Glossary of Terms

The Victorian Government uses the Department of Home Affairs’ definition of English language levels and corresponding evidence. This information can be found here:

Evidence required (subclass 888): https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/functional-english

Any English language course that is fully paid for by the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). The course must be completed and passed by the date of visa nomination application for the subclass 888 visa. You can complete any course under the AMEP. Either the spouse or the primary visa holder may complete the English language training, regardless of which individual is the primary applicant for the subclass 888 visa nomination.

Evidence required (subclass 888):

• Completion Certificate of any AMEP course.
• Evidence (invoice from course provider) that the course has been provided free of charge through the AMEP.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You have 1 year to commence AMEP classes from the date of visa commencement. You have unlimited hours and a five-year period to complete your studies (with extension of time options available).

Further information about the AMEP can be found of the Department of Home Affairs website.

A high performing Victorian business must evidence both

• 6 or more full-time employees (or equivalent part-time employees) employed in the eligible Victorian business/es for no less than 6 months prior to nomination application AND
• $2,000,000 turnover in the year before the subclass 888 nomination application.

Casual workers and/or contractors are excluded.

Evidence required (subclass 888):Evidence can be provided in the form of Profit and Loss Statements and superannuation statements at the time of the subclass 888 visa nomination application.

The Skilled and Business Migration Program uses the Department of Home Affairs’ definition of Full-Time:

It is policy that ‘full‑time’ be regarded as referring to employees who normally work the agreed or award hours for employees in that occupation. Full‑time is typically 38 hours per week. If agreed/award hours do not apply, it is policy that full‑time be regarded as meaning “not less than 30 hours a week”.

Pro‑rata equivalent of the prescribed number of employees may be accepted for periods of less than a full fiscal year, particularly where businesses experience seasonal and/or market fluctuations. For example, four (full‑time) workers employed for 6 months may be considered equivalent to two (full‑time) workers employed for a full fiscal year. (Note that paid holidays may be counted as employment.)

Full‑time may also include, for example, positions subject to part‑time and/or job‑sharing arrangements provided the position is a discrete, identified job and the total number of hours worked by occupants in that position are at least 30 hours a week.

Casual employment, contractors/ other employees not paid a wage or salary are not accepted.

Evidence required:

• Spreadsheet or table outlining the total number of hours worked by each eligible employee, and
• sufficient details and evidence to enable matching of the employees’ personal details against, for example, employment or business records such as taxation records, insurance, WorkCover, superannuation documents or similar business records identifying the employee by name.

These documents may include:

• Employee contracts,
• evidence of direct wage/salary deposits to banks, or financial institutions,
• income and expenditure statement in the financial statement for that business,
• insurance documents, for example, Workers Compensation Insurance renewal declarations,
• wage and salary sheets,
• PAYG payment summaries to the ATO,
• copies of PAYG certificates issued to employees,
• superannuation statements showing a history of payment for employees,
• BAS.

An eligible employee:

• Cannot be the applicant or a member of the family unit of the applicant during that period, and
• is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or the holder of a valid New Zealand passport during that period.

The visa holder is required to purchase or rent a residential home as evidence of their residence in Victoria. Bond receipt documents and a formal lease will be required to evidence rental of a residence. Formal title deed will be required to evidence property purchase. You may also be required to provide Passenger
Movement Records and utility bills for the period of residence.

Staying with friends outside of a formal lease arrangement during this time is not accepted, as it does not demonstrate a financial commitment to continue living in Victoria.

For border towns only (those that share a border with SA or NSW) evidence of residency in Victoria will be accepted at the discretion of the Victorian Government.

The visa holder is not permitted to reside in any other state other than Victoria while holding the Victorian Nominated 188 visa.

Primary visa holders or their spouse are also required to meet the Department of Home Affairs’ residency requirements for this visa subclass.

This refers to the practice of products being sold in/to overseas markets without the express consent of the trademark owner. This type of exporting is not permitted and is not eligible for Victorian nomination.

This exclusion ensures that Victorian nominated business migrants export with the permission of the product manufacturer or trademark holder. This ensures that the business migrant is not competing against the trademark owner in the same market for the same clientele. It also encourages the migrant to interact with brand owners and identify areas they could collaborate for growth into new markets.

To evidence qualifications, the relevant award certificate and complete transcript is required, in addition to the qualification being listed in the applicant’s relevant SkillSelect EOI at the time of nomination.

To qualify for Victorian Government visa nomination, you must show that your complying investments will make a contribution to the Victorian economy.

All complying balancing and Emerging Companies investments made by Victorian Government nominated Investor Stream visa holders must either ensure the:

• Victorian investment is included in the chosen investments, or
• the managed fund provider maintains an office in Victoria.

Any eligible investment under the Complying Investment Framework that includes investment into businesses, infrastructure, projects or ventures located in Victoria is considered to be a Victorian Investment.

Victorian based Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP), Venture Capital Limited Partnership (VCLP) or a Fund of Funds (AFOF). The fund must be registered with the Department of Industry, Science, Energy
and Resources and comply with the current applicable Complying Investment framework. This includes eligible Private Equity funds.

VC funds are considered “Victorian” if they have an operating business address in Victoria (not a home office – must be a reasonable commercial address that
is fit for purpose) and have a dedicated employee resource located in Victoria.

Primary visa holders or their spouse are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs residency requirements for this visa subclass, with regard to the number of days spent in Australia.

Staying with friends outside of a formal lease arrangement during this time is not accepted by
Victoria, as it does not demonstrate a financial commitment to continue living in Victoria. It is also not able to be sufficiently evidenced.

For border towns only (those that share a border with SA or NSW) these can be accepted at the discretion of the Victorian Government.

The visa holder is not permitted to reside in any other state other than Victoria while holding a Victorian nominated subclass 188 visa.

To qualify for Victorian Government visa nomination, you must show that your complying investments will make a contribution to the Victorian economy.

All complying balancing and Emerging Companies investments made by Victorian Government nominated Significant Investor Stream visa holders must either ensure that the:

• Victorian investment is included in the chosen investments, or
• the managed fund provider maintains an office in Victoria.

Any eligible investment under the Complying Investment Framework that includes investment into businesses, infrastructure, projects or ventures located in Victoria is considered to be a Victorian Investment

Victorian based Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP), Venture Capital Limited Partnership (VCLP) or a Fund of Funds (AFOF). The fund must be registered with the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources and comply with the current applicable Complying Investment framework. This includes eligible Private Equity funds.

VC funds are considered “Victorian” if they have an operating business address in Victoria (not a home office – must be a reasonable commercial address that is fit for purpose) and have a dedicated employee resource located in Victoria.

The visa holder is required to purchase or rent a residential home as evidence of their residence in Victoria. Bond receipt documents and a formal lease may be required to evidence rental of a residence, formal title deed will be required to evidence property purchase. Victoria may also require Passenger Movement Records and utility bills for the period of residence.

Primary visa holders or their spouse are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs residency requirements for this visa subclass, with regard to the number of days spent in Australia.

Staying with friends outside of a formal lease arrangement during this time is not accepted by Victoria, as it does not demonstrate a financial commitment to continue living in Victoria. It is also not able to be sufficiently evidenced.

For border towns only (those that share a border with SA or NSW) these can be accepted at the discretion of the Victorian Government.

The visa holder is not permitted to reside in any other state other than Victoria while holding the subclass 188 visa nominated by Victoria.

• The nature of the innovation, whether it increases efficiencies, creates a dynamic product or improves existing services.
• The potential economic contribution to be made to Victoria by the innovation, as well as any social or environmental benefits.
• Whether the innovation addresses a significant need in an industry sector in Victoria.
• Whether the innovation is likely to lead to employment opportunities for Victorians.
• Whether a patent, design or trademark has been registered for the innovation.

• the third-party funding body has Victorian operations, or
• the entrepreneurial activity will be undertaken in Victoria.

The visa holder is required to purchase or rent a residential home to facilitate their residence in Victoria. Bond receipt documents and a formal lease will be required to evidence rental of a residence, formal title deed will be required to evidence property purchase. Victoria may also require Passenger
Movement Records and utility bills for the period of residence.

Primary visa holders or their spouse are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs residency requirements for this visa subclass, with regard to the number of days spent in Australia.

Staying with friends outside of a formal lease arrangement during this time is not accepted by
Victoria, as it does not demonstrate a financial commitment to continue living in Victoria. It is also not able to be sufficiently evidenced.

For border towns only (those that share a border with SA or NSW) these can be accepted at the discretion of the Victorian Government.

The visa
holder is not permitted to reside in any other state other than Victoria while holding the subclass 188 visa nominated by Victoria.