Mark213

I was looking around on here and couldnt see all the Visa Classes in one
simple summary (type and subclass number) so i found this and here
goes...
May be worth pinning this if its valuable to all?

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Skilled Visas
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SKILLED INDEPENDENT (Permanent) - sub class 136. This is one of the
main skills migration visas.
Who can apply: Individuals with occupations on the Skilled Occupations
List with a positive skills assessment from an authorised body and who
meet the current pass mark of 120.
What it entitles you to: Permanent Residence and the ability to settle
anywhere in Australia.
Terms and Conditions: Points are granted for skill, age, English
Language Ability, Work Experience etc
Further Information: The normal age limit applies for principal
applicants i.e. less than forty-five years.

SKILLED AUSTRALIAN SPONSORED (Permanent) - sub class 138. A further
skills visa where the applicant has a Parent, sibling, adult child, aunt
or uncle, resident in Australia (Australian citizen, Australian
permanent residence visa holder or eligible New Zealand citizen) and
willing to sponsor.
Who can apply: Any skilled person as before with the appropriate
relation in Australia and a positive skills assessment from an
authorised body.
What it entitles you to: Permanent residence and the ability to settle
anywhere in Australia.
Terms and Conditions: Points are awarded as before and sponsorship
contributes a further 15 points. The pass mark is 110 points.
Further Information: Normal skills migration age limit applies for the
Principal applicant i.e. less than forty-five years. An assurance of
support is required. There are specific requirements for applicants
with sponsors who live in Sydney, Wollongong, Gosford or Newcastle.

SKILLED STATE/TERRITORY NOMINATED INDEPENDENT (Permanent) - sub class
137. Again one of the main group of skills migration visas.
Who can apply: Individuals with occupations on the Skilled Occupations
List who have a positive skills assessment from an authorised body but
cannot meet the skilled independent pass mark but meet the pool mark and
the occupation is a skill shortage in one of the states/territories.
What it entitles you to: Permanent residence but one is required to live
and work in the nominating state/territory for two years.
Further Information: Normal skills migration age limits apply; the
principal applicant must be less than forty-five years.

SKILLED INDEPENDENT REGIONAL PROVISIONAL (Temporary) - sub class 495. A
skills visa giving initial three years temporary residence.
Who can apply: Any skilled person with a positive skills assessment from
an authorised body who has no family members in Australia to sponsor,
who cannot reach the Skilled Independent pass mark of 120 points and
whose skills do not meet the requirements for State/Territory
nomination.
What it entitles you to: Three years temporary residence in a regional
area of Australia and it can be made permanent on application after two
years residence with one year��?s employment.
Terms and Conditions: State/Territory sponsorship is required and the
normal skills migration age limit applies ��? the principal applicant
must be less than forty-five years of age.
Further Information: It is necessary to achieve a 110 points criteria
for skills application ��? skill, age, English language ability, work
experience, etc. DIMIA will award ten additional points for
state/territory sponsorship.

SKILLED-DESIGNATED AREA SPONSORED PROVISIONAL (Temporary) - sub class
496. A skills visa giving initial three years temporary residence.
Who can apply: Any skilled person with an appropriate family member,
willing to sponsor, living in a designated postcode area and a positive
skills assessment from one of the authorised bodies. In this case
family members are, Parent, Sibling, Adult Child, Aunt/Uncle,
Grandparent or First Cousin.
What it entitles you to: A provisional visa initially for three years
and applicants can apply for permanent residence on completion of two
years' residence and one year's employment in a designated area.
Terms and Conditions: The application is not points tested and the
current work experience requirement is reduced.
Further Information: Normal skills migration age limit applies ��? the
principal applicant must be less than forty-five years.

EMPLOYER NOMINATION (Permanent) - sub class 121. This is the major
element in a group of four visas which are employer driven.
Who can apply: Highly skilled individuals whose skills are difficult to
source in Australia whose occupation is on the ENSOL.
What it entitles you to: Permanent residence in Australia ��? other Sub
classes in this group provide permanent or temporary residence.
Terms and Conditions: The employer must have DIMIA approval to recruit
overseas and applicants (nominees) have six months to lodge an
application from the date of nomination approval. If the applicant does
not have two years recent work experience in Australia (including twelve
months with the nominating employer) normal skills assessment will be
required from one of the authorised bodies unless a base salary of over
$151,500 p.a is offered.
Further Information: Normal skills migration age limits apply i.e. up to
forty-four years but there is limited flexibility beyond this in
exceptional circumstances


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Business Visas
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STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED BUSINESS OWNER (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub
class 163
Who can apply: Business people intending to establish a business in
Australia.
What it entitles you to: A 4-year work visa.
Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
demonstrate that they have at least four years' successful business
experience in a senior management role; that their current business has
had a turnover of at least $300,000 in 2 of the previous 4 years; that
their business and personal assets have a net value of at least $250,000
and that they have adequate assets to finance the new venture and to
support themselves whilst the business is being established; they must
also demonstrate that they have carefully researched the market and must
submit a detailed business plan. They must obtain sponsorship from the
appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory government.
Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
permanent visa may be applied for

BUSINESS OWNER (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 160
Who can apply: Business people intending to establish a business in
Australia.
What it entitles you to: A 4-year work visa.
Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
demonstrate that they have at least four years' successful business
experience in a senior management role; that their current business has
had a turnover of at least $500,000 in 2 of the previous 4 years; that
their business and personal assets have a net value of at least $500,000
and that they have adequate assets to finance the new venture and to
support themselves whilst the business is being established; they must
also demonstrate that they have carefully researched the market and must
submit a detailed business plan. They must notify the appropriate
regional authority of a State or Territory government, but do not need
to obtain sponsorship.
Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
permanent visa may be applied for.

STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED INVESTOR (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class
165
Who can apply: Business people willing to invest $750,000 in Australia
What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
demonstrate that, they have at least three years' experience of direct
involvement in managing one or more businesses or investments that their
assets have a net value of at least $1,125,000 and that they can
demonstrate a high level of management skill in relation to investment
or business activity. They must obtain sponsorship from the appropriate
regional authority of a State or Territory government.
Further Information: The proposal must show that they intend to maintain
a business or an investment in Australia after the designated investment
has matured. At this point, a permanent visa may be applied for.

INVESTOR (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 162
Who can apply: Business people willing to invest $1,500,000 in Australia
What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
demonstrate that, they have at least three years' experience of direct
involvement in managing one or more businesses or investments that their
assets have a net value of at least $2,250,000 and that they can
demonstrate a high level of management skill in relation to investment
or business activity. They must notify the appropriate regional
authority of a State or Territory government, but do not need to obtain
sponsorship.
Further Information: The proposal must show that they intend to maintain
a business or an investment in Australia after the designated investment
has matured. At this point, a permanent visa may be applied for.

STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED SENIOR EXECUTIVE (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY -
sub class 164
Who can apply: Senior Executives intending to establish a business in
Australia
What it entitles you to:. A 4-year work visa
Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
demonstrate that, for at least two of the last four years, they have
occupied a position in the 3 highest levels of the management structure
of a major business; that their assets have a net value of at least
$250,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the new venture
and to support themselves whilst the business is being established; they
must also demonstrate that they have carefully researched the market and
must submit a detailed business plan. They must obtain sponsorship from
the appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory government.
Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
permanent visa may be applied for

SENIOR EXECUTIVE (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 161
Who can apply: Senior Executives intending to establish a business in
Australia
What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
demonstrate that, for at least two of the last four years, they have
occupied a position in the 3 highest levels of the management structure
of a major business; that their assets have a net value of at least
$500,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the new venture
and to support themselves whilst the business is being established; they
must also demonstrate that they have carefully researched the market and
must submit a detailed business plan. They must notify the appropriate
regional authority of a State or Territory government, but do not need
to obtain sponsorship.
Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
permanent visa may be applied for

BUSINESS TALENT VISA (Permanent) - sub class 132
Who can apply: Substantially wealthy business people who intend a
significant business activity and who need to be resident to execute the
business plan.
What it entitles you to:. A permanent residence visa
Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
demonstrate:
- minimum net business equity in the home country business of $400,000,
- annual turnover in the home country business of $3 million (2 of
last 4 years),
- minimum net personal assets of $1.5 million, able to be transferred to
Australia
A proposal for State sponsorship must first be made, which will
include substantial research - much of it conducted by the applicant,
with total investment (applicant funds plus commercial loans) at well
over one million dollars, expectation of many new jobs to be created,
supported by a thorough business plan with conditional agreements
between suppliers or partners etc. - in effect, this will read as an
â�?�?all set business, just waiting to goâ�?.
Further Information: Once sponsorship has been obtained, the proposal
will then have to be approved by DIMA.


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Family Visas
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CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (Permanent) - sub class 143. Similar to the normal
parent visa, sub class 103 in respect of balance of family and
sponsorship.
What it entitles you to: Permanent residence in Australia.
Terms and Conditions: Sponsorship by the child in Australia who must be
a settled resident. A substantial second visa application charge must
be paid ��? currently $29,330 per person ��? which is updated on 1st
July each year. Additionally a ten-year assurance of support is
required with a $10,000 bond for the principal applicant and $4,000 for
each other adult applicant.
Further Information: A greater number of places are available than for
sub class 103 and, as a result, there is no queue

CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (Temporary) - sub class 173. The second visa
application charge is paid in two instalments of $17,595 and $11,730 per
person and a two-year temporary residence visa is issued pending payment
of the second instalment. Again a ten-year assurance of support is
required for $10,000 for the principal applicant and $4,000 for each
other adult applicant.

PARENT (Permanent) - sub class 103.
Who can apply: Parents of children who are citizens or permanent
residents of Australia or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
What it entitles you to: Permanent Residence.
Terms and Conditions: The balance of family among the children must be
at least 50/50 Australia/Elsewhere and the sponsoring child must be a
settled resident of Australia i.e. must have been resident for at least
two years. In addition to sponsorship an assurance of support is
required, covering the first two years in Australia, involving lodgement
of the necessary bond.
Further Information: Due to restricted numbers of places per year,
there is still an appreciable queue of people, approved in principle but
waiting places in the annual allocations. The queue can be for some
years. Please see sub class 143 above.

SPOUSE (Permanent) - sub class 100 / 801.
Who can apply: the partner (married or defacto) of an Australian
citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, wishing to
obtain permanent residence themselves.
What it entitles you to: Full permanent residence.
Terms and Conditions: The Partnership must be genuine and stable and the
Australian partner must meet the requirements to sponsor the other.
Further Information: Generally granted in Australia two years after
first applying for the temporary residence visa 309 (Provisional
Partner). Same sex partners are covered by Sub Classes 110 and 310.

PROVISIONAL SPOUSE (Temporary) - sub class 309. The initial two-year
visa for partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents or
eligible New Zealand citizen.
Who can apply: Married or De-facto partners who are outside Australia.
What it entitles you to: Two years temporary residence with rights to
work.
Terms and Conditions: In addition to a marriage certificate if
available, evidence of at least twelve months cohabitation must be
provided with the application.
Further Information: Same sex partners are covered by Sub Class 310/110.
Partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents wanting to marry
in Australia should apply for Sub Class 300, Prospective Marriage visa
which provides for nine months temporary residence for the ceremony to
take place.

PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE (Temporary) - sub class 300.
Who can apply: You must be outside Australia when you apply for this
visa and when the visa is granted and be engaged to your sponsor who
must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or
eligible New Zealand citizen.
What it entitles you to: Temporary residence with rights to work.
Terms and Conditions: You must marry within nine (9) months of being
granted this visa. The marriage may take place either in or outside
Australia as long as the marriage takes place after the applicant's
first entry to Australia on their Prospective Marriage visa.
Further Information: Following your marriage and before the Prospective
Marriage visa expires, apply for a Spouse visa to allow you to remain in
Australia.

REMAINING RELATIVE (Permanent) - sub class 115.
Who can apply: Brothers, sisters or children of Australian citizens or
permanent residents or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
What it entitles you to: Permanent residence.
Terms and Conditions: You and/or your spouse must not have any near
relative (parent, sibling, or minor child not in your daily care and
control, or child over 18 who is not dependent on you) other than a near
relative who is usually resident in Australia and either an Australian
citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
You must be sponsored by your Australian relative who is settled and a
two-year assurance of support is required.
Further Information: Your sponsoring relative may sponsor only one
remaining relative.

CHILD (Permanent) - sub class 101.
Who can apply: The natural dependent child or in some cases the adopted
or step child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible
New Zealand citizen.
What it entitles you to: Full permanent residence in Australia.
Terms and Conditions: The child must be under 25, but if 18 or older
must be a full time student and dependent on parents. Only exception is
where child has a disability which stops them from working.
Further Information: The child must not be married, engaged to be
married or in a defacto relationship.


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Retirement Visas
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INVESTOR RETIREMENT VISA (Temporary) - sub class 405
Who can apply: Anyone who is 55 years of age or over. If a couple, one
partner only has to be 55
What it entitles you to:. Four years temporary residence in Australia
with limited work rights of 20 hours per week. Further applications can
be made.
Terms & Conditions: Applicants can have no dependants other than a
spouse and must have full private medical/hospital insurance at all
times. State/terrtiory government sponsorship is required and the
following charges apply :
- A second visa charge of $8,000 per person
- Assets of $500,000 if settling in a regional area of Australia, or
$750,000 if settling in a non-regional area, to establish themselves.
- Funds for investment in a treasury bond with the sponsoring
state/territory government of $500,000 if settling in a regional area
or $750,000 if settling in a non-regional area.
- Net annual income stream from investments, pensions, etc. of $50,000
p.a. if settling in a regional area or $65,000 p.a. if settling in a
non-regional area.
Subsequent visa applications will carry the same second application
charge and annual income requirements but the amounts for investment
in treasury bonds are $250,000 if settling in a regional area or
$500,000 if settling in a non-regional area.
Further Information: Normal health and character checks are required
on initial application and streamlined procedures on subsequent
applications. Limited work rights will allow for voluntary work or
investment management activities.

Bushbabe

> I was looking around on here and couldnt see all the Visa Classes in
> one simple summary (type and subclass number) so i found this and here
> goes...
> May be worth pinning this if its valuable to all?
>
> ------------------------------------
> Skilled Visas
> -------------------------------------
>
> SKILLED INDEPENDENT (Permanent) - sub class 136. This is one of the
> main skills migration visas.
> Who can apply: Individuals with occupations on the Skilled Occupations
> List with a positive skills assessment from an authorised body and who
> meet the current pass mark of 120.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent Residence and the ability to settle
> anywhere in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: Points are granted for skill, age, English
> Language Ability, Work Experience etc
> Further Information: The normal age limit applies for principal
> applicants i.e. less than forty-five years.
>
> SKILLED AUSTRALIAN SPONSORED (Permanent) - sub class 138. A further
> skills visa where the applicant has a Parent, sibling, adult child,
> aunt or uncle, resident in Australia (Australian citizen, Australian
> permanent residence visa holder or eligible New Zealand citizen) and
> willing to sponsor.
> Who can apply: Any skilled person as before with the appropriate
> relation in Australia and a positive skills assessment from an
> authorised body.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence and the ability to settle
> anywhere in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: Points are awarded as before and sponsorship
> contributes a further 15 points. The pass mark is 110 points.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limit applies for the
> Principal applicant i.e. less than forty-five years. An assurance of
> support is required. There are specific requirements for applicants
> with sponsors who live in Sydney, Wollongong, Gosford or Newcastle.
>
> SKILLED STATE/TERRITORY NOMINATED INDEPENDENT (Permanent) - sub class
> 137. Again one of the main group of skills migration visas.
> Who can apply: Individuals with occupations on the Skilled Occupations
> List who have a positive skills assessment from an authorised body but
> cannot meet the skilled independent pass mark but meet the pool mark
> and the occupation is a skill shortage in one of the
> states/territories.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence but one is required to
> live and work in the nominating state/territory for two years.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limits apply; the
> principal applicant must be less than forty-five years.
>
> SKILLED INDEPENDENT REGIONAL PROVISIONAL (Temporary) - sub class 495.
> A skills visa giving initial three years temporary residence.
> Who can apply: Any skilled person with a positive skills assessment
> from an authorised body who has no family members in Australia to
> sponsor, who cannot reach the Skilled Independent pass mark of 120
> points and whose skills do not meet the requirements for
> State/Territory nomination.
> What it entitles you to: Three years temporary residence in a regional
> area of Australia and it can be made permanent on application after
> two years residence with one year��?s employment.
> Terms and Conditions: State/Territory sponsorship is required and the
> normal skills migration age limit applies ��? the principal applicant
> must be less than forty-five years of age.
> Further Information: It is necessary to achieve a 110 points criteria
> for skills application ��? skill, age, English language ability, work
> experience, etc. DIMIA will award ten additional points for
> state/territory sponsorship.
>
> SKILLED-DESIGNATED AREA SPONSORED PROVISIONAL (Temporary) - sub class
> 496. A skills visa giving initial three years temporary residence.
> Who can apply: Any skilled person with an appropriate family member,
> willing to sponsor, living in a designated postcode area and a
> positive skills assessment from one of the authorised bodies. In this
> case family members are, Parent, Sibling, Adult Child, Aunt/Uncle,
> Grandparent or First Cousin.
> What it entitles you to: A provisional visa initially for three years
> and applicants can apply for permanent residence on completion of two
> years' residence and one year's employment in a designated area.
> Terms and Conditions: The application is not points tested and the
> current work experience requirement is reduced.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limit applies ��? the
> principal applicant must be less than forty-five years.
>
> EMPLOYER NOMINATION (Permanent) - sub class 121. This is the major
> element in a group of four visas which are employer driven.
> Who can apply: Highly skilled individuals whose skills are difficult
> to source in Australia whose occupation is on the ENSOL.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence in Australia ��? other
> Sub classes in this group provide permanent or temporary residence.
> Terms and Conditions: The employer must have DIMIA approval to recruit
> overseas and applicants (nominees) have six months to lodge an
> application from the date of nomination approval. If the applicant
> does not have two years recent work experience in Australia (including
> twelve months with the nominating employer) normal skills assessment
> will be required from one of the authorised bodies unless a base
> salary of over $151,500 p.a is offered.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limits apply i.e. up
> to forty-four years but there is limited flexibility beyond this in
> exceptional circumstances
>
>
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> Business Visas
> ----------------------------------------
>
>
> STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED BUSINESS OWNER (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY -
> sub class 163
> Who can apply: Business people intending to establish a business in
> Australia.
> What it entitles you to: A 4-year work visa.
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate that they have at least four years' successful business
> experience in a senior management role; that their current business
> has had a turnover of at least $300,000 in 2 of the previous 4 years;
> that their business and personal assets have a net value of at least
> $250,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the new venture
> and to support themselves whilst the business is being established;
> they must also demonstrate that they have carefully researched the
> market and must submit a detailed business plan. They must obtain
> sponsorship from the appropriate regional authority of a State or
> Territory government.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for
>
> BUSINESS OWNER (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 160
> Who can apply: Business people intending to establish a business in
> Australia.
> What it entitles you to: A 4-year work visa.
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
> demonstrate that they have at least four years' successful business
> experience in a senior management role; that their current business
> has had a turnover of at least $500,000 in 2 of the previous 4 years;
> that their business and personal assets have a net value of at least
> $500,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the new venture
> and to support themselves whilst the business is being established;
> they must also demonstrate that they have carefully researched the
> market and must submit a detailed business plan. They must notify the
> appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory government, but
> do not need to obtain sponsorship.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for.
>
> STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED INVESTOR (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub
> class 165
> Who can apply: Business people willing to invest $750,000 in Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate that, they have at least three years' experience of direct
> involvement in managing one or more businesses or investments that
> their assets have a net value of at least $1,125,000 and that they can
> demonstrate a high level of management skill in relation to investment
> or business activity. They must obtain sponsorship from the
> appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory government.
> Further Information: The proposal must show that they intend to
> maintain a business or an investment in Australia after the designated
> investment has matured. At this point, a permanent visa may be
> applied for.
>
> INVESTOR (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 162
> Who can apply: Business people willing to invest $1,500,000 in
> Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
> demonstrate that, they have at least three years' experience of direct
> involvement in managing one or more businesses or investments that
> their assets have a net value of at least $2,250,000 and that they can
> demonstrate a high level of management skill in relation to investment
> or business activity. They must notify the appropriate regional
> authority of a State or Territory government, but do not need to
> obtain sponsorship.
> Further Information: The proposal must show that they intend to
> maintain a business or an investment in Australia after the designated
> investment has matured. At this point, a permanent visa may be
> applied for.
>
> STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED SENIOR EXECUTIVE (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY -
> sub class 164
> Who can apply: Senior Executives intending to establish a business in
> Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year work visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate that, for at least two of the last four years, they have
> occupied a position in the 3 highest levels of the management
> structure of a major business; that their assets have a net value of
> at least $250,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the
> new venture and to support themselves whilst the business is being
> established; they must also demonstrate that they have carefully
> researched the market and must submit a detailed business plan. They
> must obtain sponsorship from the appropriate regional authority of a
> State or Territory government.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for
>
> SENIOR EXECUTIVE (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 161
> Who can apply: Senior Executives intending to establish a business in
> Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
> demonstrate that, for at least two of the last four years, they have
> occupied a position in the 3 highest levels of the management
> structure of a major business; that their assets have a net value of
> at least $500,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the
> new venture and to support themselves whilst the business is being
> established; they must also demonstrate that they have carefully
> researched the market and must submit a detailed business plan. They
> must notify the appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory
> government, but do not need to obtain sponsorship.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for
>
> BUSINESS TALENT VISA (Permanent) - sub class 132
> Who can apply: Substantially wealthy business people who intend a
> significant business activity and who need to be resident to execute
> the business plan.
> What it entitles you to:. A permanent residence visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate:
> - minimum net business equity in the home country business of
> $400,000,
> - annual turnover in the home country business of $3 million (2 of
> last 4 years),
> - minimum net personal assets of $1.5 million, able to be transferred
> to Australia
> A proposal for State sponsorship must first be made, which will
> include substantial research - much of it conducted by the
> applicant, with total investment (applicant funds plus commercial
> loans) at well over one million dollars, expectation of many new
> jobs to be created, supported by a thorough business plan with
> conditional agreements between suppliers or partners etc. - in
> effect, this will read as an ��?all set business, just waiting to
> goâ�?.
> Further Information: Once sponsorship has been obtained, the
> proposal will then have to be approved by DIMA.
>
>
> ----------------------------------------
> Family Visas
> ----------------------------------------
>
>
> CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (Permanent) - sub class 143. Similar to the
> normal parent visa, sub class 103 in respect of balance of family and
> sponsorship.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: Sponsorship by the child in Australia who must
> be a settled resident. A substantial second visa application charge
> must be paid ��? currently $29,330 per person ��? which is updated on
> 1st July each year. Additionally a ten-year assurance of support is
> required with a $10,000 bond for the principal applicant and $4,000
> for each other adult applicant.
> Further Information: A greater number of places are available than for
> sub class 103 and, as a result, there is no queue
>
> CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (Temporary) - sub class 173. The second visa
> application charge is paid in two instalments of $17,595 and $11,730
> per person and a two-year temporary residence visa is issued pending
> payment of the second instalment. Again a ten-year assurance of
> support is required for $10,000 for the principal applicant and $4,000
> for each other adult applicant.
>
> PARENT (Permanent) - sub class 103.
> Who can apply: Parents of children who are citizens or permanent
> residents of Australia or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent Residence.
> Terms and Conditions: The balance of family among the children must be
> at least 50/50 Australia/Elsewhere and the sponsoring child must be a
> settled resident of Australia i.e. must have been resident for at
> least two years. In addition to sponsorship an assurance of support
> is required, covering the first two years in Australia, involving
> lodgement of the necessary bond.
> Further Information: Due to restricted numbers of places per year,
> there is still an appreciable queue of people, approved in principle
> but waiting places in the annual allocations. The queue can be for
> some years. Please see sub class 143 above.
>
> SPOUSE (Permanent) - sub class 100 / 801.
> Who can apply: the partner (married or defacto) of an Australian
> citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, wishing
> to obtain permanent residence themselves.
> What it entitles you to: Full permanent residence.
> Terms and Conditions: The Partnership must be genuine and stable and
> the Australian partner must meet the requirements to sponsor the
> other.
> Further Information: Generally granted in Australia two years after
> first applying for the temporary residence visa 309 (Provisional
> Partner). Same sex partners are covered by Sub Classes 110 and 310.
>
> PROVISIONAL SPOUSE (Temporary) - sub class 309. The initial two-year
> visa for partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents or
> eligible New Zealand citizen.
> Who can apply: Married or De-facto partners who are outside Australia.
> What it entitles you to: Two years temporary residence with rights to
> work.
> Terms and Conditions: In addition to a marriage certificate if
> available, evidence of at least twelve months cohabitation must be
> provided with the application.
> Further Information: Same sex partners are covered by Sub Class
> 310/110. Partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents
> wanting to marry in Australia should apply for Sub Class 300,
> Prospective Marriage visa which provides for nine months temporary
> residence for the ceremony to take place.
>
> PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE (Temporary) - sub class 300.
> Who can apply: You must be outside Australia when you apply for this
> visa and when the visa is granted and be engaged to your sponsor who
> must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or
> eligible New Zealand citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Temporary residence with rights to work.
> Terms and Conditions: You must marry within nine (9) months of being
> granted this visa. The marriage may take place either in or outside
> Australia as long as the marriage takes place after the applicant's
> first entry to Australia on their Prospective Marriage visa.
> Further Information: Following your marriage and before the
> Prospective Marriage visa expires, apply for a Spouse visa to allow
> you to remain in Australia.
>
> REMAINING RELATIVE (Permanent) - sub class 115.
> Who can apply: Brothers, sisters or children of Australian citizens or
> permanent residents or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence.
> Terms and Conditions: You and/or your spouse must not have any near
> relative (parent, sibling, or minor child not in your daily care and
> control, or child over 18 who is not dependent on you) other than a
> near relative who is usually resident in Australia and either an
> Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New
> Zealand citizen. You must be sponsored by your Australian relative
> who is settled and a two-year assurance of support is required.
> Further Information: Your sponsoring relative may sponsor only one
> remaining relative.
>
> CHILD (Permanent) - sub class 101.
> Who can apply: The natural dependent child or in some cases the
> adopted or step child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or
> eligible New Zealand citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Full permanent residence in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: The child must be under 25, but if 18 or older
> must be a full time student and dependent on parents. Only exception
> is where child has a disability which stops them from working.
> Further Information: The child must not be married, engaged to be
> married or in a defacto relationship.
>
>
> -----------------------------------------
> Retirement Visas
> -----------------------------------------
>
>
> INVESTOR RETIREMENT VISA (Temporary) - sub class 405
> Who can apply: Anyone who is 55 years of age or over. If a couple, one
> partner only has to be 55
> What it entitles you to:. Four years temporary residence in Australia
> with limited work rights of 20 hours per week. Further applications
> can be made.
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants can have no dependants other than a
> spouse and must have full private medical/hospital insurance at all
> times. State/terrtiory government sponsorship is required and the
> following charges apply :
> - A second visa charge of $8,000 per person
> - Assets of $500,000 if settling in a regional area of Australia, or
> $750,000 if settling in a non-regional area, to establish
> themselves.
> - Funds for investment in a treasury bond with the sponsoring
> state/territory government of $500,000 if settling in a regional
> area or $750,000 if settling in a non-regional area.
> - Net annual income stream from investments, pensions, etc. of $50,000
> p.a. if settling in a regional area or $65,000 p.a. if settling in a
> non-regional area.
> Subsequent visa applications will carry the same second application
> charge and annual income requirements but the amounts for investment
> in treasury bonds are $250,000 if settling in a regional area or
> $500,000 if settling in a non-regional area.
> Further Information: Normal health and character checks are required
> on initial application and streamlined procedures on subsequent
> applications. Limited work rights will allow for voluntary work or
> investment management activities.

Very, very good thread for us newbies. Thanks

Sa-Redback

> I was looking around on here and couldnt see all the Visa Classes in
> one simple summary (type and subclass number) so i found this and here
> goes...
> May be worth pinning this if its valuable to all?
>
> ------------------------------------
> Skilled Visas
> -------------------------------------
>
> SKILLED INDEPENDENT (Permanent) - sub class 136. This is one of the
> main skills migration visas.
> Who can apply: Individuals with occupations on the Skilled Occupations
> List with a positive skills assessment from an authorised body and who
> meet the current pass mark of 120.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent Residence and the ability to settle
> anywhere in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: Points are granted for skill, age, English
> Language Ability, Work Experience etc
> Further Information: The normal age limit applies for principal
> applicants i.e. less than forty-five years.
>
> SKILLED AUSTRALIAN SPONSORED (Permanent) - sub class 138. A further
> skills visa where the applicant has a Parent, sibling, adult child,
> aunt or uncle, resident in Australia (Australian citizen, Australian
> permanent residence visa holder or eligible New Zealand citizen) and
> willing to sponsor.
> Who can apply: Any skilled person as before with the appropriate
> relation in Australia and a positive skills assessment from an
> authorised body.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence and the ability to settle
> anywhere in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: Points are awarded as before and sponsorship
> contributes a further 15 points. The pass mark is 110 points.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limit applies for the
> Principal applicant i.e. less than forty-five years. An assurance of
> support is required. There are specific requirements for applicants
> with sponsors who live in Sydney, Wollongong, Gosford or Newcastle.
>
> SKILLED STATE/TERRITORY NOMINATED INDEPENDENT (Permanent) - sub class
> 137. Again one of the main group of skills migration visas.
> Who can apply: Individuals with occupations on the Skilled Occupations
> List who have a positive skills assessment from an authorised body but
> cannot meet the skilled independent pass mark but meet the pool mark
> and the occupation is a skill shortage in one of the
> states/territories.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence but one is required to
> live and work in the nominating state/territory for two years.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limits apply; the
> principal applicant must be less than forty-five years.
>
> SKILLED INDEPENDENT REGIONAL PROVISIONAL (Temporary) - sub class 495.
> A skills visa giving initial three years temporary residence.
> Who can apply: Any skilled person with a positive skills assessment
> from an authorised body who has no family members in Australia to
> sponsor, who cannot reach the Skilled Independent pass mark of 120
> points and whose skills do not meet the requirements for
> State/Territory nomination.
> What it entitles you to: Three years temporary residence in a regional
> area of Australia and it can be made permanent on application after
> two years residence with one year��?s employment.
> Terms and Conditions: State/Territory sponsorship is required and the
> normal skills migration age limit applies ��? the principal applicant
> must be less than forty-five years of age.
> Further Information: It is necessary to achieve a 110 points criteria
> for skills application ��? skill, age, English language ability, work
> experience, etc. DIMIA will award ten additional points for
> state/territory sponsorship.
>
> SKILLED-DESIGNATED AREA SPONSORED PROVISIONAL (Temporary) - sub class
> 496. A skills visa giving initial three years temporary residence.
> Who can apply: Any skilled person with an appropriate family member,
> willing to sponsor, living in a designated postcode area and a
> positive skills assessment from one of the authorised bodies. In this
> case family members are, Parent, Sibling, Adult Child, Aunt/Uncle,
> Grandparent or First Cousin.
> What it entitles you to: A provisional visa initially for three years
> and applicants can apply for permanent residence on completion of two
> years' residence and one year's employment in a designated area.
> Terms and Conditions: The application is not points tested and the
> current work experience requirement is reduced.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limit applies ��? the
> principal applicant must be less than forty-five years.
>
> EMPLOYER NOMINATION (Permanent) - sub class 121. This is the major
> element in a group of four visas which are employer driven.
> Who can apply: Highly skilled individuals whose skills are difficult
> to source in Australia whose occupation is on the ENSOL.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence in Australia ��? other
> Sub classes in this group provide permanent or temporary residence.
> Terms and Conditions: The employer must have DIMIA approval to recruit
> overseas and applicants (nominees) have six months to lodge an
> application from the date of nomination approval. If the applicant
> does not have two years recent work experience in Australia (including
> twelve months with the nominating employer) normal skills assessment
> will be required from one of the authorised bodies unless a base
> salary of over $151,500 p.a is offered.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limits apply i.e. up
> to forty-four years but there is limited flexibility beyond this in
> exceptional circumstances
>
>
> ----------------------------------------
> Business Visas
> ----------------------------------------
>
>
> STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED BUSINESS OWNER (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY -
> sub class 163
> Who can apply: Business people intending to establish a business in
> Australia.
> What it entitles you to: A 4-year work visa.
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate that they have at least four years' successful business
> experience in a senior management role; that their current business
> has had a turnover of at least $300,000 in 2 of the previous 4 years;
> that their business and personal assets have a net value of at least
> $250,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the new venture
> and to support themselves whilst the business is being established;
> they must also demonstrate that they have carefully researched the
> market and must submit a detailed business plan. They must obtain
> sponsorship from the appropriate regional authority of a State or
> Territory government.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for
>
> BUSINESS OWNER (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 160
> Who can apply: Business people intending to establish a business in
> Australia.
> What it entitles you to: A 4-year work visa.
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
> demonstrate that they have at least four years' successful business
> experience in a senior management role; that their current business
> has had a turnover of at least $500,000 in 2 of the previous 4 years;
> that their business and personal assets have a net value of at least
> $500,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the new venture
> and to support themselves whilst the business is being established;
> they must also demonstrate that they have carefully researched the
> market and must submit a detailed business plan. They must notify the
> appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory government, but
> do not need to obtain sponsorship.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for.
>
> STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED INVESTOR (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub
> class 165
> Who can apply: Business people willing to invest $750,000 in Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate that, they have at least three years' experience of direct
> involvement in managing one or more businesses or investments that
> their assets have a net value of at least $1,125,000 and that they can
> demonstrate a high level of management skill in relation to investment
> or business activity. They must obtain sponsorship from the
> appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory government.
> Further Information: The proposal must show that they intend to
> maintain a business or an investment in Australia after the designated
> investment has matured. At this point, a permanent visa may be
> applied for.
>
> INVESTOR (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 162
> Who can apply: Business people willing to invest $1,500,000 in
> Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
> demonstrate that, they have at least three years' experience of direct
> involvement in managing one or more businesses or investments that
> their assets have a net value of at least $2,250,000 and that they can
> demonstrate a high level of management skill in relation to investment
> or business activity. They must notify the appropriate regional
> authority of a State or Territory government, but do not need to
> obtain sponsorship.
> Further Information: The proposal must show that they intend to
> maintain a business or an investment in Australia after the designated
> investment has matured. At this point, a permanent visa may be
> applied for.
>
> STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED SENIOR EXECUTIVE (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY -
> sub class 164
> Who can apply: Senior Executives intending to establish a business in
> Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year work visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate that, for at least two of the last four years, they have
> occupied a position in the 3 highest levels of the management
> structure of a major business; that their assets have a net value of
> at least $250,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the
> new venture and to support themselves whilst the business is being
> established; they must also demonstrate that they have carefully
> researched the market and must submit a detailed business plan. They
> must obtain sponsorship from the appropriate regional authority of a
> State or Territory government.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for
>
> SENIOR EXECUTIVE (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 161
> Who can apply: Senior Executives intending to establish a business in
> Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
> demonstrate that, for at least two of the last four years, they have
> occupied a position in the 3 highest levels of the management
> structure of a major business; that their assets have a net value of
> at least $500,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the
> new venture and to support themselves whilst the business is being
> established; they must also demonstrate that they have carefully
> researched the market and must submit a detailed business plan. They
> must notify the appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory
> government, but do not need to obtain sponsorship.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for
>
> BUSINESS TALENT VISA (Permanent) - sub class 132
> Who can apply: Substantially wealthy business people who intend a
> significant business activity and who need to be resident to execute
> the business plan.
> What it entitles you to:. A permanent residence visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate:
> - minimum net business equity in the home country business of
> $400,000,
> - annual turnover in the home country business of $3 million (2 of
> last 4 years),
> - minimum net personal assets of $1.5 million, able to be transferred
> to Australia
> A proposal for State sponsorship must first be made, which will
> include substantial research - much of it conducted by the
> applicant, with total investment (applicant funds plus commercial
> loans) at well over one million dollars, expectation of many new
> jobs to be created, supported by a thorough business plan with
> conditional agreements between suppliers or partners etc. - in
> effect, this will read as an ��?all set business, just waiting to
> goâ�?.
> Further Information: Once sponsorship has been obtained, the
> proposal will then have to be approved by DIMA.
>
>
> ----------------------------------------
> Family Visas
> ----------------------------------------
>
>
> CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (Permanent) - sub class 143. Similar to the
> normal parent visa, sub class 103 in respect of balance of family and
> sponsorship.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: Sponsorship by the child in Australia who must
> be a settled resident. A substantial second visa application charge
> must be paid ��? currently $29,330 per person ��? which is updated on
> 1st July each year. Additionally a ten-year assurance of support is
> required with a $10,000 bond for the principal applicant and $4,000
> for each other adult applicant.
> Further Information: A greater number of places are available than for
> sub class 103 and, as a result, there is no queue
>
> CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (Temporary) - sub class 173. The second visa
> application charge is paid in two instalments of $17,595 and $11,730
> per person and a two-year temporary residence visa is issued pending
> payment of the second instalment. Again a ten-year assurance of
> support is required for $10,000 for the principal applicant and $4,000
> for each other adult applicant.
>
> PARENT (Permanent) - sub class 103.
> Who can apply: Parents of children who are citizens or permanent
> residents of Australia or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent Residence.
> Terms and Conditions: The balance of family among the children must be
> at least 50/50 Australia/Elsewhere and the sponsoring child must be a
> settled resident of Australia i.e. must have been resident for at
> least two years. In addition to sponsorship an assurance of support
> is required, covering the first two years in Australia, involving
> lodgement of the necessary bond.
> Further Information: Due to restricted numbers of places per year,
> there is still an appreciable queue of people, approved in principle
> but waiting places in the annual allocations. The queue can be for
> some years. Please see sub class 143 above.
>
> SPOUSE (Permanent) - sub class 100 / 801.
> Who can apply: the partner (married or defacto) of an Australian
> citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, wishing
> to obtain permanent residence themselves.
> What it entitles you to: Full permanent residence.
> Terms and Conditions: The Partnership must be genuine and stable and
> the Australian partner must meet the requirements to sponsor the
> other.
> Further Information: Generally granted in Australia two years after
> first applying for the temporary residence visa 309 (Provisional
> Partner). Same sex partners are covered by Sub Classes 110 and 310.
>
> PROVISIONAL SPOUSE (Temporary) - sub class 309. The initial two-year
> visa for partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents or
> eligible New Zealand citizen.
> Who can apply: Married or De-facto partners who are outside Australia.
> What it entitles you to: Two years temporary residence with rights to
> work.
> Terms and Conditions: In addition to a marriage certificate if
> available, evidence of at least twelve months cohabitation must be
> provided with the application.
> Further Information: Same sex partners are covered by Sub Class
> 310/110. Partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents
> wanting to marry in Australia should apply for Sub Class 300,
> Prospective Marriage visa which provides for nine months temporary
> residence for the ceremony to take place.
>
> PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE (Temporary) - sub class 300.
> Who can apply: You must be outside Australia when you apply for this
> visa and when the visa is granted and be engaged to your sponsor who
> must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or
> eligible New Zealand citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Temporary residence with rights to work.
> Terms and Conditions: You must marry within nine (9) months of being
> granted this visa. The marriage may take place either in or outside
> Australia as long as the marriage takes place after the applicant's
> first entry to Australia on their Prospective Marriage visa.
> Further Information: Following your marriage and before the
> Prospective Marriage visa expires, apply for a Spouse visa to allow
> you to remain in Australia.
>
> REMAINING RELATIVE (Permanent) - sub class 115.
> Who can apply: Brothers, sisters or children of Australian citizens or
> permanent residents or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence.
> Terms and Conditions: You and/or your spouse must not have any near
> relative (parent, sibling, or minor child not in your daily care and
> control, or child over 18 who is not dependent on you) other than a
> near relative who is usually resident in Australia and either an
> Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New
> Zealand citizen. You must be sponsored by your Australian relative
> who is settled and a two-year assurance of support is required.
> Further Information: Your sponsoring relative may sponsor only one
> remaining relative.
>
> CHILD (Permanent) - sub class 101.
> Who can apply: The natural dependent child or in some cases the
> adopted or step child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or
> eligible New Zealand citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Full permanent residence in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: The child must be under 25, but if 18 or older
> must be a full time student and dependent on parents. Only exception
> is where child has a disability which stops them from working.
> Further Information: The child must not be married, engaged to be
> married or in a defacto relationship.
>
>
> -----------------------------------------
> Retirement Visas
> -----------------------------------------
>
>
> INVESTOR RETIREMENT VISA (Temporary) - sub class 405
> Who can apply: Anyone who is 55 years of age or over. If a couple, one
> partner only has to be 55
> What it entitles you to:. Four years temporary residence in Australia
> with limited work rights of 20 hours per week. Further applications
> can be made.
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants can have no dependants other than a
> spouse and must have full private medical/hospital insurance at all
> times. State/terrtiory government sponsorship is required and the
> following charges apply :
> - A second visa charge of $8,000 per person
> - Assets of $500,000 if settling in a regional area of Australia, or
> $750,000 if settling in a non-regional area, to establish
> themselves.
> - Funds for investment in a treasury bond with the sponsoring
> state/territory government of $500,000 if settling in a regional
> area or $750,000 if settling in a non-regional area.
> - Net annual income stream from investments, pensions, etc. of $50,000
> p.a. if settling in a regional area or $65,000 p.a. if settling in a
> non-regional area.
> Subsequent visa applications will carry the same second application
> charge and annual income requirements but the amounts for investment
> in treasury bonds are $250,000 if settling in a regional area or
> $500,000 if settling in a non-regional area.
> Further Information: Normal health and character checks are required
> on initial application and streamlined procedures on subsequent
> applications. Limited work rights will allow for voluntary work or
> investment management activities.

Hi Mark Well done, can we use it on the information web site we are
setting up
www.be-forum.co.uk


Dave

Mark213

> Hi Mark Well done, can we use it on the information web site we are
> setting up
> www.be-forum.co.uk
>
>
> Dave

Absoloutly Dave! Go Ahead.... Not sure how to make it a sticky but
suppose an admin has to.

Will add info on other classes at some point - such as
special/sports/entertainment.

Sa-Redback

> Absoloutly Dave! Go Ahead.... Not sure how to make it a sticky but
> suppose an admin has to.
>
> Will add info on other classes at some point - such as
> special/sports/entertainment.

Ti's done >>>>http://www.be-forum.co.uk/visa_classes.htm
Dave

Jaj

> I was looking around on here and couldnt see all the Visa Classes in
> one simple summary (type and subclass number) so i found this and here
> goes...
> May be worth pinning this if its valuable to all?
>
> ------------------------------------
> Skilled Visas
> -------------------------------------
>
> SKILLED INDEPENDENT (Permanent) - sub class 136. This is one of the
> main skills migration visas.
> Who can apply: Individuals with occupations on the Skilled Occupations
> List with a positive skills assessment from an authorised body and who
> meet the current pass mark of 120.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent Residence and the ability to settle
> anywhere in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: Points are granted for skill, age, English
> Language Ability, Work Experience etc
> Further Information: The normal age limit applies for principal
> applicants i.e. less than forty-five years.
>
> SKILLED AUSTRALIAN SPONSORED (Permanent) - sub class 138. A further
> skills visa where the applicant has a Parent, sibling, adult child,
> aunt or uncle, resident in Australia (Australian citizen, Australian
> permanent residence visa holder or eligible New Zealand citizen) and
> willing to sponsor.
> Who can apply: Any skilled person as before with the appropriate
> relation in Australia and a positive skills assessment from an
> authorised body.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence and the ability to settle
> anywhere in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: Points are awarded as before and sponsorship
> contributes a further 15 points. The pass mark is 110 points.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limit applies for the
> Principal applicant i.e. less than forty-five years. An assurance of
> support is required. There are specific requirements for applicants
> with sponsors who live in Sydney, Wollongong, Gosford or Newcastle.
>
> SKILLED STATE/TERRITORY NOMINATED INDEPENDENT (Permanent) - sub class
> 137. Again one of the main group of skills migration visas.
> Who can apply: Individuals with occupations on the Skilled Occupations
> List who have a positive skills assessment from an authorised body but
> cannot meet the skilled independent pass mark but meet the pool mark
> and the occupation is a skill shortage in one of the
> states/territories.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence but one is required to
> live and work in the nominating state/territory for two years.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limits apply; the
> principal applicant must be less than forty-five years.
>
> SKILLED INDEPENDENT REGIONAL PROVISIONAL (Temporary) - sub class 495.
> A skills visa giving initial three years temporary residence.
> Who can apply: Any skilled person with a positive skills assessment
> from an authorised body who has no family members in Australia to
> sponsor, who cannot reach the Skilled Independent pass mark of 120
> points and whose skills do not meet the requirements for
> State/Territory nomination.
> What it entitles you to: Three years temporary residence in a regional
> area of Australia and it can be made permanent on application after
> two years residence with one year��?s employment.
> Terms and Conditions: State/Territory sponsorship is required and the
> normal skills migration age limit applies ��? the principal applicant
> must be less than forty-five years of age.
> Further Information: It is necessary to achieve a 110 points criteria
> for skills application ��? skill, age, English language ability, work
> experience, etc. DIMIA will award ten additional points for
> state/territory sponsorship.
>
> SKILLED-DESIGNATED AREA SPONSORED PROVISIONAL (Temporary) - sub class
> 496. A skills visa giving initial three years temporary residence.
> Who can apply: Any skilled person with an appropriate family member,
> willing to sponsor, living in a designated postcode area and a
> positive skills assessment from one of the authorised bodies. In this
> case family members are, Parent, Sibling, Adult Child, Aunt/Uncle,
> Grandparent or First Cousin.
> What it entitles you to: A provisional visa initially for three years
> and applicants can apply for permanent residence on completion of two
> years' residence and one year's employment in a designated area.
> Terms and Conditions: The application is not points tested and the
> current work experience requirement is reduced.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limit applies ��? the
> principal applicant must be less than forty-five years.
>
> EMPLOYER NOMINATION (Permanent) - sub class 121. This is the major
> element in a group of four visas which are employer driven.
> Who can apply: Highly skilled individuals whose skills are difficult
> to source in Australia whose occupation is on the ENSOL.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence in Australia ��? other
> Sub classes in this group provide permanent or temporary residence.
> Terms and Conditions: The employer must have DIMIA approval to recruit
> overseas and applicants (nominees) have six months to lodge an
> application from the date of nomination approval. If the applicant
> does not have two years recent work experience in Australia (including
> twelve months with the nominating employer) normal skills assessment
> will be required from one of the authorised bodies unless a base
> salary of over $151,500 p.a is offered.
> Further Information: Normal skills migration age limits apply i.e. up
> to forty-four years but there is limited flexibility beyond this in
> exceptional circumstances
>
>
> ----------------------------------------
> Business Visas
> ----------------------------------------
>
>
> STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED BUSINESS OWNER (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY -
> sub class 163
> Who can apply: Business people intending to establish a business in
> Australia.
> What it entitles you to: A 4-year work visa.
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate that they have at least four years' successful business
> experience in a senior management role; that their current business
> has had a turnover of at least $300,000 in 2 of the previous 4 years;
> that their business and personal assets have a net value of at least
> $250,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the new venture
> and to support themselves whilst the business is being established;
> they must also demonstrate that they have carefully researched the
> market and must submit a detailed business plan. They must obtain
> sponsorship from the appropriate regional authority of a State or
> Territory government.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for
>
> BUSINESS OWNER (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 160
> Who can apply: Business people intending to establish a business in
> Australia.
> What it entitles you to: A 4-year work visa.
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
> demonstrate that they have at least four years' successful business
> experience in a senior management role; that their current business
> has had a turnover of at least $500,000 in 2 of the previous 4 years;
> that their business and personal assets have a net value of at least
> $500,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the new venture
> and to support themselves whilst the business is being established;
> they must also demonstrate that they have carefully researched the
> market and must submit a detailed business plan. They must notify the
> appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory government, but
> do not need to obtain sponsorship.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for.
>
> STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED INVESTOR (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub
> class 165
> Who can apply: Business people willing to invest $750,000 in Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate that, they have at least three years' experience of direct
> involvement in managing one or more businesses or investments that
> their assets have a net value of at least $1,125,000 and that they can
> demonstrate a high level of management skill in relation to investment
> or business activity. They must obtain sponsorship from the
> appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory government.
> Further Information: The proposal must show that they intend to
> maintain a business or an investment in Australia after the designated
> investment has matured. At this point, a permanent visa may be
> applied for.
>
> INVESTOR (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 162
> Who can apply: Business people willing to invest $1,500,000 in
> Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
> demonstrate that, they have at least three years' experience of direct
> involvement in managing one or more businesses or investments that
> their assets have a net value of at least $2,250,000 and that they can
> demonstrate a high level of management skill in relation to investment
> or business activity. They must notify the appropriate regional
> authority of a State or Territory government, but do not need to
> obtain sponsorship.
> Further Information: The proposal must show that they intend to
> maintain a business or an investment in Australia after the designated
> investment has matured. At this point, a permanent visa may be
> applied for.
>
> STATE / TERRITORY SPONSORED SENIOR EXECUTIVE (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY -
> sub class 164
> Who can apply: Senior Executives intending to establish a business in
> Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year work visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate that, for at least two of the last four years, they have
> occupied a position in the 3 highest levels of the management
> structure of a major business; that their assets have a net value of
> at least $250,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the
> new venture and to support themselves whilst the business is being
> established; they must also demonstrate that they have carefully
> researched the market and must submit a detailed business plan. They
> must obtain sponsorship from the appropriate regional authority of a
> State or Territory government.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for
>
> SENIOR EXECUTIVE (PROVISIONAL) CATEGORY - sub class 161
> Who can apply: Senior Executives intending to establish a business in
> Australia
> What it entitles you to:. A 4-year provisional visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 45, must be able to
> demonstrate that, for at least two of the last four years, they have
> occupied a position in the 3 highest levels of the management
> structure of a major business; that their assets have a net value of
> at least $500,000 and that they have adequate assets to finance the
> new venture and to support themselves whilst the business is being
> established; they must also demonstrate that they have carefully
> researched the market and must submit a detailed business plan. They
> must notify the appropriate regional authority of a State or Territory
> government, but do not need to obtain sponsorship.
> Further Information: The proposal must be shown to offer benefit to
> Australia. Once the business has been successfully established, a
> permanent visa may be applied for
>
> BUSINESS TALENT VISA (Permanent) - sub class 132
> Who can apply: Substantially wealthy business people who intend a
> significant business activity and who need to be resident to execute
> the business plan.
> What it entitles you to:. A permanent residence visa
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants, aged less than 55, must be able to
> demonstrate:
> - minimum net business equity in the home country business of
> $400,000,
> - annual turnover in the home country business of $3 million (2 of
> last 4 years),
> - minimum net personal assets of $1.5 million, able to be transferred
> to Australia
> A proposal for State sponsorship must first be made, which will
> include substantial research - much of it conducted by the
> applicant, with total investment (applicant funds plus commercial
> loans) at well over one million dollars, expectation of many new
> jobs to be created, supported by a thorough business plan with
> conditional agreements between suppliers or partners etc. - in
> effect, this will read as an ��?all set business, just waiting to
> goâ�?.
> Further Information: Once sponsorship has been obtained, the
> proposal will then have to be approved by DIMA.
>
>
> ----------------------------------------
> Family Visas
> ----------------------------------------
>
>
> CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (Permanent) - sub class 143. Similar to the
> normal parent visa, sub class 103 in respect of balance of family and
> sponsorship.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: Sponsorship by the child in Australia who must
> be a settled resident. A substantial second visa application charge
> must be paid ��? currently $29,330 per person ��? which is updated on
> 1st July each year. Additionally a ten-year assurance of support is
> required with a $10,000 bond for the principal applicant and $4,000
> for each other adult applicant.
> Further Information: A greater number of places are available than for
> sub class 103 and, as a result, there is no queue
>
> CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (Temporary) - sub class 173. The second visa
> application charge is paid in two instalments of $17,595 and $11,730
> per person and a two-year temporary residence visa is issued pending
> payment of the second instalment. Again a ten-year assurance of
> support is required for $10,000 for the principal applicant and $4,000
> for each other adult applicant.
>
> PARENT (Permanent) - sub class 103.
> Who can apply: Parents of children who are citizens or permanent
> residents of Australia or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent Residence.
> Terms and Conditions: The balance of family among the children must be
> at least 50/50 Australia/Elsewhere and the sponsoring child must be a
> settled resident of Australia i.e. must have been resident for at
> least two years. In addition to sponsorship an assurance of support
> is required, covering the first two years in Australia, involving
> lodgement of the necessary bond.
> Further Information: Due to restricted numbers of places per year,
> there is still an appreciable queue of people, approved in principle
> but waiting places in the annual allocations. The queue can be for
> some years. Please see sub class 143 above.
>
> SPOUSE (Permanent) - sub class 100 / 801.
> Who can apply: the partner (married or defacto) of an Australian
> citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, wishing
> to obtain permanent residence themselves.
> What it entitles you to: Full permanent residence.
> Terms and Conditions: The Partnership must be genuine and stable and
> the Australian partner must meet the requirements to sponsor the
> other.
> Further Information: Generally granted in Australia two years after
> first applying for the temporary residence visa 309 (Provisional
> Partner). Same sex partners are covered by Sub Classes 110 and 310.
>
> PROVISIONAL SPOUSE (Temporary) - sub class 309. The initial two-year
> visa for partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents or
> eligible New Zealand citizen.
> Who can apply: Married or De-facto partners who are outside Australia.
> What it entitles you to: Two years temporary residence with rights to
> work.
> Terms and Conditions: In addition to a marriage certificate if
> available, evidence of at least twelve months cohabitation must be
> provided with the application.
> Further Information: Same sex partners are covered by Sub Class
> 310/110. Partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents
> wanting to marry in Australia should apply for Sub Class 300,
> Prospective Marriage visa which provides for nine months temporary
> residence for the ceremony to take place.
>
> PROSPECTIVE MARRIAGE (Temporary) - sub class 300.
> Who can apply: You must be outside Australia when you apply for this
> visa and when the visa is granted and be engaged to your sponsor who
> must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or
> eligible New Zealand citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Temporary residence with rights to work.
> Terms and Conditions: You must marry within nine (9) months of being
> granted this visa. The marriage may take place either in or outside
> Australia as long as the marriage takes place after the applicant's
> first entry to Australia on their Prospective Marriage visa.
> Further Information: Following your marriage and before the
> Prospective Marriage visa expires, apply for a Spouse visa to allow
> you to remain in Australia.
>
> REMAINING RELATIVE (Permanent) - sub class 115.
> Who can apply: Brothers, sisters or children of Australian citizens or
> permanent residents or eligible New Zealand Citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Permanent residence.
> Terms and Conditions: You and/or your spouse must not have any near
> relative (parent, sibling, or minor child not in your daily care and
> control, or child over 18 who is not dependent on you) other than a
> near relative who is usually resident in Australia and either an
> Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New
> Zealand citizen. You must be sponsored by your Australian relative
> who is settled and a two-year assurance of support is required.
> Further Information: Your sponsoring relative may sponsor only one
> remaining relative.
>
> CHILD (Permanent) - sub class 101.
> Who can apply: The natural dependent child or in some cases the
> adopted or step child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or
> eligible New Zealand citizen.
> What it entitles you to: Full permanent residence in Australia.
> Terms and Conditions: The child must be under 25, but if 18 or older
> must be a full time student and dependent on parents. Only exception
> is where child has a disability which stops them from working.
> Further Information: The child must not be married, engaged to be
> married or in a defacto relationship.
>
>
> -----------------------------------------
> Retirement Visas
> -----------------------------------------
>
>
> INVESTOR RETIREMENT VISA (Temporary) - sub class 405
> Who can apply: Anyone who is 55 years of age or over. If a couple, one
> partner only has to be 55
> What it entitles you to:. Four years temporary residence in Australia
> with limited work rights of 20 hours per week. Further applications
> can be made.
> Terms & Conditions: Applicants can have no dependants other than a
> spouse and must have full private medical/hospital insurance at all
> times. State/terrtiory government sponsorship is required and the
> following charges apply :
> - A second visa charge of $8,000 per person
> - Assets of $500,000 if settling in a regional area of Australia, or
> $750,000 if settling in a non-regional area, to establish
> themselves.
> - Funds for investment in a treasury bond with the sponsoring
> state/territory government of $500,000 if settling in a regional
> area or $750,000 if settling in a non-regional area.
> - Net annual income stream from investments, pensions, etc. of $50,000
> p.a. if settling in a regional area or $65,000 p.a. if settling in a
> non-regional area.
> Subsequent visa applications will carry the same second application
> charge and annual income requirements but the amounts for investment
> in treasury bonds are $250,000 if settling in a regional area or
> $500,000 if settling in a non-regional area.
> Further Information: Normal health and character checks are required
> on initial application and streamlined procedures on subsequent
> applications. Limited work rights will allow for voluntary work or
> investment management activities.

With respect this is well meaning but doesn't come even close to
describing all the visa subclasses available. There are about
100 of them.

Omissions include RSMS, labour agreement and quite a few of the Family
Stream visas, to name but a few.

The information on spouse visas that suggests that 12 months
cohabitation is required is wrong - this does not apply to legally
married persons. It also does not say anything about the immediate
permanent residence available to some who meet criteria for a long term
relationship.

A better option is to include a link to the booklets, this ensures
nothing is missed out.
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/index.htm

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This is not intended to be legal or professional advice in any
jurisdiction

Northerner

> With respect this is well meaning but doesn't come even close to
> describing all the visa subclasses available. There are about 100
> of them.
>
> Omissions include RSMS, labour agreement and quite a few of the Family
> Stream visas, to name but a few.
>
> The information on spouse visas that suggests that 12 months
> cohabitation is required is wrong - this does not apply to legally
> married persons. It also does not say anything about the immediate
> permanent residence available to some who meet criteria for a long
> term relationship.
>
> A better option is to include a link to the booklets, this ensures
> nothing is missed out.
> http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/index.htm

A good starting point for people who are in the very early stages
though?

Graham

Jaj

> A good starting point for people who are in the very early
> stages though?
>
> Graham

Maybe, as long as they realise there are other visas out there. Some
of them, like RSMS, are quite significant in the scheme of things.

And realise that not all the information is correct/complete (eg on
spouse visas).

IMO a better option is to read the booklets.

Sa-Redback

> Maybe, as long as they realise there are other visas out there.
> Some of them, like RSMS, are quite significant in the scheme of
> things.
>
> And realise that not all the information is correct/complete (eg on
> spouse visas).
>
> IMO a better option is to read the booklets.

A link as you suggested will be added to my Web page
Regards
Dave

Mark213

> Maybe, as long as they realise there are other visas out there.
> Some of them, like RSMS, are quite significant in the scheme of
> things.
>
> And realise that not all the information is correct/complete (eg on
> spouse visas).
>
> IMO a better option is to read the booklets.

Definately - Just that when I was looking at sa-redbacks sheet i couldnt
find an easy place with the most common classes in once place - rather
than jumping to lots of booklets. Then I came across that. Thought it
would be good to share - if not 100% accurate as going to an agent, but
read like a nice summary. Also as time goes on it may get out of date
when they update. Hence the error on spouse visa!