Investor Migration

There are two pathways towards permanent residency if you are an eligible investor

Pathway 1
State Sponsored Senior Investor Provisional (4-year provisional) to Sponsored Permanent Investor Visa

You or your partner must be under the age of 55 (unless you have an exceptional business proposal for Australia), You (being under 55) must have had a total of 3 years experience of direct involvement in managing one or more businesses or eligible investments and for at least 1 year had a ownership interest in a business of at least 10% or maintained AUD$750 000 worth of eligible investments. Your (and your partner's combined) personal assets are AUD$1 125 000 and you are willing to make a designated investment of AUD$750 000 into an interest bearing Australian government bond for a period of 4-years.

State Sponsored Investor Provisional (4-year provisional) to Sponsored Permanent Visa

Age - You or your partner must be under the age of 55. If you are over the age of 55, you must have an exceptional business plan that will be of great benefit to the Australian economy, otherwise you will not qualify. If you are under the age of 45 Pathway 2 may also be any option for you.

Designated Investment - At the time of decision you must have made a designated investment of AUD$750 000 into a State or Territory Australian Government Bond. This investment must be maintained for 4-years. This investment is interest bearing for you and is fully refundable. This money can be withdrawn at anytime however should you withdraw this bond prior to the 4-year maturity or you have not met the requirement for an onshore Business visa; your visa may be cancelled.

Business Experience - You have a total of at least 3 years of direct involvement in managing one or more qualifying businesses or eligible investments and you have demonstrated a high level of management skills in relation to this involvement.

Business/Investment Ownership - For at least 1 year of the past 5 fiscal years immediately before applying you (or you and your partner) must have had a minimum of 10% ownership interest in a qualifying business which you were managing OR you have maintained eligible investments of no less than AUD$750 000

Business and Personal Assets -Your (and your partner's combined) business and personal assets have a net value of at least AUD$1 125 000 and were legally acquired and are capable of being transferred to Australia within two years of being granted this visa.

Business Success and Record - You must demonstrate an overall successful business career and you or your partner (if any) have never been involved in unacceptable business or investment activities.

Commitment to Business in Australia - You have a commitment to maintain investment activity or an ownership interest in a business in Australia.

State or Territory Sponsorship - It will be necessary to choose a state of Australia you wish to come to and present your business and investment background to that regional authority for their approval. As part of our service we can assist and prepare this Sponsorship application for you.

Health and Character Requirements - Everyone in the application must meet these requirements.

If you are under the age of 45, have good English language ability, higher turnover, and higher business and personal assets you may not require State or Territory Sponsorship and may qualify for an Independent Senior Executive visa.

If all criteria above can be addressed you may be granted a 4-year provisional visa to Australia. During your 4 years in Australia you must have either:

a) Maintained your AUD$750 000 deposit for 4-years and have been in Australia for at least 2 of the 4 years immediately before you apply.

OR

b) Have committed to owning and operating a Business(s) in Australia and meet the following criteria:

Business Ownership - You must have had and continue to have, an ownership interest and continuous management of a business(s) in Australia for at least two years immediately before you apply.

Annual Turnover - Your main business(s) had a turnover of at least AUD$200 000 in the 12 months immediately before you apply. (There may be concessions to this if there are exceptional circumstances and your business and residence is located in a designated area of Australia)

Time in Australia - You have been in Australia for at least 1 year cumulatively in the two years before you apply.

You can choose to meet any 2 of these 3 requirements:

1/ Net Business Assets - The net value of your (and partner combined) assets in main business (or two main businesses) in Australia is at least AUD$75 000 throughout the 12 months immediately before you apply.

2/ Net Personal and Business Assets - The net value of your (and partner combined) personal and business assets in Australia has been at least AUD$250 000 throughout the 12 months immediately before you apply

3/ Provided Employment - Throughout the 12 months immediately before you apply, the business must have employed 1 full-time Australian citizen/permanent resident employee which is not a member of your family.

Under all circumstance you must address the following:

State Sponsorship - You must continue to be sponsored by the appropriate regional authority

Acceptable Business Record - You or your partner have never been involved in unacceptable business activities.

Health and Character Requirements - Everyone in the application must meet these requirements

If you feel that you could address these points please contact us for further information

Pathway 2
Independent Investor Provisional (4-year provisional) to Permanent Investor Visa

You or your partner must be under the age of 45 and have vocational English. You (being under 55) must have had a total of 3 years experience of direct involvement in managing one or more businesses or eligible investments and for at least 1 year had a ownership interest in a business of at least 10% or maintained AUD$1 500 000 worth of eligible investments. Your (and your partner's combined) personal assets are AUD$2 250 000 and you are willing to make a designated investment of AUD$1 500 000 into an interest bearing Australian government bond for a period of 4-years.

Independent Investor Provisional (4-year provisional) to Permanent Investor Visa

Age - You or your partner must be under the age of 45.

English Level - The main applicant must have a vocational level of English. To prove this you must have evidence that you are a native speaker or produce a general IELTS test of no less than 5 in each component.

Designated Investment - At the time of decision you must have made a designated investment of AUD$1 500 000 into a State or Territory Australian Government Bond. This investment must be maintained for 4-years. This investment is interest bearing for you and is fully refundable. This money can be withdrawn at anytime however should you withdraw this bond prior to the 4-year maturity or you have not met the requirement for an onshore Business visa; your visa may be cancelled.

Business and Personal Assets -Your (and your partner's combined) business and personal assets have a net value of at least AUD$2 250 000 and were legally acquired and are capable of being transferred to Australia within two years of being granted this visa.

Commitment to Business in Australia - You have a commitment to maintain investment activity or an ownership interest in a business in Australia.

State or Territory Notification - It will be necessary to notify the State/territory of Australia where you are intending to reside.

Health and Character Requirements - Everyone in the application must meet these requirements.

If all criteria above can be addressed you may be granted a 4-year provisional visa to Australia. During your 4 years in Australia you must have either:

a) Maintained your AUD$1 500 000 deposit for 4-years and have been in Australia for at least 2 of the 4 years immediately before you apply.

OR

b) Have committed to owning and operating a Business(s) in Australia and meet the following criteria:

Business Ownership - You must have had and continue to have, an ownership interest and continuous management of a business(s) in Australia for at least two years immediately before you apply.

Annual Turnover - Your main business(s) had a turnover of at least AUD$300 000 in the 12 months immediately before you apply.

Net Business Assets - The net value of your (and partner combined) assets in main business (or two main businesses) in Australia is at least AUD$100 000 throughout the 12 months immediately before you apply

Net Personal and Business Assets - The net value of your (and partner combined) personal and business assets in Australia has been at least AUD$250 000 throughout the 12 months immediately before you apply

Provided Employment - Throughout the 12 months immediately before you apply, the business must have employed 2 full-time Australian citizen/permanent resident employee which is not a member of your family.