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National Innovation Visa - Subclass 858

The NIV, or National Innovation Visa, is a permanent residency visa for exceptionally talented individuals who can make significant contributions to Australia's future prosperity. It's designed to attract global researchers, entrepreneurs, innovative investors, and creatives. This visa is invitation-only, and applicants must be nominated by the Australian government. 
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Key Features:

  1. Focus on Innovation: Targets individuals with exceptional talent and skills in sectors like critical technologies, health industries, and financial services. 

  2. Invitation-Only: Requires an invitation from the Australian government to apply. 

  3. State/Territory Nomination: Nominations from Australian states or territories can improve an applicant's priority for an invitation. 

  4. Priority Sectors: Certain sectors, like critical technologies, health industries, and financial services, are prioritized. 

  5. Permanent Residency: Grants permanent residency in Australia, allowing holders to live, work, and study indefinitely. 

  6. Pathway to Citizenship: Provides a pathway to Australian citizenship. 

  7. Family Inclusion: Allows eligible family members (spouse, de facto partner, and dependent children) to be included in the application. 

  8. No age limit although applicants under 55 are generally preferred.

  9. No job offers required, but applicants must demonstrate the ability to earn a high income or show exceptional talent in their field Fast-tracked

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Requirements:

  1. Demonstrate Exceptional Talent:

    • Applicants must demonstrate outstanding global achievements and a strong connection to Australia. 

  2. Meet Priority Criteria:

    • Individuals in specific priority sectors or with top-of-field awards may be prioritized. 

  3. Secure Nomination:

    • Obtaining state or territory nomination can improve an applicant's chances of receiving an invitation. 

  4. Receive Invitation:

    • Once nominated and meeting the necessary criteria, applicants will receive an invitation to apply for the NIV within 60 days of invitation.

Cost:

  1. From AUD4,985.00

  2. You might also have to pay other costs for:

    • Health checks

    • Police certificates

    • Biometrics.

    • Others

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Recent Updates:

Recent Updates:

  1. The NSW government has recently opened its National Innovation Visa nomination program. 

  2. State/Territory nomination programs can be crucial for improving an applicant's priority for an invitation. 

  3. EOI (Expression of Interest) submissions and invitations are being tracked. 

  4. Processing times for the visa can be found on the Immigration and citizenship website

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