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The Australian Government has introduced the National Innovation Visa (NIV), a permanent visa program for exceptionally talented migrants, effective from December 7, 2024. This visa replaces the Global Talent Visa and aims to attract individuals with world-leading skills to contribute to Australia's long-term prosperity.
Application Process:
Priority Categories:
The NIV application process prioritizes candidates in the following order:
Recipients of internationally prestigious awards: Such as Nobel Prize laureates, Fields Medal recipients, Booker Prize winners, or Olympic gold medallists.
Exceptionally talented individuals endorsed by a relevant Australian government agency: This includes endorsements from state, territory, or federal agencies.
Individuals with exceptional skills in critical sectors: Including critical technologies, renewables and low emission technologies, and health industries.
Talented individuals in key industries: Such as agri-food and ag-tech, resources, defence capabilities and space, education, financial services and fin-tech, and infrastructure and transport.
Eligibility and Benefits:
Age and Language Requirements: There is no age limit for the NIV, and English language requirements are flexible.
Residency Status: NIV holders can stay in Australia permanently.
Work and Study: Visa holders are permitted to work and study in Australia.
Healthcare Access: Enrolment in Australia's public healthcare scheme, Medicare, is available.
Family Sponsorship: NIV holders can sponsor relatives to come to Australia.
Travel Rights: Visa holders can travel to and from Australia for five years.
For more detailed information and updates, prospective applicants should consult the official Live in Melbourne website and the Department of Home Affairs.
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