The 888 visa is a permanent residency visa for people who want to continue to own and manage a business in Australia, or to continue business and investment activity in an Australian state or territory. An 888 visa allows you to: manage your business and investments in Australia.
Qualified, skilled workers may eligible for Australian permanent residency. Live and work in Australia indefinitely. The Subclass 186 visa requires you to be nominated by an approved Australian employer. There are three streams to this visa Temporary Residence, Direct Entry, and Agreement.
Applicants must score a minimum of 60 points for their visa to be granted. The following tables give a detailed breakdown of how points are awarded for Skillselect visas. Try our free online Australian General Skilled Migration points test to see if you score enough points for your visa.
If you obtain your permanent residence after 1 July 2007, you will need to meet the following requirements to become an Australian citizen: You have lived lawfully in Australia for at least 4 years; and. You have lived in Australia for at least 12 months as a permanent resident.
Australian Partner visas. If you plan to marry, are married to, or are in a committed relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to obtain a partner-based visa for immigration to Australia. The Australian citizen/permanent resident will act as a sponsor for your visa.
The Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 visa is a 4-year provisional visa which requires holders to live and work in a regional area to obtain permanent residence. To qualify, you would need be sponsored by either a relative living in a designated area or a State or Territory Government.
Normally, as a permanent resident, your visa will let you leave and come back into Australia for up to five years from the date it was granted. After five years, if you want to leave and return to Australia as a permanent resident, you must have a Five Year Resident Return visa.
If you are married to an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, or have been in a defacto relationship (common law) with one for at least 12 months, you may be eligible for immigration by obtaining a Spouse Visa to Australia.