UK Immigration

1. UK HSMP / Skilled Worker Category
2. UK Employment Visa
3. UK Business Visa
4. Work permit Visa category
5. Occupation-specific Visa Categories

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UK 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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