 years. It also allows immediate family members (dependents, children) or partners, who have been included on the application, to live, work and study in Australia.

The visa holders may be eligible to apply for permanent residence under the Business Innovation and Investment Visa category which, however, may entail sponsorship from a participating State or Territory government.

Business Investor Stream

Australia encourages successful and talented business people to own or invest and benefit from opportunities in the country. The Australian Business Investor Stream (Provisional) visa facilitates the same. This is a temporary business skills visa valid for upto 4 years that allows successful business people to invest in a new or existing business in Australia. Visa holders are allowed to apply for permanent residence if they can fulfil the mandate requirements.

Australian Business Investor Stream Visa Basic Requirements

Applicants for this program should not more than 45 years of age. However, if the applicants are over 45 years of age, but not more than 55, they may be eligible for the State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) visa, which has a lower financial threshold.

In either of the cases, applicants should be capable of producing evidence of a successful record of investment or business activity in a qualifying business or investment. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds or assets to settle in Australia. Essentially, they should have made a significant investment which has been held for upto 4 years in Australia, prior to applying for visa.

An Expression of Interest (EOI) is to be lodged by applicants and acquiring a minimum score of 65 on the innovation points test is mandatory.

Australian Business Investor Stream Visa Entitlements

The Australian Business Investor Stream (Provisional) visa entitles holders to invest in Australian business. This is a temporary visa and is valid upto 4 years. It also allows immediate family members (dependents, children) or partners, who have been included on the application, to live, work and study in Australia.The visa holders may be eligible to apply for permanent residence under the Business Innovation and Investment Visa category which, however, may entail sponsorship from a participating State or Territory government.

Business Talent Visa

Australian Business Talent Visa

Australia offers opportunity for successful business people from across the world to invest in the region. The Australian Business Talent visa is an ideal option for competent business owners to explore and contribute to the success of a new or existing Australian business. This is a permanent visa and requires State or Territory government sponsorship.

Australian Business Talent Visa Basic Requirements

Business people who are less than 55 years of age can apply the Business Talent (Migrant) visa. However, if the business people are 55+ years of age, with State or Territory government sponsorship can also avail this program. While applying for this visa, applicants should also propose a detailed business proposal. Since this is a permanent visa, they should be able to demonstrate that they have adequate assets to settle in Australia. Applicants should produce evidence that in their main business, they have been able to generate a turnover of AUD$3,000,000 (minimum) for at least 2 of the preceding 4 years.

Australian Business Talent Visa Entitlements

Australian Business Talent visa holders are entitles to enjoy permanent residence of Australia. Just as permanent residents, holders of this visa are permitted to live, study and work in Australia, permanently. They can also avail the advantages that give access to certain social security benefits, government-subsidized healthcare (Medicare), and the opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship.

Family Visa

Family Visas
The Australian Family migration stream intends to reunite immediate and extended family members with their eligible Australian relatives.

Partner migration visa (309)

The Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) allows you to live in Australia if you are the spouse or de facto partner of:

an Australian citizen
a permanent resident
an eligible New Zealand citizen.

The Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) is the first stage towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 100). You lodge only one application for your temporary and permanent visas and pay one application charge. Your application is processed in two stages, about two years apart.
You must be outside Australia when you apply and also when the Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) is granted. You can be in or outside Australia when Partner visa (subclass 100) is granted.

What this visa let you do
The Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) lets you:

enter Australia and stay here until a decision is made about your permanent Partner visa

work in Australia

study in Australia, but with no access to government funding

enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses. If you are later granted a permanent visa, you can

stay in Australia indefinitely

work and study in Australia

apply for Australian citizenship (if you are eligible)

sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence

receive some social security payments

travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted – after that time you will need another visa to enter Australia.

Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)
The Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) is for people who want to come to Australia to marry their prospective spouse. It is a temporary visa for nine months. You must be outside Australia when you lodge your application and when the visa is granted. You can have the wedding in any country: the wedding does not need to be in Australia.

What this visa let you do
This visa allows you to:

enter Australia before you marry your prospective spouse
travel in and out of Australia as often as you want
work in Australia, although some employers might not hire people with temporary visas
study in Australia, but with no access to government funding for tertiary study
apply for a Partner visa, in Australia, after your marriage.

Child visa (subclass 101)

A Child visa (subclass 101) lets an eligible parent sponsor their child to live in Australia indefinitely. The parent can apply on behalf of a child younger than 18 years of age.
An eligible parent is:

an Australian citizen
the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa
an eligible New Zealand citizen.

The visa application must be lodged outside Australia and the child must be outside Australia when the visa is decided

What this visa let you do
This is a permanent residence visa. It allows the child to:

travel to and stay in Australia indefinitely
work and study in Australia
enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
apply for Australian citizenship (if they are eligible)
sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted – after that time they will need another visa to enter Australia.

Parent visa (subclass 103)

The Parent visa (subclass 103) lets parents live permanently in Australia if they have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is settled in Australia.
Most applicants must be sponsored by their child. The sponsor needs to have lived lawfully in Australia for the two years immediately before the application is lodged.
You must apply for this visa outside Australia. If you are in Australia, you can apply only if your temporary visa lets you apply for another visa while you are in Australia. You must be outside Australia when the visa is decided.

What this visa let you do
This is a permanent residence visa. It lets you and any family members who have also been granted this visa to:

stay in Australia indefinitely
work and study in Australia
enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
apply for Australian citizenship (if you are eligible)
sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted (after that time, you will need a resident return visa or another visa to return to Australia).

Short Stay Visas(Visitor Visa)

This visa is for the temporary entry of people for tourism or business visitor purposes.
There are two streams which can be applied for outside Australia

Tourist Visa
This visa allows people to visit Australia for a holiday or recreation, or to visit family and/or friends for a stay up to three or six or twelve months. This visa may also be used for other short-term non-work purposes.

Business Visitor Visa
For applicants seeking to engage in business visitor activities including

making general business of government enquiries

Contract Negotiations

Government Visits

Attending conference, seminars job interviews or Professional examinations

Student dependent visas

Who can apply for Dependent visa?

Generally, you can apply for dependent visa:

if you are partner / member of family unit of a holder of some type of temporary visa in Australia (for example, student visa),
if your partner is an Australian resident (permanent residency).

Who are 'members of family unit' of a student? Eligible to apply for this visa to join a holder of student visa is:

a spouse (including de facto spouse) of the student visa holder, or
a dependent child (unmarried, and younger than 18 years) of the student visa holder.

If you are not married with your partner, but you would like to apply for spouse dependent visa, you have to submit an evidence that you have lived together for a period of at least 12 months priorto lodging visa application.
Married couples can apply after submission of marriage certificate.
What does the visa let me do? If are granted visa as a partner (spouse) of a student visa holder, you are allowed:

to study in Australia up to 3 months, to work during your stay in Australia (up to 20 hours/week).

What are the benefits of having a dependent visa?
If you get a dependent visa, you will get a limited permission to work (20 hours/week), and you do not need to enrol in any course / school in Australia. Your partner, a student visa holder, will be allowed to work as well, see conditions of student visa.
How to apply for this type of visa?
You can be nominated by your partner in his/her application for student visa, or he/she can nominate you while already studying in Australia,

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Student Visas

Higher Education Student Visa

Australia is a popular destination for a quality education. The country is accommodates highly regarded and internationally recognized graduate and post-graduate courses. Australian Higher Education Student visa is mandatory for foreign students who wish to pursue higher education in a listed course. The course can be bachelor degree, associate degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters. Australia offers 38 public (government funded) universities and 2 private universities, for applicants to select from.

Australian Higher Education Student Visa Basic Requirements

In order to apply for a Higher Education Student visa, applicants should have adequate English language ability. They should be register in an authorized higher education course as their primary course of study. They should be able to produce evidence of adequate financial means to support themselves. In addition, for their tenure in Australia, they should have acquired overseas student health insurance cover.

Australian Higher Education Student Visa Entitlements

Australian Higher Education Student visa is valid for the tenure till the higher education course concludes. This is a temporary visa. During the term, visa holders are allowed to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week. However, during the term breaks, visa holders can work unrestricted.

Vocational Training Student Visa

Australia is a popular education destination. It is also known for its Vocational Education and Training (VET) system that, gives a boost to students’ confidence and career. Foreign students who have been approved to study in authorized courses are eligible to apply for the visa. The authorized courses include Certificate I-IV (except ELICOS) course, vocational graduate certificate, vocational graduate diploma, diploma or an advanced diploma. It is mandatory that they possess Australian Vocational Training Student visa to pursue the courses.

Australian Vocational Training Student Visa Basic Requirements

In order to apply for a Vocational Training Student visa, applicants should have adequate English language ability. They should be register in an authorized Vocational Education and Training (VET) course as their primary course of study. They should be able to produce evidence of adequate financial means to support themselves. In addition, for their tenure in Australia, they should have acquired overseas student health insurance cover.

Australian Vocational Training Student Visa Entitlements

An Australian Vocational Training Student visa is valid for the term the Vocational Education and Training (VET) course concludes. This is a temporary visa. During the term, visa holders are allowed to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week. However, during the term breaks, visa holders can work unrestricted..