Long Term Business Visa Trends Analysis

LTBV LTBV Trend Analysis

Quality Outcomes for LTBV Applications

Capital Investment of LTBV Applications (previous 12 months)

LTBV Common themes for declined applications: Low quality business proposals, such as dairies, $2 shops, liquor outlets, buying a small share in a small business, Lack of a significant benefit. Frequently we are seeing applications where it is claimed that paying taxes, capital investment and other marginal benefits meet immigration instructions. Bona fide, the applicant appears to lack a genuine interest in owning and operating a successful business, and appears more intent on gaining residence through a marginal/small scale business with limited capital investment.

Quality Outcomes for LTBV Applications

LTBV  Lack of specific market research prior to the LTBV being lodged  People claiming work experience instead of business experience (where they have owned and operated a business)  Insufficient evidence of funds  No verifiable business experience  Financial forecasts that lack detail of assumptions

Quality Outcomes for LTBV Applications

LTBV Further helpful tips and suggestions to get your application processed faster

Application form must be completed in full. Providing a business plan in physical form AND digital form (MS Word format) will definitely allow faster processing of your application. Clearly index your application/business plan in sections that align to the application form. All supporting documentation should be included in these sections.

Quality Outcomes for LTBV Applications

LTBV A cover letter outlining the index (contents) along with a brief synopsis of your clientᾼs suitability and the benefit is considered highly useful. Do not provide superfluous information, if it does not clearly demonstrate a significant link to an immigration instruction requirement. Declare if an applicant has ever been involved in business failure, bankruptcy, fraud or financial impropriety.

Quality Outcomes for LTBV Applications