VIC Immigration Law - How to Employ Brother in Malaysia?

[Iowna Kessler]

Hi,

I have a small business. I want to employ my brother to work for me, because I am trying to expand my business. He is from Malaysia. How do I go about that under Immigration Law?


Thanks

 

[Sophea]

Is he doing the work in Malaysia or do you need him to come to Australia?

 

[Ann Zhou]

The immigration law does not restrict you to sponsor your brother as long as you brother fit the bill (meet the visa requirement). There is two steps that you need to go through: first your sponsorship approval, secondly your brother fit the bill.

Ann Zhou, Lawyer & Registered Migration Agent, Elliot Lawyers - Sydney, NSW - LawTap - Find a Lawyer & Book Online Instantly.

 

[Iowna Kessler]

Is he doing the work in Malaysia or do you need him to come to Australia?

He is in Malaysia. I need him to come over to Australia to help me with my business.

 

[Iowna Kessler]

The immigration law does not restrict you to sponsor your brother as long as you brother fit the bill (meet the visa requirement). There is two steps that you need to go through: first your sponsorship approval, secondly your brother fit the bill.

J ZHOU
Solicitor and Migration Agent 0214048

I called the immigration and they told me I have to prove that I can't get anyone to work for me first. Is that true, and my brother might be too old?

 

[Sophea]

Yes depending on what type of visa he will try to get, for a skilled position you have to show that it couldn't be filled by an Australian before you can import someone to do the job.

 

[Iowna Kessler]

Yes depending on what type of visa he will try to get, for a skilled position you have to show that it couldn't be filled by an Australian before you can import someone to do the job.

Ok, thanks. I wanted to give him part of my business. I can't manage it on my own.

 

[Sophea]

Maybe a different type of visa if he was to become an owner in the business. Not sure though.

 

[Iowna Kessler]

Maybe a different type of visa if he was to become an owner in the business. Not sure though.

Thanks Sophea