Australia: Business Innovation and Investment programme paused pending review

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Visa & immigration

Australia — Most streams of the Business Innovation and Investment programme (subclass 188) were paused to new applications from 1 July 2024 pending a broader review. Remaining approvals continue to be processed for applications already in the pipeline. The review is expected to substantially reform the programme; timeline for reopening unclear as of April 2026.
Who it affects: Prospective Business Innovation and Investment (subclass 188/888) applicants.