Business & Investment Visas

Cryptocurrencies for Australian Business Visas

Cryptocurrencies for Australian Business Visas (188 & 888 Visas) – ASIC released guidance on crypto-asset related investment products Applicants for some of the Australian Business & Investment Visas will need to demonstrate assets ownership of a certain minimum value, source of funds, and/or the experience of management of eligible investments. We often get asked whether cryptocurrency-related assets or investments can…

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188 Entrepreneur Visa Opened First in South Australia

188 Entrepreneur Visa Opened First in South Australia

188E Visa (188 Visa Entrepreneur stream) Opened First in South Australia South Australian Government has announced that the 188E Visa (188 Visa Entrepreneur stream) is now open from 28 September 2021. Key requirements for potential applicants: Meet the Department of Home Affairs Subclass 188 Entrepreneur stream visa criteria. Have competent English or be a passport holder or citizen of the…

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Latest COVID-19 Travel Exemptions & Priority Visa Processing for Skilled Occupations in PMSOL

Latest COVID-19 Travel Exemptions & Priority Visa Processing for Skilled Occupations in PMSOL

Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) In order to support Australia’s businesses to fill critical skills shortage from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government has identified 3 key sectors to be given priority in terms of visa processing and travel exemptions for temporary visa holders to enter Australia. These sectors were identified based on advice from the…

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Why Registered Migration Agents Are Critical For A Successful Visa Application

Why Registered Migration Agents Are Critical For A Successful Visa Application

Lodging a visa application without professional assistance may seem attempting as it may appear saving some money in the short term, but there are hidden risks and costs right there people need to be aware of. In this article, we will be discussing how a migration agent can assist you with your visa application and consequently overcome some of the…

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Automatic Travel Exemption is Now Available for Subclass 188 Visa Holder

Automatic Travel Exemption is Now Available for Subclass 188 Visa Holder

Holder of Subclass 188 Business Innovation & Investment (Provisional) visa will now have automatic right to enter Australia without the need to apply for travel exemptions. As usual, 14-day quarantine requirement at the traveller’s own expense is still applicable. Previously, only limited person (such as Australian citizen or permanent resident) will enjoy this automatic entry right when the Australian Government…

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Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce Formed to Lure Businesses & Talents to Australia

Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce Formed to Lure Businesses & Talents to Australia

The Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce has been created to attract international businesses to Australia and it predominantly targets exceptional businesses & talents in advanced manufacturing, financial services, FinTech and health. The taskforce offers: streamlined pathways to permanent residency bespoke advice on how and where to relocate industry-specific contacts and support to help you find the right location and…

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Preparing for Your Visa Interview

Preparing for Your Visa Interview

The interview for your Australian visa is one of the most important and stressful parts of the entire interview process. You have to pass the interview in order to be granted a visa, so you should take the interview process seriously and prepare beforehand. These simple tips will help you prepare for your upcoming visa interview so you can be…

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