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Suncorp Stadium. Image Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.

BSMQ issuing new invitations for business visa applications. Invitations for skilled applications are still currently suspended.

21-05-2018

Business nominations BSMQ is continuing to issue new invitations for business applications, however due to a backlog of applications, the processing of new business visa applications may be delayed until July 2018. Skilled nominations BSMQ currently has a backlog of applications and is temporarily suspending issuing new invitations for skilled applications until July 2018. … Continued

BSMQ Agribusiness Investment Delegation at Beef Australia 2018

BSMQ Agribusiness Investment Delegation – Beef Australia 2018

18-05-2018

BSMQ hosted a delegation from China, Taiwan, and Vietnam in various locations in Queensland from 8 to 15 May 2018 to showcase the investment opportunities in Queensland’s agricultural industry, particularly in beef and horticulture. There were 22 delegates comprising of migration agents, business migrants and investors. The program kicked off in BSMQ’s head office in … Continued

Trade 2018: Health and Knowledge Program

14-05-2018

BSMQ hosted a health and aged care delegation to Trade 2018, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Trade and Investment Program, from 9-13 April 2018. The delegates were given an exclusive access to Queensland leaders in the fields of health, biomedical, life sciences, and aged care. They also learnt about Queensland capabilities in health, including world leading … Continued

Important information for business visa holders: subclass 188 extension eligibility

30-04-2018

Only subclass 188 visa holders which have applied under the Business Innovation and Significant Investor streams may be eligible for visa extensions. These visa extensions are granted by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), however the applicant must first seek approval from BSMQ. It is very important to remember when that DHA will treat an … Continued

Criterion Hotel Motel. Image courtesy of the Rockhampton Regional Council.

Council region spotlight: Rockhampton Regional Council

18-04-2018

Rockhampton is recognised globally as the economic heart of Central Queensland, located on the Tropic of Capricorn, about 600km north of Brisbane and around 1000km south of Cairns. Recognised nationally as the beef capital of Australia, beef produced in Rockhampton is exported across the world. In addition to beef, there are a range of emerging agricultural … Continued

Your guide to migrating to Queensland: private and public transport

05-04-2018

You have just arrived in one of our international airports and are ready to find your way to where you will be staying in Queensland. So what is the best option for you? You may still need to organise another mode of transport to get to your final destination, especially for those on regional visas … Continued

Event: Australian Tax and Investment Seminar for SIV holders

03-04-2018

BSMQ, PwC and Westpac jointly held an Australian Tax and Investment Seminar on the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Australian Asset Allocation on 27 March 2018. There were over 60 attendees, including current migrants, migration agents and other stakeholders. This was an aftercare initiative designed for Queensland Significant Investor Visa (SIV) holders with a Chinese … Continued

BSMQ Office – Easter long weekend closure

26-03-2018

The BSMQ office will be closed from 29 March to 2 April 2018 for the Easter long weekend. We will re-open on 3 April 2018.

BSMQ has temporary updates to Skills Occupations list

BSMQ update to QSOL: Finance Manager and Cafe or Restaurant Manager

27-02-2018

Due to a high numbers of EOIs, BSMQ will not be issuing any more invitations for EOIs lodged on or after 27 November 2017 for the below occupations: 132211 Finance Manager 141111 Cafe or Restaurant Manager – visa subclass 190. UPDATE: BSMQ will not be issuing any more invitations for EOIs lodged on or after … Continued

BSMQ update to QSOL: Registered Nurses (including those with specialisations)

26-02-2018

Due to a high numbers of EOIs, BSMQ will not be issuing any more invitations for EOIs lodged on or after 27 February 2018 for the below occupations: 254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 254416 Registered Nurse … Continued