Australian Migration Overview
Australian Business Migration
I. Introduction:
From March 1, 2003, the Australian government has made significant changes to its business migration policy. The implementation of the new policy will help to alleviate the disadvantages brought about by the old policy. The new policy will help to alleviate the disadvantages of the old policy, and will be more favorable to immigrants from different countries, especially Chinese entrepreneurs. Through the state or territory sponsorship, the investor and the investor to establish a close contact, more timely access to information and data, greatly improving the investor's chances of success in business. The new policy focuses on a "two-stage immigration process" that eliminates the need for a points-based approach to business immigration (skilled immigrants are still scored), and focuses on two main areas of measurement for applicants, namely, business background and personal assets.
After the first stage of approval, almost all applicants will be granted a 4-year temporary residence visa, and after 2 years of settlement in Australia and successful business start-up, they can apply for a permanent residence visa. The new policy gives more prominence to the role of the state government, for those who fail to meet the requirements of English proficiency and age, they can apply for sponsorship, and the division of sponsorship and non-sponsorship categories can better meet the needs of applicants in different situations.
The characteristics of the new policy:
The application time is short, and can be completed within one year; The state government guarantees the application, and the applicant's age is below 55 years old, and there is no English requirement. One spouse will be granted a visa automatically after the other spouse settles; The material preparation and review requirements are more in line with the actual situation in China; Reduced financial requirements and more emphasis on the effectiveness of the applicant's investment.The main categories:
(1) Outstanding Business (Genius) Immigrant - 132 Visa Category (direct access to green card)
(2) Business Owner Immigrant:
The first stage (temporary visa): 163 Category The second stage (permanent residence): 892 Category
(3) Senior Executive Migration:
Stage 1 (Temporary Visa): Category 164 Stage 2 (Permanent Residence): Category 892
(4) Investor Migration (Public Debt):
Stage 1 (Temporary Visa): Category 165 Stage 2 (Permanent Residence): Category 893
Four, Applicant Basic Requirements:
(1) The applicant's family has a net worth of AUD 250,000 (RMB 1.5 million) or more;
(2) Aged under 55 years old.
(3) Remarks: In addition to the basic requirements, the above 4 main categories have slightly different requirements for applicants in terms of assets, management experience and investment.
Australia 457 category visa
I. Concept: The purpose of 457 category visa is that the Australian government in order to attract more overseas professional and technical personnel and business to Australia for employment as well as to facilitate the overseas trade and business people to come to Australia to carry out business activities, it is a kind of long term business visa, also known as multiple return long term work visa.
II. Suitable for:
(1) business people such as business owners, business shareholders, senior managers and investors;
(2) professional and technical people with a skill;
(3) people from the overseas business and corporate sectors to carry out business visits.
Three visa categories:
(1) The applicant applies in the name of an individual with their own capital, business and work background, i.e. nominating themselves to come to Australia; (This is the 457 investment visa)
(2) The applicant uses their own domestic organization or employment by an overseas company, i.e. employer nomination to come to Australia. (This is the 457 Labor Class Visa)
Remarks: If the applicant is a business person, there should be a relationship between the applicant's business background and the business activities he/she will engage in after coming to Australia. If the applicant is a skilled professional, he/she can also choose the 457 investment visa. The categories of business activities include, purchasing shares of an existing business in Australia, choosing the type of business to register a company, franchising, direct or economic trading, financial auditing and so on.
Four, the basic requirements of the visa:
(1) the applicant's occupation for the Australian occupational list of categories;
(2) the applicant must be in the 12 months prior to the application of six months of relevant work experience;
(3) the applicant to meet the requirements of the medical examination.
V. Comparison of 457 Investment Visa and 457 Labor Visa:
1. 457 Investment Visa:
(1) You can bring your relatives with you, and there is no restriction on your family members to study or work, and your minor children can attend public schools for free;
(2) No gender or age restriction, and no English language requirement;
(3) The processing Short cycle time, only 3-4 months;
(4) Interview-free, with state government sponsorship, no need to pass the Skilled Migrant Scoring Test system, the visa success rate is extremely high;
(5) During the period of holding this visa, working in Australia for 2 years, and living in the country for a total of 2 years, you can apply for a green card, and the applicant's whole family will be granted permanent residency;
(6) During the period of holding this visa, the applicant can make unlimited multiple trips to Australia; therefore, the main applicant does not have to give up the domestic business;
(7) If the applicant is not willing to apply for permanent residence, the applicant can apply for renewal of the visa at his/her own discretion every 4 years.
Remarks: The most important feature of the 457 Investment Class Visa is that it provides an effective precursor to obtaining an Australian Green Card. In fact, the 457 Investment Class Visa is the best, most direct and fastest way to migrate to Australia, and the success rate can reach over 95%.
2, 457 labor class visa:
(1) can not bring a spouse or children;
(2) the age of 50 years old or younger, no gender requirements, no English requirements;
(3) for a short processing cycle, free of interviews, only need to be 3-4 months;
(4) before applying for a visa, you must first find a job in Australia, i.e., have an employer nomination; or nominate with your own domestic organization;
(5) the applicant's occupation must be in the Australian occupation list, and at the same time, must be one of the shortage occupations;
(6) you can travel to and from Australia for many times without any limitation;
(7) if the individual's work performance is very good, the employer decides to sponsor or not after the expiration of the visa, so as to apply for permanent residence; if you change your job, you can apply for permanent residence. thereby applying for permanent residence; if the employer has changed, it is necessary to apply for a new work visa;
(8) the visa period ranges from three months to four years, and after the expiry of the visa, according to the employer's requirements, to determine whether it is possible to extend the period of work;
Summary: regardless of the 457 investment class visa or the 457 labor class visa, the Australian Immigration Department has to consider whether the business person's own business or the employer's Australian or domestic The Australian Immigration Department will consider whether the business person's own business, or the business nominated by the Australian or domestic employer, is actually operating, and it will not work if the business person only has a license for a "dummy company". Therefore, the Australian Immigration Department welcomes small and medium-sized business owners, senior management personnel or professional and technical personnel to come to Australia to carry out business activities and develop business opportunities. As a result, the 457 investment visa has a much higher approval rate than the 457 labor visa.
Summary: If the applicant is unable to pass the skilled migration scoring requirements, and the total assets of the whole family is insufficient, he/she can choose 457 investment class visa; if the applicant's whole family has sufficient assets and meets the requirements, he/she can choose Australia business migration.
Australian Business Migration and 457 Investment Visa Comparison:
I. Similarities:
(1) both have state government sponsorship, no English requirements;
(2) no immigration supervision, the main applicant does not have to give up the domestic business. One person to handle, the whole family benefits, can bring a spouse and unmarried children under 25 years old in school, children free to go to public school.
The difference:
(1) The applicant requirements are different:
Commercial immigrants: (A) business owners, shareholders, senior managers, investors and other businesspeople; (B) age 55 years old or younger.
457 Investment Visa: (A) business people such as business owners, shareholders, senior managers, investors, professional and technical personnel, business visitors; (B) no age requirement.
(2) different asset requirements:
Business Migration: (A) the applicant's entire family has a net worth of more than 250,000 Australian dollars (1.5 million yuan); (B) in the four years prior to the application of the two years, the applicant owns at least 10% of the shares in the enterprise or shareholders' equity, the enterprise in these two years, the annual turnover of the enterprise more than AUS$ 300,000 (1.8 million yuan).
457 Investment Visa: For skilled professionals, there is no requirement for company assets; for business people, there is a requirement to provide (A) documentary evidence that the company is in good standing; and (B) a statement that the applicant is likely to bring benefits to Australia.
(3) Different processing characteristics:
Business Migration: (A) interview in Hong Kong; (B) audit report, as the Australian government does not recognize the Chinese accounting and auditing institutions, so it must be provided with an audit report from Australia or Hong Kong; (C) processing cycle of 6-12 months.
457 Investment Visa: (A) no interview required; (B) no audit; (C) processing cycle of 3-4 months.
Australian Skilled Migration
I. Basic Requirements:
(1) need to pass the Australian Skilled Migration Scoring and Assessment System;
(2) must be under 45 years old at the time of submitting the application;
(3) English language skills: IELTS score (all subjects) must not be less than 5 points; (after the adjustment of the policy on September 1, 07, not less than 6 points)
(4) Work experience: If the occupation applying for nomination belongs to the 60-point occupation in Australia, you need to have 12 months of work experience in the 18 months prior to the application; if the occupation applying for nomination belongs to the 40-point and 50-point occupations in Australia, you need to have 2 years of work experience in the 3 years prior to the application;
(5) Educational qualification: have a high school education or above. (Different occupations, different requirements)
Second, skilled migration scoring test system:
1, occupational skills score: whether the Australian list of skilled occupations in the category;
2, the age stage score;
3, English language proficiency score: IELTS scores (all subjects) must not be less than 5 points;
4, years of experience score;
5, the number of years of experience score;
5, the number of years of experience score;
5, the number of years of experience score.
5. Spouse score;
6. Australian qualifications score: Australian qualifications, or experience of living or studying in a remote area of Australia;
7. Skills target score: whether the declared occupation is a high-demand occupation, and whether it is an opportunity to be employed by an Australian employer;
8. Additional scores: including the deposit of 100,000 AU$ (600,000 RMB) in specific securities for a period of not less than one year. Additional scores: including saving AUD 100,000 (RMB 600,000) in specific securities for not less than one year; having a university degree recognized by the Australian government, which is taught in a specific language, etc.
9.
9, relatives score: have relatives in Australia.
Remarks: Scoring is done through these 9 major aspects. Through the score line: 110 points; independent class skilled migrants need to reach 120 points.
About Australia
Located in the Southern Hemisphere, Australia has a land area of 7.7 million square kilometers, making it the world's sixth-largest country by area, and the only country with an entire continent.
The capital city is Canberra, and the country is divided into six states and two territories: Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. Australia, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, as well as the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
Australia has a population of 18.6 million, and there are 14 cities with more than 100,000 people: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Geelong, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Cairns, and Townsville, which are home to 80 percent of Australia's population. Therefore, Australia is a highly urbanized country.
Because of its location in the southern hemisphere, Australia's seasons are exactly the opposite of China's. December through February is summer, January through February is summer, and January through February is summer. December to February is summer, January to May is fall, June to August is winter, and September to November is spring. Forty-five percent of the country has a temperate climate, 25% has a subtropical climate and 30% has a tropical climate. All in all, Australia is a mild, sunny, comfortable and beautiful 'paradise in the South'.
South Australia
South Australia, or South Australia for short, covers an area of 980,000 square kilometers and has a population of 1.5 million, making it the third largest state in Australia. It is located in the southeastern part of the Australian continent, neighboring the sea on one side is the famous Australian Great Curve. Here the climate is mild, the average temperature in winter is 8 ℃, the highest average temperature in summer is about 28 ℃, abundant sunshine, comfortable and pleasant.
South Australia's unique environment, fertile land, rich resources, is Australia's most famous brewing origin, food capital and festival state. The capital city of Adelaide, with an area of 1,870 square kilometers and a population of over one million, is a beautiful city that is safe, affluent, stylish and comfortable.
It also has one of the lowest costs of living in the world due to its generous social welfare system and affordable prices. It has convenient transportation, majestic architecture, elegant cultural atmosphere, and well-equipped, world-class education and health entertainment. According to a leading survey, Adelaide is the most competitive city in Australia in terms of business costs.
Other cities in the state are Elizabeth, Wai Yala, Mount Gambier, Portage Pierre, Portage Augusta and many more.
Three advantages of migrating to South Australia
All for the children: a perfect education system
The quality of education in South Australia, from pre-school to university education, is world-class. Famous graduates include Australian Nobel Prize winner Howard? Florey, NASA astronaut Andy? Australian Nobel Prize winner Howard Frawley, NASA astronaut Andy Thomas, and nuclear scientist Mark Oliphant are just a few. Oliphant, to name but a few.
Pre-school education
Providing primary education for children aged 4 to 5 years for the first 12 months of elementary school, these institutions invite parents to participate in this phase of education, which provides a unique opportunity for new students and their parents to increase their social contacts and make friends.
Elementary Education
Includes eight years of education from kindergarten through seventh grade. Here children are fully encouraged to develop their special potential through active exploration, questioning, talking, reading, counting and expressive activities. And the curriculum in language, physical education, science, art and nature adds to the enjoyment and experience of learning.
Secondary education
Consists of five years of education from Year 8 to Year 12 (students are 12 to 17 years old). Secondary education in South Australia, in both public and private schools, is among the best in the country. Parents and students are free to choose the most suitable school according to their needs. And all subjects of study, teaching practices and resource technology are in line with international standards, providing a foundation for further study and education throughout Australia and the world. According to the Third International Teaching and Science Study (TIMSS) survey, Australia's primary and secondary schools have outperformed other English-speaking countries in key areas such as science and math.
University education
South Australia is home to a number of renowned universities, all offering world-leading education and a friendly, innovative learning environment. The capital city of Adelaide is home to four internationally renowned universities, namely the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, the University of South Australia, and the world-famous Carnegie Mellon University, which opened a branch campus here in 2006, offering degree programs that are recognized in both the US and Australia. According to the 2006 World University Rankings, there are six Australian universities in the top 50; however, Tsinghua University and Peking University, China's top institutions, are only ranked 248th and 287th.
Technical training
South Australia has a very high employment rate, ranking among the highest in the country. This is due to more than 300 high-quality vocational education and training courses of all types that fully meet the labour market and have been recognized worldwide as some of the best and most innovative models of education.
South Australia's education is world class, yet tuition fees are more affordable than equivalent schools in other international cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore and even other major Australian cities.
Attached: Difference in tuition fees for public secondary courses (local and international students)
Subjects Local students International students
Public secondary courses Free 6000-13000
Attached: Comparison of tuition fees for Sydney Universities (local and international students)
Subjects Local students International students<
Business Courses 6849 20160
II. Developed Economic Environment
South Australia has a stable society and a developed economy, with many industries leading the world.
High-tech industry
South Australia is the most technologically advanced state in Australia, with more than 1,000 high-tech companies whose products and technologies cover a wide range of areas including electronics, remote sensing, radar, software and communications.
Information Technology
South Australia's information technology industry is diverse, sophisticated and well-established, making it one of the fastest growing markets in the world. It is home to Motorola's Centers of Excellence (of which there are only five in the world); and EDS's Asia Pacific Resource Center, one of its three global information management centers.
Mining industry
South Australia has Australia's largest onshore oil and gas fields, and Olympic Dam is one of the world's largest grassroots metal mines. The dam's A$5 billion expansion project provides unprecedented investment and employment opportunities.
Defense and Aerospace
South Australia-based Australian Submarine Company (ABS) has signed a contract with the Australian Department of Defence for the A$6 billion Naval Air Defense Destroyer. Completion of this contract is expected to bring 3,000 direct or indirect jobs to South Australia.
Automotive industry
Fifty percent of Australia's cars are manufactured in South Australia at GM Howden and Mitsubishi Motors, and South Australia's exports of cars and parts totaled nearly A$1 billion between 2004 and 2005.
Finance
Australian and international industry leaders have established branches in Adelaide, including BHP Billiton, EDS, Origin Energy and Westpac.
Major Conventions
The Adelaide Convention Centre is one of the world's top 10 convention centers, with 10,450 square meters of spacious, column-free floors and a large ballroom that can accommodate up to 6,500 VIPs.
Food industry
It is SA's largest export industry, with an annual export value of A$3 billion. It mainly includes alcohol, seafood, meat, grains, fruits and vegetables.
Wine industry
South Australia is the center of Australia's wine industry, accounting for more than half of the country's annual production and 60 percent of the country's annual exports, with an annual value of about A$1.4 billion. Many of the world's top-class wines are produced here.
Health
South Australia is home to more than 300 health industry companies engaged in advanced specialist services in vision, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and head, face and cardiology. Biological research is world-leading in areas such as therapeutics and genetic diagnostics, based on universities and commercialization.
Services
Transport, logistics, specialized business services, financial services and entertainment are South Australia's strengths, and their rapid growth is the largest component of the local economy.
Tourism
South Australia attracts more than six million visitors each year, bringing $3 billion in economic benefits and 36,000 jobs.
Water industry
South Australia has expertise in water and wastewater treatment and reuse, irrigation and salinity treatment, treatment control equipment and education and training.
Adelaide is the 10th most competitive business city in the world according to authoritative surveys.KBR's Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, Andrew K. Fletcher, commented. Fletcher commented, "In Adelaide, the combination of low labor turnover, high quality talent, good industrial relations and a high quality of life has allowed us to dramatically increase productivity and reduce costs."
Three: Ideal living environment
Mild climate
South Australia has a warm climate without the bitter cold of winter or the scorching heat of summer, similar to the humid, mild environment of southern China.
Attached: Temperature in South Australia
State/Month January February March April May June July August September October November December
South Australia 16-28 16-28 14-25 12-22 10-18 07-16 07-16 08-16 09-16 10-21 12-24 14-26
Beautiful environment
South Australia is picturesque and naturally stylish. The landscape is beautifully diverse: rugged and spectacular outback wilderness, rolling green mountains, long meandering coastlines, refreshingly tranquil coastal islands and wide meandering rivers are all great places to visit.
Good healthcare system
Australia's economy ranks 15th in the world, and with a sparse population and a GDP per capita of around $22,000, it is one of the richest countries in the world. The basic welfare system is: "education for the young and care for the old". Embodied in:
12 years of free compulsory education; University tuition can be interest-free government loans, after graduation to pay more taxes to pay back; Before the age of 18 years old, enjoy the Ministry of Welfare's children's allowances; after the age of 18 years old, enjoy the student allowances; Unemployment Benefits (settlement two years after the green card status of the residents and citizens); 60 year old women and 65 year old men to enjoy the old age pension; Low Income Allowance: tax allowance, low cost of medicines; Free medical care for all; Other benefits include: family allowance, maternity allowance, immunization allowance, housing allowance, unmarried parents allowance, disability allowance, telephone allowance, veterans' allowance, orphans' foster care allowance, education allowance for allowance recipients and so on, which are not as detailed as a haircut or a grocery shopping, but basically cover every aspect of life.Living in paradise
For many years, five of Australia's major cities have been ranked in the top 10 of the United Nations' list of best places to live, making them a near-perfect choice for settlement.
Attachment: Top 10 countries and cities in the world for human habitation
Name City Name Country
1 Melbourne Australia
1 Vancouver Canada
1 Vienna Austria
4 Pest Australia
5 Geneva Switzerland
6 Adelaide Australia /South Australia
6 Brisbane Australia
6 Copenhagen Denmark
6 Montreal Canada
6 Sydney Australia
Note: Melbourne, Vancouver, and Vienna tied for first place. Beijing ranked 75th.
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