Business Visa News
Stay updated on business visas, including employer sponsorships, migration matters, AAT appeals, citizenship requirements, Business Talent Visa, and Business Innovation and Investment Visa.
The Australian government introduced new visa application charges on 1 July 2024 to better reflect the cost of processing applications. This update affects various visa subclasses, including those for skilled workers, students, and family members. The fee changes are indexed annually. The cost adjustments take into account various factors, including: Government policies and priorities Economic conditions Changes in immigration programs Administrative costs associated with processing visas The price changes can vary significantly across different visa categories. For example: Student visa fees increased dramatically from $710 to $1,600 Other visa categories saw more modest increases, such as the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, which increased from $1,455 to $1,495 for the... Read more
About Business Visas
Business visas are recognised as the most complex visas to apply for, which is why we are here to help you successfully submit an application.
If you have plans of establishing a business in Australia, investing in a company or migrating to Australia as a business owner or investor, it is vital you receive the correct immigration advice.
For many, applying for a business visa may be the only option to residency in Australia.
Our team of migration agents here at This Is Australia provide guidelines and industry knowledge to ensure that your visa application has the best possible chance of being approved.
The Business Innovation and Investment visa
We assist with applications for the Business Innovation and Investment temporary 188 visa that provides a pathway to permanent residency in Australia through the permanent 888 visa.
Learn more about the 188 and 888 visas.
The business visa has 5 streams
- Business Innovation Stream
- Investor Stream
- Significant Investor Stream
- Premium Investor Stream
- Entrepreneur Stream
Depending on your business’ situation and goals, we provide assistance on each of the employer sponsorship streams.
Learn more about the five streams.
Complex Migration Matters
Some of the main migration issues we assist with are:
- Administrative Appeals Tribunal representation
- Notice of intention to consider cancellation / refusal of a visa
- Student visa problems
- Character criteria concerns
- Health criteria concerns
- Bridging visa condition changes
- Resolution of status (unlawful)
- Employer sponsored visa monitoring / sanctions
- Ministerial intervention requests
- Immigration requests for further information
- Family violence provisions
Get assistance for complex migration matters and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Australian Citizenship
Find out how This Is Australia can assist you with your citizenship test requirements to ensure your fastest route to becoming an Australian citizen.
Business Visa Application Charges
The application for an Australian business visa requires the payment of mandatory Government Visa Application Charges (VAC), with the cost varying based on the specific business visa type and the number of applicants.
Call +61 (0)7 5592 0755
Or book an appointment with one of our registered migration agents .
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Business Visas and Assistance
Those who are ineligible for the Business Talent Visa are encouraged to apply for the Business Innovation and Investment Visa (subclass 188/888) as it is a temporary visa that leads to permanent residency in Australia.
Learn more about the three streams, comprising of the Business Innovation Stream, Investor Stream and Significant Investor Visa Stream./p>
Although Australian businesses should always strive to employ and train locally, the local labour market may not possess the necessary skills and experience that the business needs.
Employer sponsorships enable Australian businesses the opportunity to connect with a worldwide network of workers who have the skills they need to progress further.
Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (subclass 482), Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa.
Has your Australian visa been recently refused or cancelled when you believe it should not have? If so, then you may be eligible to apply for an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Increase your chances of a more favourable decision as we assist in reviewing your documentation, preparing and submitting your application to the MRT on your behalf.
Discover how you can benefit from our impressive win ratio that exceeds the national average benchmark.
Business Visa Reviews
This is Australia, the best migration agency and has a great and helpful team that I will surely recommend to everyone for any visa related. I am very thankful to Stuart and Steve, they helped and guided me process my 494 Visa. They are the best and accomodating. Once again, thank you, You guys are legend!🥂
Mae Lim
15/07/2024
Finally I got my 482 visa, Big thank to all TIA lawyers for the help until My visa granted yesterday.
Al Azmar
19/07/2023
Finally my 186 granted today. Its been a very long journey for me. Thank you so much Stuart and his team to assisted me all throughout the process. I highly recommend this agency.
May See
23/05/2023
I would give them 10 stars if I could. Very professional, very efficient, always willing to answer any question. Big thank you to Stuart Eley for all his support trough the process, it was a roller coaster but my visa 482 has been granted today 😎
Ana Jovanovci
08/09/2022
Stuart and Steve did a great job with my 494 visa, in a very short period of time they have managed to get the application ready and the Visa was approved, great job guys!
Nemanja Djurovic
20/05/2021
Thanks to This Is Australia I was able to get my 482 visa as well as travel exemption during the Covid-19 pandemic. I highly recommend their services.
Leandri Pretorius
08/02/2021
A big thank you to Anthony and his team at This is Australia. We would not been able to get through the process of obtaining our PR (DE 186) without your expertise. Highly recommended!!!
Rahil Razzak
07/08/2020
I can't thank you enough for all the help and assistance you provided for my Visa 482 application. Your team is very knowledgeable and prompt to provide clarification for all my enquiries. I would like to commend each and every member of the team who surely did an amazing job. More power!
Jhonabelle Labawan
25/07/2019
186 permanent Visa granted much earlier than guidelines! Easy and smooth communication during the process. I highly recommend them.
Thank you Steve and Anthony.
Thank you Steve and Anthony.
Javier Zanella
02/06/2019