Australia, Canada, Great Britain, New Zealand and the USA have a diverse range of visas available for the purpose of migration and permanent residency. The immigration rules, regulations and procedures in each country vary and are complex, comprehensive and are constantly changing. In addition, each individual applicant needs to be assessed on his own merits taking into account his/her particular circumstances. An assessment of an individual requires knowledge and experience, and to this extent, Kangaroo Migration Services will maximize your chance for a successful application saving yourself time, money and many sleepless nights.
Kangaroo Migration Services specializes in the following visas/immigration processes:
- Skilled Professional Migration Visas
- Business Skills Migration Visas
- Marriage and Partnership Visas
- Family Visas
- Short-term work Visas
- Long- term work Visas
- Employer Sponsored Visas
- Training Visas
- Student Visas
- Tourist Visas
- Investment Visas
- Relocation of Company Visas
- Temporary Resident Visas
- Permanent Resident Visas
- Entrepreneurial Visas
Kangaroo Migration Services provides the following services:
- Initial assessment to examine the chances of applying for a visa;
- Preparation of work recommendations and references;
- Preparation of curriculum vitae;
- Skills assessment preparation and submission;
- Translation of documents into the English language and notarization of documents;
- Preparation of the visa application and all of the required documents in accordance with the immigration laws and regulations;
- Submission of the visa application to the appropriate organization; and
- Follow-up correspondence and the monitoring of the application until receipt of the visa.
Skilled Migration
Australia has numerous programs that enable an individual and his immediate family (spouse/common law spouse and children) to receive a visa to immigrate, with the status of a temporary and/or permanent resident, on the basis of his/her past business skills and talent and his/her future business intentions.
To this extent, the applicant must be able to prove an overall successful business career as well as provide a business proposal of his/her business intentions, that is, to establish a new business or become a partner in an existing business.
An overall successful business career is defined according to each specific country in the following terms:
? The number of years the applicant has owned a share in his business or managed or held a senior position in a particular business;
? The annual turnover of the business,
? The level of business assets owned by the applicant
? The amount of personal assets owned by the applicant.
The skilled business migration programs are limited to applicants under the age of 55.
One of the requirements to obtain a business skills visa in some countries is proof of funds or a certain level of investment of funds.
Temporary business skilled visas may be obtained by an applicant with a successful business career and/or an entrepreneur who is highly skilled in the business sector to allow him/her to investigate genuine business possibilities.
Business Talent (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 132)
This visa is a permanent resident visa for people who are nominated by the government of a state or territory after lodging an expression of interest.
This visa allows the holder to travel freely to a from Australia, to working in Australia, sponsor family members to come to Australia, study in Australian Institutions, and enrol in Medicare, Australia’s scheme for heaךth benefits.
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 188)
This visa is valid for four years after it is granted, with the possibility for extension. This visa allows applicant to develop an existing business, or establish new business ventures in Australia. Within the period granted the visa holder can travel to a from Australia, bring their family member to Australia and seek permanent residence under the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 888).
Within this visa there are three streams, each with their own requirements:
? Business Innovation stream
? Investor stream
? Significant Investor stream
To find out if this is the right visa for you contact us today.
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 888)
Visa holders of a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 188) are eligible to apply for this visa allows you to continue to manage youר business and investments in Australia. The vista allows you and your family to say in Australia indefinitely, travel freely to and from Australia, work, study, enrol in Australia’s Medicare health system and eventually apply for citizenship.
Business Visas
Australia, Canada, Britain, New Zealand and the USA have numerous programs that enable an individual and his immediate family (spouse/common law spouse and children) to receive a visa to immigrate, with the status of a temporary and/or permanent resident, on the basis of his/her past business skills and talent and his/her future business intentions and commitments to the country to which he/she intends to immigrate. To this extent, the applicant must be able to prove an overall successful business career as well as provide a business proposal of his/her business intentions, that is, to establish a new business or become a partner in an existing business.
An overall successful business career is defined according to each specific country in the following terms: the number of years the applicant has owned a share in his business or managed or held a senior position in a particular business; the annual turnover of the business, the level of business assets owned by the applicant and the amount of personal assets owned of the applicant. Australia, Canada, Britain, New Zealand and the USA have a diverse range of business skilled programs that are based on variations of the abovementioned criterion – please refer to the individual country to which you intend to immigrate for more detailed information.
The skilled business migration programs are limited to applicants under the age of 55.
In some countries, the applicant must show that he/she has a certain level of English in order to satisfy the requirements for obtaining a business visa.
One of the requirements to obtain a business skills visa in some countries is proof of funds or a certain level of investment of funds.
Temporary business skilled visas may be obtained by an applicant with a successful business career and/or an entrepreneur who is highly skilled in the business sector to allow him/her to investigate genuine business possibilities.
Work Visas
Australia is a great place to work. It ranks in the top countries in the world in terms of income and disposable income. The Australian government offers a range of short and long term working visas each with its different rights and benefits. The rights and benefits of the visa holder are different to that of a temporary or permanent visa holder.
Working holiday visas are for young people who wish to work in Australia for up to a year in Australia. This visa is available to applicants between the ages of 18-31 who are passport holders of specific countries. A working holiday visa holder is restricted to certain types of work for a certain period of time. For more information see working holiday visa in Australia click here.
Long term working visas allow the applicant and his/her family to reside and work in a country for up to four years. In most instances, this visa can be renewed for a further four years. This visa is provided on the basis that the applicant will be employed in his profession by a specific employer (the terms and conditions of employment are usually specified in a signed employment agreement between the employer and the applicant). In most cases, the employer is required to “sponsor” the employee.
It is important to note that many professions require the holder of a work visa to obtain the requisite professional license to enable the applicant to work in that occupation.
For further information, please refer to the individual country you are interested in migrating to or contact us at Kangaroo Migration Services (press the “contact us” button). We are also interested in receiving your completed questionnaire “Do U Qualify” and we will be in contact with you in the next 48 hours.
Student Visas
During recent years, Australia, Canada, Britain, New Zealand and the USA have strongly encouraged overseas students to come and study at their various educational institutes and to this extent a diverse number of programs have been set up for non-residents who wish to study.
Student visas are only granted to applicants who undertake to study a registered course ( or part thereof ) at a recognized university, college, trade school, institution, primary or secondary school. Before applying for a student visa, it is advisable to check that the place where you wish to study is recognized by the Department of Immigration of that specific country otherwise a student visa will not be granted-please refer to each specific country for a list of recognized educational institutions.
In most instances, to obtain a letter of enrolment for a specific course, the applicant must provide evidence of a certain level of English. The level of English required differs according to the individual course and the requirements of the specific educational institution.
Another requirement to obtain a student visa is proof of sufficient funds. Each country has its own requirements as to the amount of funds needed-please refer to the specific country where you intend to study.
A student visa is valid for the duration of the studies of the visa holder. Once studies have been completed, or in the event that the visa holder does not complete his/her studies, then the visa will no longer be valid.
In some countries, the student visa holder graduate is able to apply for a work visa or a permanent residency ( immigration ) visa upon completion of his/her studies.
Marriage and Family
The Australian government offers a variety of visas for family members of Australian citizens, or permanent residents to live in Australia, work and study. Each visa has its own specific requirements and benefits. In most cases a sibling who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident does not provide an eligible basis for this visa.
Partner Visa (Subclass 820 and 801)
This visa allows the spouse or common law partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to live in Australia. This visa allows you to live, work, study in Australia as well as enrol in Medicare, Australia’s healthcare system. You children can be included in this visa. Later you can be granted a permanent resident visa.
Australia allows visas for common law spouses including same sex spouses and interdependent partners.
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
This visa allows parents of an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen, live indefinitely in Australia, enjoy the benefits of the Medicare health system, work and study in Australia.
The applicant needs to be the lawful parent of a child who has been living in Australia for a minimum of 2 years before the application is lodged. This visa is often sponsored by the child, meaning the child commits to providing accommodation and financial assistance for the parent.
Child Visa (Subclass 101)
A child from overseas who is a biological, adopted or step-child of an Australian citizen or permanent resident is able to apply for a Child Visa (Subclass 101). This visa allows the child who is either under the age of 18, a full time student between the ages of 18-25, or a child 18 or older but dependant of their parents due to a disability work and study in Australia, travel in and out of Australia freely, enrol in Medicare to receive health scheme benefits.
There are other child visas that have very specific requirements such as adopted overseas children or an orphan relative.
For more information see: Child Migration Booklet
Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 835)
This visa applies to an applicant’s only remaining immediate family members reside in Australia. The relatives must be permanent residents, or Australian citizens and must commit to providing financial support and accommodation for the applicant.
Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114)
This visa is suitable for an elderly person who relies on a relative in Australia for all or most of their living costs and allows the holder to live in Australia indefinitely.
Applicant must be without a partner, and meet certain age and health requirements.
Carer Visa (Subclass 116)
This visa is suitable for an Applicant that needs to care for an Australian relative or member of their family unit, who has a medical condition. You must be sponsored by an Australian citizen, or an Australian permanent resident for a minimum of 2 years. Sponsors are obligated to provide financial assistance and accommodation for the carer.
Citizenship and Naturalisation
Becoming a citizen of Australia means that you call Australia home with all the privileges and responsibilities that come with this title.
Australia grants citizenship to its permanent residents upon fulfilment of certain conditions, usually proof of actual residence in the particular country for a specified period of time. In some countries the obtaining of citizenship is a merely a formal procedure whereas in other countries one is required to undertake an examination and/or attend a ceremony.
Citizens of Australia are able to “pass citizenship” to their children by means of a process known as citizenship by descent.
Adopted children may acquire citizenship from their adopted parents upon provided proof of adoption.