Victoria Business Nomination Remain Closed 26 November 2020 - 188 visa and 132 visa
Business innovation and investor visa nomination applications (subclass 188A, 188B, and 188E streams and subclass 132A and 132B streams) remain closed to new applications as announced on 26 November 2020. Significant Investor (subclass 188C) visa nominations have opened on 30 November 2020 in Victoria.
Victoria has reopened its 2020-2021 nomination for 188 visa and 132 visa on 8 September 2020.
All applications must meet new criteria and be submitted before 21 September 2020 at 5 pm AEST, giving only 2 weeks to apply!
Explanation of what your contribution to the recovery will be (200 words or less) in either:
Business activity
Investment activity
This is according to news published by Live in Melbourne. We expect further information following the Federal Budget around 6 October 2020.
Victoria Skilled Migration - 491 visa and 190 visa
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that Victoria continues to use the interim allocation places beyond 5 October 2020.
By 02 October 2020, Victoria's temporary allocation for 2020-21 were:
600 places for skilled subclass 190
200 places for skilled subclass 491
400 places for the business innovation and investment program
Victoria has received more than 2,400 registrations of interest received from skilled migrants, and more than 480 application from business migrants.
On 26 November 2020, Victoria has annouced that the skilled program (subclass 190 and subclass 491) remain closed to new applications. They continue to select high calibre skilled migrants for nomination from the pool of Registration of Interest submissions.
Once Victoria receives confirmation of its full 2020-21 nomination allocations for the skilled and business migration programs, it would reopen its 2020-2021 nomination for 491 visa and 190 visa soon.
It will only select applicants to apply for Victorian visa nomination if their Registration of Interest demonstrates they are working in health or medical research and contributing to Victoria’s economic recovery and/or health response.
To be considered for Victorian visa nomination, you must submit a Registration of Interest for Victorian State Visa Nomination. Applicants who register their interest may then be selected to apply for Victorian visa nomination.
To be eligible to submit your Registration of Interest (ROI) for Victorian visa nomination (subclass 190 and 491) you must
be currently living in Victoria, and
be currently employed in Victoria (minimum six months), and
work in a highly-skilled occupation in health or medical research, which supports Victoria’s economic recovery and/or health response
VIC will then select the best candidates to apply for Victorian visa nomination.
The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted the situation for those who have applied for or who are looking to apply for a state sponsored, skilled visa.
Many states have made changes to reduce the availability of state nomination for offshore applicants, as offshore applicants will not be able to travel
to Australia until the border and travel restrictions are lifted.
In this article we will look at the changes to state nomination state by state and the impact of coronavirus on skilled migration.
In support of the South Australian Government’s on-going response to the Coronavirus, Immigration SA is implementing visa eligibility criteria changes and will prioritise the processing and nomination of health and medical workers.
Both the Marshall State Government and the Morrison Federal Government have acknowledged the need to urgently find more medical and health professions to join the Australia’s Healthcare System.
Epidemiology experts are predicting there will be an intense as well as lengthy infection period for the Coronavirus.
If you think you might be eligible to apply for a GTI, take 5 minutes to complete our free online GTI assessment form. Our lawyers and registered migration agents will assess your eligibility and get back to you.
The Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs introduced a new program in 2019 to boost the movement of highly skilled individuals from around the world to Australia.
This includes a fast-tracked pathway to Australian permanent residency for applicants with globally recognised talent in a target sector.
This is one of the first programs of its type where Australia is actively hunting talented people and asking them to come to Australia.
It presents a great opportunity for a highly-skilled professional in a high-growth area to move to Australia permanently.
The Global Talent scheme was launched 4 November 2019 and is built on the existing Distinguished Talent program, comprised of:
Offshore Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124)
Onshore Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 858)
Fast Processing
At the Law Council's Immigration Law Conference on 20 March 2020, respresentatives from the Department of Home Affairs stated that applications under the GTI program are being given priority processing. Processing times vary from 2 day to 2 months with many being decided in one to two weeks!
Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs (as he then was) David Coleman has also signed Direction no 85 to give high priority to GTI applications as they are considered to be highly desireable by the Government.
“Ability to attract” a salary at or above the Fair Work High Income Salary Threshold (this varies each financial year and is AUD158,500 as at 01 July 2021) or
Recent graduate of PHD or a Masters program who received high grades.
The program is designed to have global talent officers situated around the world in capital cities such as Dubai, New Delhi, Santiago, Shanghai, Washington DC, Berlin and Singapore. These officers are seeking to attract and engage highly skilled individuals to the program to move to Australia and bring their skills with them.
Currently there are allocated 15,000 places in the GTI program which are up for grabs so if you’re a leader in your field, make sure you get your place to move to Australia.
Watch our video: Fast Track to Australian PR Now: GTI visa for Tech and IT sectors
High-Growth Fields
Agricultural Technology (AgTech)
AgTech is one of the fields identified for the Global Talent Independent Program.
Australia is looking to push the boundaries of “Agriculture 4.0”.
Growth through the Internet of Things (IOT) has been identified as an area for further explanation, with big advantages to flow for the agriculture industry.
FinTech is a growing field worldwide, including in Australia.
We have seen the rise of a range of:
Modern banks such as Up, Xinja and 86,400
Investing platforms such as Raiz, eToro and Spaceship
Payment platforms and digital financial products, including AfterPay
Regtech and many many other FinTech products in Australia
To develop cutting edge technologies which will function in not only the Australian financial market, but which can be exported to overseas markets, Australian FinTech startups and companies need the highest level of talent.
If you are a developer, computer scientist or financial expert with a background in FinTech, a permanent move to Australia through the GTI program could be the way to go.
There is innovation globally in the medical technology field, using technologies both existing and developing.
From a range of industries to create technologies that better serve the health needs of patients.
In Australia, there are big opportunities in developing new and better medical devices, implants and bionics.
There is work to be done in designing, building and quality assurance on new implants and body augmentations
to help those with serious health problems to live a better life.
Key foundation competencies are needed in engineering and product design in the MedTech field.
Cyber Security
Cyber Security is very important to many businesses and government Departments, ensuring that data, personal information, commercial information and funds remain secure.
There are a range of interesting startups already underway, looking at microsatelites and other services in the space and space-adjacent industries.
Applicants who have experience working with the development of sensors, advanced materials, robotics and augmented/virtual reality systems
will have skills which are highly valuable.
One of the advantages of operating in Australia, especially in the advanced manufacturing industry, is the access to nearby asian countries.
Timezones, close proximity and existing networks make Australia a positive environment.
If you are a global talent in the advanced manufacturing industry, this program might be a suitable way for you to obtain a permanent Australian visa
and work for an established company or establish your own.
Quantum Information/Advance Digital/Data Science and ICT
There is a lot of research taking place in advanced computational systems and the field of “big data”.
There is demand for high level talent with experience and aptitude in the area to make big breakthroughs.
Global talents are sought by universities, government research organisations and private industry to develop and apply quantum information/advance digital/data science and ICT.
Global Talent Employer Sponsored (GTES) (TSS subclass 482 visa)
The GTES is an option for businesses to sponsor highly skilled workers who do not fit neatly into atarget sector. It has been open for applications since 1 July 2018.
One success story is Daniel Tan, the founder of Pencil Rocket who has obtained a SISA visa in connection with ecosystem provider Flinders New Venture Institute.
