Introduction to Australian Investment Immigration Policy 1. 188A--- Category Introduction On May 25, 2012, the Australian Immigration Bureau announced the main contents of Australia’s new business immigration policy. The main changes are as follows: Changes in the category of business temporary residence visa (i.e. the original 163 visa)
For 188A visa.
It is suitable for those who want to own and manage a business in Australia. After doing business in Australia for two years, they can transfer to the 888 green card visa.
Immigration requirements 188A-Entrepreneurship visa requirements 1. Obtain an "Intent to Apply" EOI invitation from the state government; 2. Under 55 years old or exempted from the age requirement by the state government; 3. Score 65 points or above; 4. Assets of more than 800,000 Australian dollars; 5.
Successful business background, participating in daily management; 2 of the past 4 years ▲ The company's sales exceeded 500,000 Australian dollars (up to 2 companies combined); ▲ Owning at least 30% of the shares; 2. 188B---Category Introduction 2012
On May 25, the Australian Immigration Bureau announced the main contents of Australia’s new business immigration policy. The main changes are as follows: the business temporary residence visa category (the original 165 visa) was changed to the 188B visa.
It is suitable for those who want to make a designated investment in a certain Australian state or territory and are willing to continue investing in Australia after the investment expires. They can transfer to the 888 green card visa after 4 years of investment.
188B-Investment visa requirements 1. Obtain an "Intention to Apply" EOI invitation from the state government; 2. Under 55 years old or exempted from the age requirement by the state government; 3. More than 3 years of good business management or investment experience 4. 1 year in the past 5 years
Own more than 10% of the shares in the business or manage an investment of 1.5 million Australian dollars. 5. Earn 1.5 million Australian dollars legally through the above business and investment. 6. Net assets exceed 2.25 million Australian dollars in the past two years. 7. Invest 1.5 million Australian dollars to purchase state government bonds. 8.
Score 65 points or above.
3. 188C---Category Introduction The Australian Immigration Bureau announced that it will implement a 5 million Australian dollar investment immigration policy from November 24, 2012. The processing cycle is short, there are no age or language requirements, no scoring, no business background and no explanation of the source of funds.
Investment is safe and reliable, and immigration supervision requirements are relaxed.
188C-SIV Prominent Investment Visa Requirements 1. No age limit, no English requirement, no points required; 2. No business background requirements; 3. Proof of legal possession of 5 million Australian dollars (can be a gift); 4. After approval in principle,
Invest 5 million Australian dollars into the specified fund within the specified period for 4 years; in 5.4 years, the main applicant has lived in Australia for 160 days or the spouse has lived in Australia for 720 days; 888 green card visa requirements: 15 million Australian dollars invested in Australia for 4 years
2. The main applicant has lived for a total of 160 days in 4 years or the spouse has lived for a total of 720 days. 3. Investment requirements: (a) Venture capital VC fund: at least 10%, the government plans to increase the proportion to 20% within 2 years; (b) Small and medium-sized version
Equity funds: at least 30% must be invested in equity funds with a market value not exceeding AUD 500 million (c) Balanced investment funds: up to 60% can be invested in stocks/bonds/notes/annuities/real estate funds (Note: up to 10% of real estate funds can be invested
Investment in residential real estate) Proof of source of funds ● The applicant must sign a statement stating how the funds were obtained legally.
● Provide documentary evidence.
● After being approved in principle, you must invest 5 million Australian dollars within the specified period before you can get the visa.