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Regional Sponsor Visa – Sub class 494 visa update – Queensland. Also 188 visa & Business visa Stream

The standard subclass 491 pathway and subclass 190 will not re-open until the 01 February 2021, and new EOIs for the skilled program will not be picked up until this time, so please do not submit an EOI prior to this date. 491- SBO (Small Business Owner) Pathway IMPORTANT: Applicants need to submit a 491-SBO Assessment Form prior to submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI), so that your EOI will be picked up. Business Program The BSMQ business program is OPEN. Priority processing for:
  • 188 Innovation Stream
  • 132 Significant Business History Stream
  • 188 Significant Investor Stream
  • 188 Entrepreneur Stream
 BSMQ will also prioritise businesses which create jobs, OR support COVID recovery industries, OR are located in a regional area. 
Business & Investment Visas
So if you, your business or anyone you know is thinking of applying for a State visa or has had a State visa refused talk to us. Book an initial 30 minute consultation for a flat fixed fee for the initial 30 minutes to discuss your issue with a Master Migration Lawyer Book a Consultation Call 03 9614 0218 or email to make an initial 30 minute consultation at our Melbourne office. (conditions apply) Note: this update, or any previous updates on this page, do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Please call our office to seek professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content on this page