Investor Stream Visa 188B

Advantages Investment Options

• Ability to work or study in Australia
• Economic prosperity and growing job market
• Safe living environment and highest standard of living in the world
• Tropical weather and industrial cities
• Subsidized healthcare system
• Richmulticulturalism

Requirements

• Make an investment of at least AUD 1.5 million in a State or Territory’s government bonds using unencumbered funds accumulated from a qualifying business or eligible investments
• The investment must be held for at least 4 years from the date of its issue in the nominating State or Territory.
• The investment may be changed, but if withdrawn, the visa will be cancelled
• Be under 55 years of age
• Additional points for English language proficiency
• Score at least 65 on the points test
• Must meet Australian health and character requirements
• Investment of at least AUD 1.5 million in an Australian Stateor Territory for at least 4 years
• Have business, investment and personal net assets of at least AUD 2.25 million, owned by the applicant and/or
spouse, in the 2 fiscal years preceding the filing date with evidence
• Have a genuine intention to live for at least 2 years out of the 4 in the state or territory in which you have made a designated investment
• Have at least 3 years’ experience managing one or more qualifying businesses or eligible investments
• In at least 1 out of the 5 years prior to submission, the applicant and/or spouse have managed and able to

evidence:

– A qualifying business in which the applicant had at least 10% ownership interest; or
– Eligible investments of at least AUD 1.5 million Process
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via “Skill Select” online service in order to be nominated by a State or Territory Government
• Upon receiving a nomination from a State or Territory government and an invitation to apply, submission of an online visa application within 60 days
• Upon approval-in-principal of the visa application, the investor will be advised when to make the complying investment
• Upon making the complying investment, the visa will be issued
• The visa has a duration of 4 years and 3 months with a minimum physical residency requirement
• Before applying for the permanent residence for an investor and immediate family, and eventually, the citizenship