Long and Short Stay Temporary Business Visas

The Australian Government has a category of business visas in place to assist businesses who wish to sponsor overseas skilled personnel to work within their business for an initial period of up to four (4) years. These are known as Long and Short Stay Temporary Business Visas. There may be opportunities to have these visas extended. This visa category allows the principal visa holder to work full-time for their Australian sponsor, however, temporary residence under this category are not eligible for Medicare and if dependant children are wishing to attend school whilst in Australia, they would be liable to pay overseas student charges.

Employer Nomination Scheme – Permanent Visa

This category enables an Australian Employer to sponsor a skilled person from overseas to fill a position within their business on a permanent basis, therefore, granting permanent residence to that employee. The Migration Regulations also allow for a person who is currently working for a company on a Long Stay Temporary Business Visa, to be sponsored by their current employer for permanent residence, as long as they have been working in Australia on the Long Stay Temporary Business Visa for a minimum of two (2) years.

Need to know more please complete our free Business Assessment Form.

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Australian Government policy is to promote the export of educational services. Many educational institutions in Australia offer places to overseas students at prices which are comparable to most countries throughout the world. A student visa allows the holder and their partner to work whilst in Australia (with some limitations). The student is limited to 20 hours work per week, whilst classes are in session. Certain nationalities may be able to change from a visitor to a student whilst in Australia, while other nationalities will be required to return home and apply for their student visa offshore.

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This visa is for Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents who wish to sponsor a partner, or a prospective partner from overseas to live permanently in Australia. You must be either married to your partner, or be in a committed defacto relationship that has existed for a minimum period of 12 months. It may also be possible to sponsor a same sex partner under the interdependent partner category, and a minimum period of 12 months living together is a requirement under this category. You may also sponsor your prospective partner or fiancé, as long as the couple has physically met each other, and you intend to marry in Australia. Partners, whether married or living in a defacto relationship, are generally subject to a 2 year period of conditional residence with full permanent residence being granted at the end of the 2nd year period, subject to evidencing a continuing relationship.

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Family reunion is an integral part of the Australian Immigration policy, and as such, there are a number of different categories under the Family Migration Stream.

Family migrants are selected on the basis of their family relationship with their Australian relative.

The categories covered under the family stream are:

All persons wishing to be considered under these categories are required to be sponsored by their Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident relative. This category is not subject to any points test, English is not a requirement, however, an assurance of support must be provided by an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident for some of these categories.

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The Skilled Migration Category covers approximately 50% of the total migration intake to Australia each year. This category is based on a points test system. Points are awarded for occupation, age, English language ability, work experience, whether you hold an Australian qualification, sponsorship from an Australian relative, knowledge of another language, Australian work experience.

When assessing your eligibility, you must first submit your qualifications whether obtained from within Australia or from overseas, to the relevant assessing authority in Australia who will assess whether your qualifications are accepted under Australian standards. These authorities have their own fees, application procedures and criteria. Once you have obtained a satisfactory skill assessment from the relevant assessing authority, you may then proceed with your migration application. It is not possible to proceed without this skills assessment.

The categories covered under the Skilled Migration stream are:

• Skilled Independent
• Skilled Independent Regional (SIR)
• Skilled Australian Sponsored
• Skilled Designated Area Sponsored
• Australian Sponsored Overseas Student
• Independent Overseas Student

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We can assist in the negotiations for detention related matters and this can at times lead to release from detention or lodgement of valid applications to stay permanently in Australia. A bank guarantee is usually required for persons who are released.

We are available to consult with persons in detention at the Villawood Detention Centre in urgent cases.

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We also offer services in a number of other migration areas such as:

• New Zealand Citizens
• Former Residents
• Overseas Visitor Visa applications
• Family Sponsored Visitor Visa applications
• Visa Extensions
• Distinguished Talent – this category is aimed at attracting people who are recognised internationally as outstanding in their specific field and their talent will be of benefit to Australia.

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TRANSLATIONS

We offer a translation service for documents in a foreign language which are required to be translated into English.

APPEALS

We prepare and represent our clients with matters eligible for review with the Migration Review Tribunal.

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