National Innovation Visa

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Project Introduction

The National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) (NIV) is a permanent visa for exceptionally talented migrants from across the world. These migrants will help create jobs and drive productivity growth in key sectors of the Australian economy.

 

 

The NIV is for established and emerging leaders with high-calibre talent and skills who can make significant contributions that will benefit Australia’s future prosperity.

This includes:

  • Global researchers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Innovative investors
  • Athletes and creatives who can make significant contributions that will benefit Australia’s future prosperity.

Project Advantages

No age limit
Low English proficiency requirements
No skill assessment required
No asset proof required
Fast processing
Australia permanent visa

Priority Order

Priority one

Exceptional candidates from any sector who are global experts and recipients of international ‘top of field’ level awards.

Priority two

Candidates from any sector nominated on the approved Form 1000 by an expert Australian Commonwealth, State or Territory Government agency.

Priority three

Candidates with exceptional and outstanding achievements in a Tier One sector:

  • Critical Technologies
  • Health Industries
  • Renewables and low emission technologies
Priority four

Candidates with exceptional and outstanding achievements in a Tier Two sector:

  • Agri-food and AgTech
  • Defence Capabilities and Space
  • Education
  • Financial Services and FinTech
  • Infrastructure and Transport
  • Resources

Priority sectors

Tier One Priority Sectors
  • Critical technologies
  • Renewables and low emission technologies
  • Health Industries
Tier Two Priority Sectors
  • Agri-food and AgTech
  • Education
  • Defence Capabilities and Space
  • Financial Services and FinTech
  • Infrastructure and Transport
  • Resources

Application Process

We evaluate and contract for you
Nominator/Organization submit application
Submit EOI
EOI was invited
Submit visa application
Health examination and supplementary materials
Successful approval