remain in Australia for up to 6, 7 or 8 years after the date of grant of the original Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (Subclass 188) in the Business Innovation stream .
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Business Innovation Extension stream
This provisional visa lets holders of a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) in the Business Innovation stream extend their remain in Australia.
At a Glance
From AUD 1,205.00
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You need to
- hold, or in certain cases must have held a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Business Innovation stream for at least three years or
- hold, or in certain cases must have held a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Business Innovation Extension stream stream and not have held more than one Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Business Innovation Extension stream visa and
- be nominated by a State or Territory government agency.
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With this visa, you may
- operate a new or existing business in Australia
- bring eligible members of your family with you
- lodge an application for a permanent Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) Business Innovation stream if you meet certain requirements