SBS |
Here are 12 things that you need to know about Australia's new parent visa
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Australia introduces a range of new visas this year
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SBS |
Australia's new parent visa: What you need to know | SBS Life
SBS Last week the Australian government announced it would be implementing a temporary sponsored parent visa by July 1 2017, giving families an alternative to ... Australian Working Holiday Visa Rules Causing Chaos for Volunteer ... |
SBS |
12 things you need to know about Australia's new parent visa
SBS Last week the Australian government announced it would be implementing a temporary sponsored parent visa by July 1 2017, giving families an alternative to the current expensive and lengthy visa processes. At the moment there are two migration options ... |
Australian Working Holiday Visa Rules Causing Chaos for Volunteer Groups
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Irish Independent |
Australia slashes 'backpacker tax' in new working holiday package
Irish Independent In addition, the application charge for working holidaymaker visas will be reduced by AUD$50 (€34) to $390 (approx €266). The measures come as part of a government package aimed at increasing Australia's attractiveness as a destination for backpackers. The Turnbull government has cut back the controversial 'backpacker tax' Australia lowers new backpacker tax rate to 19.5 per cent Australia climbdown over backpacker tax |
New temporary parent visa for Australia announced
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Catholic Leader |
Mojgan's future still uncertain as Australian immigration law threatens possible return to Iran
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Irish Times |
Australia lowers new backpacker tax rate to 19.5 per cent
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Bloomberg |
The Turnbull government has cut back the controversial 'backpacker tax'
Business Insider Australia The tourism industry has also been vocal in its opposition and in a sweetener to that sector, the treasurer announced $10 million for a global youth-targeted advertising campaign to lure more backpackers to come visit Australia on working holidays ... Australia Waters Down Tax on Backpackers After Farmer Rebellion Australia lowers backpacker tax rate after rural opposition Government gives way on backpacker tax |
This blog post is part of a series of three on our role in supporting the Australian Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda.
Australia’s new Entrepreneur visa was launched on 10 September 2016 as a new stream of the Business Innovation and Investment visa.
Here’s how to apply:
Submitting an EOI
The first step towards applying for an Entrepreneur visa is lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
To lodge an EOI, you will need to have a funding agreement in place or in negotiation with an approved funding body to develop an innovative venture in Australia. The agreement must be for a minimum of $200,000. You will also need to have a business plan that explains how you will develop your innovative venture in Australia.
If you demonstrate a record of successful entrepreneurial activities while holding a provisional Entrepreneur visa, after four years you may be eligible for a Subclass 888 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa in the Entrepreneur stream. It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with the criteria for success for the permanent Entrepreneur visa.
Nomination from a state or territory government
Once you submit an EOI, you can be nominated by a state or territory government to be invited to apply for an Entrepreneur visa. Each state and territory has different nomination criteria.
Lodging an application
If you are nominated by a state or territory government, you will receive an invitation from us to apply for a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (Subclass 188).
You will need to provide documents about your identity, relationships, children, health, character and English language ability as part of your application. You will also need to provide evidence of your funding agreement and the business plan for your entrepreneurial venture in Australia.
You only have 60 days to lodge your application after receiving an invitation to apply, so it’s a good idea to get your documents ready in advance.
See our Document Checklist for more details.
International Business Times AU |
Australia to issue new 5-year temporary parents visa
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NEWS.com.au |
Radical idea for free Aussie visas
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Australia proposes fee hike for immigrant parent visas
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NEWS.com.au |
Freedom of movement between Australia, UK, Canada, NZ
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The Sydney Morning Herald |
Asylum seekers are taking desperate actions as bridging visas leave ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald |
Asylum seekers are taking desperate actions as bridging visas leave them in limbo
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The Australian |
Julie Bishop hopes for Britain-Australia exchanges in post-Brexit deal
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ABC Online |
Five-year Australian visas to be offered to parents, at a price
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SBS |
Government introduces temporary visa for parents of immigrants
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ABC Online |
Immigrants' elderly parents required to get private health insurance under new visa terms
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Catholic Leader |
Mojgan Shamsalipoor visa pursuit an impossible situation
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SBS |
For love nor money: How Australia's immigration laws forced me to leave home
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Brisbane Times |
Mojgan Shamsalipoor visa pursuit an impossible situation
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Brisbane Times |
Mojgan Shamsalipoor has been released from immigration detention in Brisbane
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ABC Online |
UN refugee summit: Australia to take in Central Americans and maintain annual intake
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9news.com.au |
Australian family avoid deportation from Scotland
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