Older Immigration

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There are age limits on many work Visas, so that people under 50 are favored. But while there are fewer opportunities for people over 50, there are still some options in business and family Visas.

Business Innovation Stream (Provisional) Visa (subclass 188)

This is a 4 year provisional Visa that can be used as the first step towards permanent residency. It allows three possibilities:

1 Business Innovation stream – To establish, develop and manage a new or existing business.
2 Investor Stream – You intend to make a designated ongoing investment of at least 1.5 million in Australia business(s)
3 Significant Investor Stream – You intent to invest 5 Million into complying investments in Australia.

This has a maximum age or 55 years.

Business Talent Visa (subclass 132)

This allows you to establish or develop an existing business in Australia. It has two streams.

1 Significant Business History stream – For successful business owners or part-owners who intend to manage, fund or own a business in Australia
2 Venture Capital Entrepreneur stream – For individuals who have sourced venture capital funding through Australian Venture Capital Association Limited (ACVAL).

This also has a maximum age or 55 years, though the age limited is sometimes waivered for those who meet certain requirements.

Global Talent Visa

This encourages talents individuals to help contribute to the Australian economy. There are ten talent areas.

– Resources
– Energy
– Infrastructure and tourism
– Education
– Health Industries
– Defence, High Tech manufacturing
– Circular Economy
– Digitech
– Financial services
– Some Agriculture technology.

Individual applying for this Visa are expected to have a salary of $153, 600. This amount will increase each financial year.

There is no age limit here, but older applicants must show that they confer an exceptional benefit to the community.

Parent Visas

– Parent visa (subclass 103): You must be a retiree.
– Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa: You’ll need an approved Parent Sponsor in order to apply.
– Aged Parent visa (subclass 804, 864 and 884): You must be old enough for age pension in Australia.
– Contributory Parent visas (subclasses 143 and 173): You must apply as a retiree.

Parent Visa require a balance of family test and a Australian sponsor.

Immigration Lawyer Sydney

It is easier to immigrate when you are under 50, but there are a few options for older applicants. Talk to or Immigration Lawyer Sydney.

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