Lift Mechanic Immigration to Australia PR Visa (2023)

Applicants must be currently living and operating a small business in a QLD regional area and have a positive skills assessment in their nominated occupation. Applicants under this stream must have full-time work rights and not be currently studying.

BSMQ criteria requires the applicant to:have an occupation on the Legislative Instrument (LIN 19/051);
• operate the business successfully for at least 6 months prior to EOI or 2 years for start-ups;
• be on a visa that allows full-time work and operation of the business (minimum of 35 hours per week);
• have purchased an existing business in regional Queensland;
  This is not available for home-based businesses. Franchise businesses must have been operating for at least 2 years prior to purchase in the current location.
• Purchased a business for a minimum of $100,000, OR have been operating a profitable start-up for a minimum of 2 years with a turnover of $200,000 in the year directly prior to application.
• have 100% ownership of the business – partnerships or joint ventures are not eligible;
• have been trading in the business for 6 months before application;
• employ 1 employee who is an Australian resident, working a minimum of 20 hours per week;
  An Australian resident in this situation is an Australian permanent resident, Australian citizen, or a New Zealand citizen on a Special Category visa (subclass 444).
• Eligible Postcodes: 4124–4125, 4133, 4183–4184, 4207–4275, 4280–4287, 4306–4498, 4507, 4517–4519, 4550–4575, 4580–4895.
  Additinal Requirments for Businesses purchased after 1 April 2021
  • Any pre-existing business purchased after 1 April 2021 must have been in operation for 2 years, instead of the usual 1 year.
  • It must also have been purchased for a minimum purchase price of $100,000, rather than total investment in the business.
  • Commission agents or leasing agents of franchises (such as petrol stations), and home-based businesses (such as courier and cleaning businesses) will not be considered.

Criteria Clarification for 2022–23
• No vendor financing
• No share transfer (must have a contract of business sale)
• Cannot purchase business from family member
• Cannot relocate or sell a business before receiving approval from MQ
• Cannot purchase a business previously owned by a 491-SBO applicant
• Commission agents or leasing agents of franchises (such as petrol stations), and home-based businesses (including
• those with virtual offices) will not be considered
• Applicants must operate their business for at least 3 years in a regional area (and may be subject to monitoring) after the grant of the visa.

• Stream: Working in South Australia
• Minimum EOI Points: 65
• Visa Subclass: 190/491
• Skill-Level: Skill level 3
• 
  See nomination requirements published on the Working in South Australia

  Permanent subclass 190 visa

  You have been working in your nominated occupation, or a related occupation, for the last 12 months in Greater Adelaide, or 12 months in regional South Australia

  subclass 491 visa

  You have been working in your nominated occupation, or a related occupation, for the last 6 months in Greater Adelaide, or 6 months in regional South Australia

  SASouth Australia 491 Visa
  Applicant's Location: South Australia
  

  • Stream: Working in South Australia
  • Minimum EOI Points: 65
  • Visa Subclass: 190/491
  • Skill-Level: Skill level 3
  • 
    See nomination requirements published on the Working in South Australia

    Permanent subclass 190 visa

    You have been working in your nominated occupation, or a related occupation, for the last 12 months in Greater Adelaide, or 12 months in regional South Australia

    subclass 491 visa

    You have been working in your nominated occupation, or a related occupation, for the last 6 months in Greater Adelaide, or 6 months in regional South Australia

    SA
    Applicant's Location: South Australia
    

    • Stream: Long-Term Residents
    • Minimum EOI Points: 65
    • Visa Subclass: 190/491
    • Skill-Level: Skill level 3
    • 
      See nomination requirements published on the Long-Term Residents

      Applicant's Location: South Australia

      • Stream: Outer Regional South Australia
      • Minimum EOI Points: 65
      • Visa Subclass: 190/491
      • Skill-Level: Skill level 3
      • 
        See nomination requirements published on the Outer Regional SA

        Applicant's Location: Any Location

        • Stream: Highly Skilled and Talented
        • Minimum EOI Points: 65
        • Visa Subclass: 190/491
        • Skill-Level: Skill level 3
        • 
          See nomination requirements published on the Highly Skilled and Talented

          Applicants who meet published guidelines are able to register their interest in this stream, if they reside in South Australia, Interstate or Overseas.

          SA
          Applicant's Location: South Australia
          

          • Stream: Long-Term Residents
          • Minimum EOI Points: 65
          • Visa Subclass: 190/491
          • Skill-Level: Skill level 3
          • 
            See nomination requirements published on the Long-Term Residents

            Applicant's Location: South Australia

            • Stream: Outer Regional South Australia
            • Minimum EOI Points: 65
            • Visa Subclass: 190/491
            • Skill-Level: Skill level 3
            • 
              See nomination requirements published on the Outer Regional SA

              Applicant's Location: Any Location

              • Stream: Highly Skilled and Talented
              • Minimum EOI Points: 65
              • Visa Subclass: 190/491
              • Skill-Level: Skill level 3
              • 
                See nomination requirements published on the Highly Skilled and Talented

                Applicants who meet published guidelines are able to register their interest in this stream, if they reside in South Australia, Interstate or Overseas.

                Applicant's Location: Offshore

                • Stream: Offshore
                • Minimum EOI Points: 65
                • Visa Subclass: 491
                • Skill-Level: Skill level 3
                • 
                  Highly skilled offshore candidates, who have submitted an Expression of Interest using the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect system may be invited to apply for South Australian nomination.
                  Skilled Visa Requirements

                Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth)WAWestern Australia 190 Visa

                Schedule 2

                • IELTS score of at least 6 in all bands or equivalent in other accepted language tests.

                  IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand.

                
                Have an employment contract for full-time employment for at least 6 months in Western Australia in the nominated (or closely related) occupation. WAWestern Australia 491 Visa

                Schedule 2

                • IELTS score of at least 6 in all bands or equivalent in other accepted language tests.

                  IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand.

                Expressions of Interest will be prioritised as follows:
                » Currently residing in Western Australia
                » currently residing in another Australian state or territory
                » currently residing offshore
                » highest EOI points score
                » oldest EOI submission date

                WAWestern Australia Graduates 190 Visa

                Avaliable to applicants who have completed the following qualifications or a combination of studies from accredited educational institutions in Western Australia for at least two years (full-time and face-to-face).

                - a university or higher education qualification (registered by TEQSA). This includes a PhD, Masters, Bachelor or higher degree (Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma); and/or

                - a vocational education and training (VET) qualification at a Certificate III level or above (registered by ASQA).

                • IELTS score of at least 6 in all bands or OET score of at least B in all bands or TOEFL-iBT (L12/R13/W21/S18) or PTE Academic (50 in all bands) or Cambridge English Advanced (CEA) (169 in all skills).

                  IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand.

                WAWestern Australia Graduates 491 Visa

                Avaliable to applicants who have completed the following qualifications or a combination of studies from accredited educational institutions in Western Australia for at least two years (full-time and face-to-face).

                - a university or higher education qualification (registered by TEQSA). This includes a PhD, Masters, Bachelor or higher degree (Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma); and/or

                - a vocational education and training (VET) qualification at a Certificate III level or above (registered by ASQA).

                • IELTS score of at least 6 in all bands or OET score of at least B in all bands or TOEFL-iBT (L12/R13/W21/S18) or PTE Academic (50 in all bands) or Cambridge English Advanced (CEA) (169 in all skills).

                  IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand.

                Expressions of Interest will be prioritised as follows:
                • Currently residing in Western Australia
                • Currently residing in another Australian state or territory
                • Currently residing offshore;
                • Completed a PhD or Masters qualification in Western Australia for Higher education graduates Stream / Completed a VET qualification at Advanced Diploma level in Western Australia for VET graduates Stream
                • Completed a Honours degree or other higher degree in Western Australia for Higher education graduates Stream / Completed a VET qualification at Diploma level in Western Australia for VET graduates Stream for VET graduates Stream
                • Completed a Bachelor degree in Western Australia for Higher education graduates Stream/ Completed a VET qualification at Certificate IV level in Western Australia for VET graduates Stream
                • Completed a VET qualification at Certificate III level in Western Australia for VET graduates Stream
                • Highest EOI points score
                • Oldest EOI submission date

                Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa SponsorshipNTNorthern Territory 190 Visa
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                NT Invitation results from July to September 2019

                NTNorthern Territory 491 Visa
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                NTFor applicants who have been residing and working in the NT for at least two consecutive years and are able to show that the employment is available for at least a further 12 months.

                Generally, the applicant need to work in their nominated occupation or an occupation that is related to the nominated occupation.

                NTFor applicants who have been residing and working in the NT for at least 12 consecutive months and are able to show that the employment is available for at least a further 12 months.
                The 12 month period will reduce to 6 months if the applicant has started living in the NT prior to 1 July 2020.

                Generally, the applicant need to work in their nominated occupation or an occupation that is related to the nominated occupation. - An exception may be considered.

                NTFor Graduates in the NT
                NT Graduates may apply for a 190 visa if they have lived in the NT for at least six months immediately after the date of completion of their last qualification, while holding a visa that allows full-time work (This additional requirement only applies to students who completed course requirements after semester one 2020);

                Applicants are also requird to show genuine efforts to obtain employment from an NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related skilled occupation.

                NTFor NT Graduates.
                Applicants are also requird to show genuine efforts to obtain employment from an NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related skilled occupation. Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship ACTCanberra 190 Visa

                Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 or 491 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community.

                Canberra residents

                You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 190 nomination:

                • You must be living and working in Canberra for the six months immediately before the date of Matrix submission.
                • You must meet one of the following two criteria:
                  • Your nominated occupation is on the ACT Critical Skills List; (Lift Mechanic has been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - 24 June 2022)
                    OR
                    
                  • You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer;
                    OR
                    
                  • You are the majority owner of a eligible registered business located in the ACT (ineligible businesses: Sub tenancy, ride-share, taxi, delivery, courier services or an on-sold business previously used to qualify for ACT nomination.)
                • You must be working a minimum of 35 hours per week in each of the 26 weeks immediately before date of Matrix submission.
                • You must be in paid employment. Internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion.
                • Your income must not be less than the relevant award or market salary rate.
                • If you are self-employed on an ABN:
                  • Your total (taxable) income must be at least $1000 pw in each of the 26 weeks immediately before you submit the Matrix
                  • you must evidence at least 12 months ACT business activity on your ABN at date of Matrix submission.
                • If you are including a spouse / partner and/or children in your application, and they are in Australia, they must have lived in Canberra for the six months immediately before the date of Matrix submission.

                
                Overseas applicants

                • The nominated occupation must be on the latest ACT Critical Skills List.
                • The applicant must have been working full time in their nominated occupation.(Lift Mechanic has been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - 24 June 2022)
                • The applicant must hold the relevant Australian registration or licencing if it is required for theie nominated occupation.
                • The applicant must have a full time job offer in their nominated occupation for at least two years.
                • The applicant must meet the Department requirement for ‘proficient’ or ‘superior’ English; or you hold a valid passport issued by the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland.
                • The applicant and any migrating dependents (except children enrolled at school in the ACT) must not have lived in Australia for the last year. and do not hold a current Australian visa (or bridging visa), except an Australian visitor visa.
                • The applicant must have access to sufficient money to fund theie migration and settlement
                • Application Fee: $300ACTCanberra 491 Visa

                  Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 or 491 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community.

                  Canberra residents

                  You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 491 nomination:

                  • You must be living and working in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission and continue until the date of invitation.
                  • You must meet one of the following two criterion:
                    • Your nominated occupation is on the ACT Critical Skills List; (Lift Mechanic has been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - 24 June 2022)
                      OR
                      
                    • You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer;
                      OR
                      
                    • You are the majority owner of a eligible registered business located in the ACT (ineligible businesses: Sub tenancy, ride-share, taxi, delivery, courier services or an on-sold business previously used to qualify for ACT nomination.)
                  • You must be working a minimum 20 hours per week for 3 months. Your employment must be continuous; Paid leave (annual, personal or maternity) meets the continuous employment criteria; Unpaid leave only meets the continuous employment criteria if it is evidenced by a valid medical certificate (the certificate cannot be backdated).
                  • You must be in paid employment. Internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion.
                  • You may also work for more than one ACT employer or be self-employed on an ABN.
                    If you are self-employed on an ABN:
                    • Your total (taxable) income must be at least $520 pw in each of the 13 weeks immediately before you submit the Matrix.
                  • If you are including a spouse / partner and/or children in your application, and they are in Australia, they must have lived in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission.
                  
                  Overseas applicants
                  • The nominated occupation must be on the latest ACT Critical Skills List.
                  • The applicant must have been working full time in their nominated occupation.(Lift Mechanic has been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - 24 June 2022)
                  • The applicant must hold the relevant Australian registration or licencing if it is required for theie nominated occupation.
                  • The applicant must have at least 3 years full time, post-qualification work experience in their nominated occupation. The work experience must be assessed as relevant by the TRA (if the points advice service is provided by the TRA).
                  • The applicant must have researched the ACT labour market
                  • The applicant must meet the Department requirement for ‘proficient’ or ‘superior’ English; or you hold a valid passport issued by the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland.
                  • The applicant and any migrating dependents (except children enrolled at school in the ACT) must not have lived in Australia for the last year. and do not hold a current Australian visa (or bridging visa), except an Australian visitor visa.
                  • The applicant must have access to sufficient money to fund theie migration and settlement
                  • Application Fee: $300 ACTACT Streamlined PhD nomination 190 Visa

                    Canberra residents- You are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you have:

                    • Lived in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation.
                    • Completed a PhD at an ACT university.
                    Interstate resident- If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.

                    Overseas applicant- If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.

                    ACTACT Streamlined PhD nomination 491 Visa

                    Canberra residents- You are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you have:

                    • Lived in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation.
                    • Completed a PhD at an ACT university.
                    Interstate resident- If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.

                    Overseas applicant- If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.

                    Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship TASTasmania 190 Visa

                    Nomination Criteria:

                    • Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway: The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application for state nomination in an occupation closely related with the applicant's skills assessment (for a minimum of 20 hours per week); The applicant must currently be living in Tasmania; The applicant's dependants must not be living in another Australian state or territory; The employer must be a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months; A genuine need for the position should be satisfied (including a minimum 12-month contract with at least 3 months remaining at the time you apply for nomination).

                      The employment must be in an occupation listed on the Tasmanian Skilled Occupations List (TSOL)

                      Sole traders/subcontractors may be eligible for this pathway if they have a related skills assessment and at least 12 months business activity in Tasmania.

                    • Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathway: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution, have been living in the state for at least two calendar years and have completed a course of study be listed on CRICOS with a duration of at least 92 weeks. The course undertaken must be full time and on-site in Tasmania.

                      The applicant must be living in Tasmania at time of application and intends to continue living in Tasmania. The study must be:

                      • a degree (bachelor, masters or any higher degree), or a diploma or higher (standard, advanced, associate or graduate); or
                      • at least Certificate III related to an ANZSCO Major Group 3 or Group 4 occupation, and be listed on CRICOS with a duration of at least 92 weeks.
                    • Tasmanian PhD candidates Pathway: Tasmanian PhD candidates who have not completed an undergraduate degree in Tasmania are eligible in this pathway after living in Tasmania and completing at least 2 years of their PhD discipline in Tasmania.
                    • Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway: The applicant must have been living in Tasmania for at least 3 years and meets one of the following:
                      - Currently be employed in Tasmania in an ANZSCO Skill Levels 1-3, including a cumulative 12 out of the last 24 months.
                      - Currently be employed in Tasmania, including a cumulative 18 months in the last 3 years, in an ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5.
                      - Have operated a business for at least the last 2 years with taxable earnings equivalent to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (currently $53 900).

                    Processing Time: 4-6 weeks

                    Sponsorship Fee: $220

                    TASTasmania 491 Visa

                    Nomination Criteria:

                    • Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway: The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application for a minimum of 20 hours per week; The employment does not need to be related to the skills assessment (If the applicant has a skills assessment and related employment in an occupation listed on the Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL) – they may be eligible for nomination after 3 months of employment);

                      The applicant must currently be living in Tasmania; The applicant's dependants must not be living in another Australian state or territory; The employer must be a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months; A genuine need for the position should be satisfied (including a minimum 12-month contract with at least 3 months remaining at the time you apply for nomination).

                      Sole traders/subcontractors may be eligible for this pathway if they have a related skills assessment and at least 12 months business activity in Tasmania.

                      If the employment is not related to the skills-assessment the applicant must have relevant qualifications or experience consistent with the ANZSCO definition for that role.

                      - If the applicant is working in a role classified at ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5, there must be a genuine and demonstrated severe labour recruitment difficulty for the role, endorsed by the employer in a statement detailing the need for the position, local recruitment and workforce development activities and strategies in place that have attempted to address that recruitment difficulty. Additionally the applicant must have relevant qualifications or experience consistent with the ANZSCO definition for that role (usually either a related Certificate III or 12 months experience.

                    • Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathway: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time, on-site in Tasmania and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a minimum Cert III related to an ANZSCO Major Group 3 or Group 4 occupation, and be listed on CRICOS with a duration of at least 40 weeks.
                    • Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway: The applicant must have been living in Tasmania for at least 2 years and currently be employed in Tasmania in either:
                      - a role equivalent to ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3, including a cumulative 6 months experience at the same level in the last 12 months (a minimum 20 hours per week), or
                      - a role equivalent to ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5, with a cumulative 12 months experience at the same level or higher in the last 18 months (a minimum 20 hours per week).
                    • Tasmanian Business Operator Pathway: The applicant must demonstrate that they have established and operated a business (solely owned or co-owned with spouse) in Tasmania for at least 12 months
                      The applicant's business must have provided a personal taxable income to them of at least 85 percent of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (i.e. currently $45 815)
                      Owners of massage therapy businesses must have a related skills assessment and the business must be in a hospital, aged or disability care setting or an allied healthcare setting such as a physiotherapy clinic
                      Subcontracting business owners are not eligible for consideration in this pathway.
                    • Overseas Applicant (Job Offer) Pathway: The applicant must have received a formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania that is closely related to their nominated occupation.
                      The applicant, or any of your dependents must not have lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months.
                      The applicant's employer must have a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for at least the past 12 months.
                      Your wages and conditions must be no less favourable than those that would apply to an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and salary or wages must be at least equivalent to the local market salary rate.
                      There must be a genuine and ongoing need for the applicant's position within the business and the capacity for the business to sustain their employment.
                      Massage therapist positions must be located in a hospital, aged or disability care setting or an allied healthcare setting such as a physiotherapy clinic.

                      Processing Time: 4-6 weeks

                      Sponsorship Fee: $220

                      Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell)

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