What is the Australia Global Talent Visa?
The Australia Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858), recently renamed the National Innovation Visa, is a permanent visa for exceptionally talented individuals who can demonstrate internationally recognized achievements in specific fields, allowing them to live, work, and study in Australia. The main purpose of this visa is to attract highly skilled professionals and researchers to Australia in priority sectors, contributing to the country's economic and social growth. The program focuses on attracting talent in Agri-food, Energy, Health Industries, Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space, Circular Economy, DigiTech, Infrastructure and Tourism, Financial Services and FinTech, and Education.
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Why apply for the Subclass 858 visa?
The Subclass 858 or the National Innovation Visa comes with a lot of benefits, which include:
- Right to migrate, study, or work in Australia
- Live in Australia with the status of a Permanent Resident (PR) for an indefinite period
- Access Medicare and other social benefits
- Sponsor eligible family members
- Apply for citizenship
Who can apply for the Subclass 858 visa?
You would be eligible to apply for the Subclass 858 (National Innovation Visa) if you:
- demonstrate internationally recognized exceptional and outstanding achievements in a profession, sport, arts, or academia/research, be nominated by an eligible entity, and demonstrate your benefit to Australia
- have relevant skills and recognition in your field
- have been nominated by the Department of Home Affairs in Australia
- meet the health and character requirements
- have cleared language proficiency tests with the required proficiency level
- do not have any unsettled debts from the Australian government
- have not held certain visas like Subclass 600, Subclass 601, Subclass 676, Subclass 456 or Subclass 488
Note: You must sign a document stating that you will respect the law and order and the way of life in Australia.
How to apply for the National Innovation Visa?
The steps to apply for the National Innovation Visa (NIV) are listed below:
Step 1: Check if you are eligible for the visa
Step 2: Fill out the visa application form
Step 3: Arrange and submit the required documents
Step 4: Pay the required fees
Step 5: Wait for the visa to be processed
Step 6: Fly to Australia
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