jonathanb

Hi

I am busy doing my skills assessment but have found a business that I would really like to buy for my wife to run. Would it be quicker and easier to buy this business and apply for a visa as a business owner. On the DIMA site it talks about having to had owned a previous business which we havent but it also talks about only having to own min 10% of the business in AUS where we would own 100%. Does anyone know how strict they are with the rules.
For a business owner it seems that you first get a 4 yr provisional visa then only can you apply for PR. Would it be a problem if I carried on with my skilled and got PR through that even if we were already in AUS with busness visa.

Thanks

JAJ

You need an existing track record to qualify for a business visa. And since business visas are provisional, it makes a lot more sense usually to get a permanent skilled visa - nothing stopping you (in terms of immigration law) starting a business when you arrive.

trainee_pilot

I have been offered partnership in a consultancy company who want to expand into the Health, Safety and Environment area. I have no business experience as I have always been an employee of a company. If I decide to take on the role, would I immediately be able to use the existing 15 year history of the consultancy as evidence of an 'existing track record'? Can't believe it would be that easy but I just got to ask.

TP

JAJ

I doubt it. But you should read Booklet 7 to be sure.

Alternatively - can they sponsor you for ENS or RSMS (booklet 5) or can you get general skilled migration (Booklet 6). Or maybe a SIR visa would suit if nothing better is possible.