Immigrate to Australia
Want to immigrate to Australia from Hong Kong?
Australia is a popular choice for immigration thanks to its high quality of life, prosperous economy, and diverse population that is already home to tens of thousands of expats from all over the world. Since 1945 over 7.5 million people have settled in Australia.
Each year, the Australian Government allocates places, or quotas, for people wanting to migrate permanently to Australia. There are a number of different categories of visa, and we can offer you expert advice and representation for the following visas:
- BNO Student visa
- Investor Stream visa
- Significan Investor Stream visa
To obtain permanent residency in Australia you must hold a permanent residency visa. This visa allows you to remain in Australia indefinitely, however, you are not a citizen of Australia.
Australian Visa Information
BNO Student Visa
Australia has put in place new Visa arrangements for Hongkongers, paving the way for them to get permanent residence.
- Students from Hong Kong will be eligible for 5 years extension of their Australian Visa upon graduation.
- Students living away from major cities in Australia are eligible for permanent residency after 3 years.
Investor Stream Visa
- You must be under 55 years of age.
- You must be invited to apply.
- Nomination by an Australian State or Territory government agency is required prior to being invited to apply for a visa.
- Make an investment of AUD1.5 million for 2 fiscal years immediately before you are invited to apply.
- Intend to live for at least 2 years in the State or Territory in which you have made the investment application, and while your provisional visa is valid.
- A combined net asset of at least AUD2.25 million. This includes business and personal assets of you and your partner.
- Assets must be transferred to Australia within 2 years of the visa being granted.
- You have at least 3 years’ experience managing one or more qualifying business or eligible investments.
- You have managed a qualifying business or investment to the value of at least AUD1.5 million for at least 1 of the 5 fiscal years immediately before you are invited to apply.
- Score at least 65 on the points test.
- Meet the Australian health and character requirements.
- Sign the Australian Value Statement.
Note:
- Visa lasts for 4 years ans 3 months.
- To be eligible or the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa, you must maintain your investments for 4 years.
Significant Investor Stream Visa
- You must be invited to apply.
- Nomination by an Australian State or Territory government agency is required prior to being invited to apply for a visa.
- Be able to invest at least AUD5 million over 4 years.
- Intend to live in the State or Territory in which you have made the investment application, and while your provisional visa is valid.
- You have no history of unacceptable activities.
- You must speak and write Functional English (or you will be asked to pay the second installment of the Visa application charge).
- Meet the Australian health and character requirements.
- Sign the Australian Value Statement.
- You have no debts to the Australian Government.
- You’ve not had a Visa cancelled or a previous application refused.
Note:
- Visa lasts for 4 years ans 3 months.
- Once you have this visa, you can apply for permanent residence through the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) Significant Investor stream.
Disclaimer
The information on this site is intended for guidance and general information only and does not constitute or purport to provide you with legal advice. For an evaluation of your personal circumstances one of our team would be happy to assist.
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