Australia Business
Visa
Australia Business Visa
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) allows Australian employers
to fill highly skilled positions in Australia, with a non-Australian
citizen or resident, when the employer:
Cannot find suitably qualified person from the Australian labor
markets, and
Is unable to provide for their staffing needs through their
existing training program
The ENS process consists of 2 distinct parts:
The first applies to the assessment of the nomination lodged
by an employer; and
The second applies to the assessment of your nominee’s
application for visa
Nominations are assessed against the following min criteria:
The employer must demonstrate need for a paid employee in business
located in Australia and operated by the nominating employer
The vacancy requires an appointment of highly skilled person
who has completed 3 years of formal training or equivalent experience.
The employer must offer a full-time, fixed term appointment
of at least 3 years which does not include the possibility of
renewal
The employer must have a satisfactory training record or, if
a new business, must make satisfactory provision for future
training
The employer must meet the Labor Market requirements and
The terms and conditions of employment offered must be in accordance
with the standards for wages and working conditions provided
for under relevant Australian Industrial Laws
An employer must show that they have been unable to find an
Australian citizen or resident who is suitable for the appointment.
An employer must provide documentary evidence of having tested
the labor market before nominating an overseas employee. Labor
market testing must occur within 6 months of lodgment of the
nomination.
A decision on the nomination will be made on the basis of the
information provided, your circumstances and the legal processing
requirements in place when the application is lodged and the
charge paid.
The applicant will be advised in writing whether your nomination
has been approved or not. The letter will explain the steps
your nominee will need to follow to obtain their visa.
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The business skills program focuses on business people with
proven record as a successful business or investment owner or
senior executive. There are seven subclasses:
Business owners or part owners of businesses (sub-class 840
for people already in Australia on a temporary visa and sub-class
127 for people applying outside Australia)
Senior Executive- for business executives of major businesses
(sub-class 841 for people already in Australia on temporary
visa and sub-class 128 for people applying from outside Australia)
State/Territory- sponsored business owner (sub-class 842 for
people already in Australia on a temporary visa and sub-class
129 for people applying from outside Australia)
State/Territory-sponsored senior executive (sub-class 843 for
people already in Australia on a temporary visa and sub-class
130 for people applying outside Australia)
Investment Linked- for owners or part owners of investments
or/and business(es) (sub-class 844 for people already in Australia
on a temporary visa and sub-class 131 for people applying from
outside Australia )
Established business in Australia- for part owners of businesses
established in Australia for at least 18 months (sub-class 845)
State/Territory sponsored regional established business in
Australia (sub-class 846). This classification is for owners
or part owners of business(es) established in designated are
of Australia for a minimum of two years who are sponsored by
State/Territory business development agency.
For each sub-class there are some key requirements that needs
to be met for an applicant to qualify for the visa. For a detailed
advice on your particular situation please consult your lawyer.
Some general requirements are:
Minimum investment of around A$ 200,000, actual amounts does
not vary substantially among various sub-classes, except for
sub-class 844/131 where the minimum is A$ 3 million
Proof of a successful business career
Retain substantial ownership in the proposed business
You have not been involved in s business or investment activity
not acceptable in Australia
Score 105 points on the points table. Detailed description of
points table can be found on the application form but it generally
takes into consideration age, language skills, business assets,
turnover etc.
Approved applicants get visas, which give them the right to
travel to and from Australia as they wish, usually valid for
5 years. At the end of this period, you can apply for a further
multiple entry visa if you meet residence requirements, or you
can demonstrate that you have engaged in a business of benefit
to Australia. You will have the same rights as other permanent
residents. However, as a business skills visa holder, you must
tell Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA)
your residential address in Australia for three years after
grant of your visa.
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) allows Australian employers
to fill highly skilled positions in Australia, with a non-Australian
citizen or resident, when the employer:
Cannot find suitably qualified person from the Australian labor
markets, and
Is unable to provide for their staffing needs through their
existing training program
The ENS process consists of 2 distinct parts:
The first applies to the assessment of the nomination lodged
by an employer; and
The second applies to the assessment of your nominee’s
application for visa
Nominations are assessed against the following min criteria:
The employer must demonstrate need for a paid employee in business
located in Australia and operated by the nominating employer
The vacancy requires an appointment of highly skilled person
who has completed 3 years of formal training or equivalent experience.
The employer must offer a full-time, fixed term appointment
of at least 3 years which does not include the possibility of
renewal
The employer must have a satisfactory training record or, if
a new business, must make satisfactory provision for future
training
The employer must meet the Labor Market requirements and
The terms and conditions of employment offered must be in accordance
with the standards for wages and working conditions provided
for under relevant Australian Industrial Laws
An employer must show that they have been unable to find an
Australian citizen or resident who is suitable for the appointment.
An employer must provide documentary evidence of having tested
the labor market before nominating an overseas employee. Labor
market testing must occur within 6 months of lodgment of the
nomination.
A decision on the nomination will be made on the basis of the
information provided, your circumstances and the legal processing
requirements in place when the application is lodged and the
charge paid.
The applicant will be advised in writing whether your nomination
has been approved or not. The letter will explain the steps
your nominee will need to follow to obtain their visa.
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Business Visa
The business skills program focuses on business people with
proven record as a successful business or investment owner or
senior executive. There are seven subclasses:
Business owners or part owners of businesses (sub-class 840
for people already in Australia on a temporary visa and sub-class
127 for people applying outside Australia)
Senior Executive- for business executives of major businesses
(sub-class 841 for people already in Australia on temporary
visa and sub-class 128 for people applying from outside Australia)
State/Territory- sponsored business owner (sub-class 842 for
people already in Australia on a temporary visa and sub-class
129 for people applying from outside Australia)
State/Territory-sponsored senior executive (sub-class 843 for
people already in Australia on a temporary visa and sub-class
130 for people applying outside Australia)
Investment Linked- for owners or part owners of investments
or/and business(es) (sub-class 844 for people already in Australia
on a temporary visa and sub-class 131 for people applying from
outside Australia )
Established business in Australia- for part owners of businesses
established in Australia for at least 18 months (sub-class 845)
State/Territory sponsored regional established business in
Australia (sub-class 846). This classification is for owners
or part owners of business(es) established in designated are
of Australia for a minimum of two years who are sponsored by
State/Territory business development agency.
For each sub-class there are some key requirements that needs
to be met for an applicant to qualify for the visa. For a detailed
advice on your particular situation please consult your lawyer.
Some general requirements are:
Minimum investment of around A$ 200,000, actual amounts does
not vary substantially among various sub-classes, except for
sub-class 844/131 where the minimum is A$ 3 million
Proof of a successful business career
Retain substantial ownership in the proposed business
You have not been involved in s business or investment activity
not acceptable in Australia
Score 105 points on the points table. Detailed description of
points table can be found on the application form but it generally
takes into consideration age, language skills, business assets,
turnover etc.
Approved applicants get visas, which give them the right to
travel to and from Australia as they wish, usually valid for
5 years. At the end of this period, you can apply for a further
multiple entry visa if you meet residence requirements, or you
can demonstrate that you have engaged in a business of benefit
to Australia. You will have the same rights as other permanent
residents. However, as a business skills visa holder, you must
tell Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA)
your residential address in Australia for three years after
grant of your visa. .
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