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Australia investment immigrant 188 visa new policy 3720

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The Australian Immigration Department announced the implementation of a $5 million investment immigration policy to Australia from 24 November 2012。The broad direction has already been announced, but specific policy details will be announced next。


Class 188 investment immigration conditions :  


Visa category is still 188 visa, significant investor category。The requirements are as follows:


No age limit, no English requirement;


Proof of assets of $5 million or more more than 2 years ago;


Invest AUD 5 million into specified investment products;


In the past 4 years, the principal applicant has lived in Australia for 160 days;


Must have a state guarantee, get EOI invitation;


The 5 million 188 visa is valid for 4 years and must meet the 160 day residency requirement。After 4 years, there are 2 options:


You can apply for an 888 green card。However, after obtaining the 888 green card, you must meet the general green card residency requirements, such as living in Australia for two years out of five years to extend the green card, or living in Australia for three years out of four years to obtain an Australian passport。


Can be renewed 2 times, each time for 2 years。For each 2-year extension, an additional 80 days are required。After 6 or 8 years, you can transfer the 888 green card at any time if you meet the residency requirements。


Products to invest in:


State government bonds (currently about 4%, with semi-annual payments);


Funds investing in Australia (funds investing in infrastructure, cash, listed company shares or bonds, real estate);


Investing in Australian unlisted companies;


In other words, as long as the investment of 5 million Australian dollars, regardless of their age, English, you can apply for Australia 188 business immigrant visa, the investment can be withdrawn after the completion of the visa。This new policy will be a boon to many immigrants。