Start-up, expand, or relocate an innovative business in Australia.
1. Innovative Aspect
2. Competent English
For example, a score of at least 6 for all 4 components of an IELTS test or a USA, UK, Canadian, New Zealand, or Republic of Ireland passport.
3. Nomination
Each State and Territory has their own nomination criteria.
1. Have Experience in a Target Sector
2. Salary Requirement
Successful applicants can attract an annual salary of at least $158,500AUD.
3. Previous Record
This must include achievements that are internationally recognised as outstanding and exceptional.
4. Prominence
Applicants need to still be prominent in their fields of expertise.
5. Benefit to Australia
Either economic, social, or cultural.
6. Employability
This includes obtaining employment or becoming self-employed.
7. Nomination
From an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or organisation that has a national reputation in the same field of expertise as the applicant.
188e Visa
If an applicant does not have ‘Functional’ English language abilities, they also need to pay:
GTI Visa
If an applicant does not have ‘Functional’ English language abilities, they also need to pay $4,890AUD.
Disclaimer
Please note that migration laws and policies are subject to change without notice. Lucidian Law has no control over when, or how, these changes may occur. Furthermore, the visa requirements published on this website are an exhaustive list. There are other visa criteria that need to be satisfied to be eligible for the visas mentioned on this page. The information displayed on this page should not be substituted for professional legal advice. Lucidian Law cannot be held liable for any damages or losses incurred as a result of any reliance on the information provided on this page.