[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":81},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fzo0ZGvFZ8fA53EB4fWr6kuwWc-W2skaILRKZpTIOJaQ":3,"$fgGpcmMruo6TMQJxznk5nf1eKETMXqIT4gThpSNXjC4M":34},{"_id":4,"name":5,"subclass":6,"slug":7,"category":8,"type":9,"description":10,"officialUrl":11,"sections":12,"__v":33},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459374","Global Talent visa","858","global-talent-858","Work","Permanent","Allows highly skilled and talented individuals in specific target sectors to live and work permanently in Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fnational-innovation-visa-858",[13,17,21,25,29],{"title":14,"content":15,"_id":16},"Overview","The Global Talent visa is closed to new applications as of 6 December 2024. The National Innovation visa has replaced the Global Talent visa. We will continue to process on-hand Global Talent visa applications in accordance with processing priorities and annual migration planning levels.\n\n#### Stay\n\nPermanently\n\n#### Cost\n\nFrom AUD4,985.00\n\n#### Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002F_layouts\u002F15\u002FFIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=1057a7be-45e1-4b08-af28-b81c4827a08c&TermSetId=a76074c9-979d-4db3-adcc-34af89495da2&TermId=8d21fa49-19a7-4d58-8bb0-31134b271c2b). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\n#### With this visa, you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, Medicare\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may need to wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits.\n\n[See all conditions](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions\u002Fsee-your-visa-conditions?product=858)\n\n[Check your eligibility](#Eligibility)\n\n#### You must\n\n-   be invited to apply for this visa and lodge your visa application within 60 days of invitation. For information on Expression of Interest, see [National Innovation visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fvisas-for-innovation\u002Fnational-innovation-visa).\n-   either be in or outside Australia but not in immigration clearance when you apply and when we grant this visa\n-   have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas:\n    -   a profession\n    -   a sport\n    -   the arts\n    -   academia and research.\n-   have a nominator with a national reputation in your area of talent who is one of the following:\n    -   an Australian citizen\n    -   an Australian\n    -   an \n    -   an Australian organisation.\n\n#### Help with your visa\n\nIf you need help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459375",{"title":18,"content":19,"_id":20},"About this visa","[National Innovation visa](#aboutVisa-index-0)\n\n[With this visa you can](#aboutVisa-index-1)\n\n[Apply from](#aboutVisa-index-2)\n\n[How long you can stay](#aboutVisa-index-3)\n\n[Include family](#aboutVisa-index-4)\n\n[Cost](#aboutVisa-index-5)\n\n[Processing times](#aboutVisa-index-6)\n\n[Your obligations](#aboutVisa-index-7)\n\n[Travel](#aboutVisa-index-8)\n\n[Visa label](#aboutVisa-index-9)\n\n* * *\n\n## National Innovation visa\n\nThe National Innovation visa (NIV) (subclass 858) 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.\n\nThe NIV seeks established and emerging leaders with high-calibre talent and skills who can make significant contributions that will benefit Australia’s future prosperity.\n\nThis includes:\n\n-   global researchers\n-   entrepreneurs\n-   innovative investors\n-   athletes and creatives.\n\nWe process NIV visa applications in line with Ministerial Direction 112. This Ministerial Direction contains the processing order for NIV applications, and indicators of exceptional and outstanding talent.\n\nThe Department must invite you before you can apply for this visa. To have us consider you for an invitation you must submit an [Expression of Interest (EOI)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fnational-innovation-visa-form).\n\nIf successful, we will email you a unique reference and identifier to use when you apply for a subclass 858 visa.\n\nFor more information on the NIV invitation process, including EOI requirements, see [National Innovation visa](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fworking-in-australia\u002Fvisas-for-innovation\u002Fnational-innovation-visa).\n\nApplicants can apply for the National Innovation visa (subclass 858) online. To apply, go to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n## With this visa you can\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   attend free English language classes through the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if eligible\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   travel to and from Australia for 5 years\n-   if eligible, become an [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may need to [wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period).\n\n## Apply from\n\nYou must either be in or outside Australia but not in immigration clearance, when you apply and when this visa is decided. \n\n## How long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.\n\nYou become a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa, if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia with this visa, if you are outside Australia.\n\n## Include family\n\nYou may include when you apply. You can also add members of your family to your application at any time before we make a decision.\n\nIf you are under 18 years old, you can only include your parents and  of that parent.\n\nFamily members who apply for the visa must meet our health and character requirements. This is regardless of whether they are accompanying you to Australia.\n\nFor more information on health requirements, see [Meeting our health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFor more information on character requirements, see [Character requirements for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nIf you have not included your partner or dependent children in your application, tell us the reason why.\n\n## Cost\n\nFor the cost of the visa for the main applicant, see [Fees and charges for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges\u002Foverview).\n\nThere is an extra charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.\n\nWe cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge.\n\nYou may have to pay an extra fee for any applicant aged 18 years or older who has less than functional English. This charge is called the second instalment. We will tell you when to pay the second instalment.\n\nFind out more about [functional English requirements](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english).\n\nFor more information on the second instalment charge, see [Fees and charges for visas](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Ffees-and-charges\u002Foverview).\n\nTo work out what your visa will cost, you can use the [Visa Pricing Estimator](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-pricing-estimator?visa=858).\n\nThe estimator does not take into account the second instalment or other costs. This includes health checks, police certificates and biometrics.\n\nFor information on the cost of health checks, refer to [Your health examinations](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth\u002Fyour-health-examinations-appointment).\n\nFor information on the cost of biometrics, refer to [biometrics](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fbiometrics).\n\n## Processing times\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Actual processing times can vary due to circumstances including:\n\n-   if you have lodged a complete application, including all required supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to requests for additional information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on supporting information\n-   how long it takes to receive extra information from external agencies, in relation to health, character, and national security requirements\n-   how many places are available in the migration program\n-   how your application is aligned with the order of consideration set out in Ministerial Direction no. 112 and [processing priorities for skilled visa applications](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fskilled-visa-processing-priorities).\n\n## Your obligations\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\nWe expect that you will contribute to Australia in your area of expertise.\n\n## Travel\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years, to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157).\n\nTo see when the 5 years ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n## Visa label\n\nWe will digitally link your visa to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459376",{"title":22,"content":23,"_id":24},"Eligibility","## Have this visa\n\nIf you are outside Australia when you apply, you do not need to hold a specific visa to apply for this visa. However, if you are in Australia when you apply, you must hold one of the following:\n\n-   a\n-   [Bridging visa A – BVA - (subclass 010)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-a-010)\n-   [Bridging visa B – BVB – (subclass 020)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-b-020)\n-   [Bridging visa C – BVC – (subclass 030)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fbridging-visa-c-030)\n\nIf you currently hold, or your last substantive visa held was one of the following, you must have held that visa for at least 3 years when you apply:\n\n-   [Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-work-regional-provisional-491) or\n-   [Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be invited to apply\n\nYou can only apply for this visa if we invite you. See [before you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fglobal-talent-visa-858#HowTo).\n\n* * *\n\n## Be nominated on a Form 1000 at time of application\n\nWhen you apply, you must provide a completed [Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000). (538KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1000.pdf)\n\nYou must have your internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement attested by a nominator who has a national reputation in the same area as you, and is one of the following:\n\n-   an Australian citizen\n-   an Australian\n-   an\n-   an Australian organisation.\n\nYou must answer all relevant questions on the Form 1000 in accordance with the instructions on the form. Your nominator must sign your form.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement\n\nYou must have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas:\n\n-   a profession\n-   a sport\n-   the arts\n-   academia and research.\n\nThis means that you:\n\n-   have superior abilities and achievements to others in your area\n-   are acclaimed as exceptional in any country where your area is practised\n-   have a record of sustained achievement unlikely to diminish in the near future.\n\nYou must also participate in an area that is recognised and accepted in Australia and has international standing.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be still prominent\n\nThis means that you continue to be active in your area by having recent exceptional achievements.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be an asset to the Australian community\n\nYour contribution may be:\n\n-   economic\n-   social\n-   cultural\n-   to raise Australia's academic, artistic or sports standing internationally.\n\nYou must contribute to the nation as a whole.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have the ability to establish yourself in Australia\n\nYou must demonstrate that:\n\n-   you would be able to find work or\n-   become independently established, in your area of expertise in Australia without difficulty.\n\n* * *\n\n## Be this age\n\nYou can be any age to apply for this visa.\n\nIf you are under 18 years old, or are 55 years or older when you apply, you must be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community.\n\nThe exceptional benefit to the Australian community should be:\n\n-   ongoing\n-   sustained and\n-   realised shortly after migration.\n\nThe exceptional benefit may include:\n\n-   making exceptional contributions to the Australian economy\n-   creating employment opportunities for a large number of Australian residents\n-   driving research development and innovation in sectors of national importance\n-   enhancing Australia's global standard in an important area.\n\n* * *\n\n## Have functional English\n\nApplicants aged 18 years and older at the time of application, must provide evidence of having at least [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language\u002Ffunctional-english).\n\nIf you do not have at least functional English, you must pay a [second instalment of the visa application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fglobal-talent-visa-858#About).\n\nIf you would prefer to pay the second instalment instead of showing evidence of functional English, you must tell us via your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our health requirement\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\nFamily members not coming with you to Australia may also need to meet our [health requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth).\n\n* * *\n\n## Meet our character requirement\n\nYou and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter).\n\nFamily members not coming with you to Australia must also meet our [character requirement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fcharacter). \n\n* * *\n\n## Have paid back any debt to the Australian government\n\nYou or any family members (including those who do not apply for the visa with you) cannot owe the Australian government money. You must pay any outstanding Australian government debt, or have a payment arrangement in place before we can grant you a visa.\n\n* * *\n\n## Sign the Australian values statement\n\nIf you are 18 years of age or older, you must have read, or had explained to you, the [Life in Australia booklet](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values). You must also confirm you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws when you sign an [Australian Values Statement](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Faustralian-values).\n\n* * *\n\n## Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused\n\nWe will consider your immigration history when we decide your application. This means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused.\n\nIf you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused, in some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa. See [Limitations on applications in Australia (129KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1026i.pdf).\n\nIf applying for a visa from outside Australia see [Can I go to Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fentering-australia\u002Fcan-i-go-to-australia\u002Fre-entry-ban).\n\nIf you want immigration assistance, see [Who can help with your visa application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n* * *\n\nMeet all these criteria? Check how to apply in our [step by step](#HowTo) guide.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459377",{"title":26,"content":27,"_id":28},"How to apply","Step 1\n\nBefore you apply\n\n#### Find a Nominator\n\nYour nominator is a person or organisation who is willing and able to attest to your achievements. They must completing a Form 1000 - [Nomination for National Innovation visa (538KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1000.pdf).\n\nYou must attach the completed Form 1000 to your visa application when you apply.\n\nFor more information, see **Nominator Documents** under Step 2.\n\n#### Submit an Expression of Interest\n\nTo have us consider you for an invitation to apply for this visa, submit an [Expression of Interest (EOI)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fdepartmental-forms\u002Fonline-forms\u002Fnational-innovation-visa-form).\n\nIf we invite you, your invitation will contain a unique reference and identifier to use when you apply for a visa. You must apply within 60 days of the invitation.\n\nWe will not accept applications lodged without an invitation or outside of the specified timeframe.\n\n#### Get help with your application\n\nOnly some people can help you apply. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance they must be:\n\n-   a [registered migration agent](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-migration-agent)\n-   a [legal practitioner](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fusing-a-legal-practitioner) or\n-   an [exempt person](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fexempt-person).\n\nYou can appoint anyone to receive documents on your behalf relating to your visa matter.\n\nLearn more about [authorised recipients.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Fauthorised-recipents)\n\nStep 2\n\nGather your documents\n\nYou must include documents to support the claims you make in your application and show you meet the visa criteria.\n\nDocuments you provide in your visa application must show the achievements claimed in your EOI. These achievements granted your invitation to apply for this visa.\n\n#### Provide accurate information\n\nProvide accurate information. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information).\n\n#### Identity documents\n\nInclude the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.\n\nAlso include:\n\n-   a national identity card, if you have one\n-   proof of change of name, if relevant.\n\nDocuments that prove a change of name include:\n\n-   a marriage or divorce certificate\n-   change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority\n-   documents that show other names you have used or been known as.\n\n### Relationship documents\n\nIf you are or have been married, widowed, divorced or permanently separated, you must provide proof. This can include:\n\n-   divorce documents\n-   death certificates\n-   separation documents or\n-   statutory declarations.\n\nIf you have not included your partner or dependent children in this application, tell us the reason why. For example, if they already hold Australian citizenship or are a permanent resident.\n\n#### Record of achievement documents\n\nYou must provide evidence that your achievements place you among the best in your area of expertise.\n\nExamples of evidence include, but are not limited to:\n\n-   prestigious awards and prizes from internationally recognised organisations including:\n    -   Nobel Prize\n    -   Breakthrough Prizes\n    -   L’oreal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science\n    -   Turing Award\n    -   ACM Prize in Computing\n-   top of field level sports or arts awards and honours, for example:\n    -   Olympic Gold medal\n    -   Pulitzer Prize\n    -   Booker Prize\n    -   Laureus World Sportsman\n    -   Sportswoman of the year\n-   a national level research grant in Australia or an equivalent from other countries\n-   a research-based PhD from a top global university\n-   recent publications in top ranked journals\n-   a high h-index\n-   recent keynote appearance\u002Fs at a high-profile international conference\n-   past or current connections with Commonwealth, State or Territory based innovation hubs\n-   relevant international patents for cutting edge products\u002Ftechnological advancements\n-   a demonstrated track record of supporting successful innovative ventures\n-   leading internationally reputed companies to their Initial Public Offering\n-   success at major national or international sporting competitions\n-   a sustained record of well-recognised work, and receipt of honours, accolades and major commissioned works in the arts\n-   current earnings or an offer of employment with earnings at or above the [Fair Work High Income Threshold](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fwc.gov.au\u002Fhigh-income-threshold), in your area of achievement\n-   professional designations, such as Academic Level D or E professors or lead research fellows\n-   online business, personal or academic webpages\n-   supporting statements from government, professional, scientific, cultural, sporting or other peak bodies\n-   memberships or key appointments at industry advisory boards or committees\n-   international media coverage of your achievements.\n\nThe evidence you supply to support your record of achievement must also show recent prominence in your area of expertise.\n\nIf you are under 18 years old, or 55 years or older when you apply, you must provide evidence you would be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community. Examples of evidence could include:\n\n-   a statement regarding your professional plans upon settling in Australia\n-   an employment offer for a senior leadership position in Australia\n-   service agreements or business contracts with prominent Australian organisations\n-   pitch-deck or business plan to establish a highly innovative organisation that would fill an industry gap, and\u002For create employment opportunities for a large number of Australian residents\n-   grants associated with planned research in Australia\n-   membership or appointment to industry advisory boards or regulatory authorities in Australia\n-   if under 18, evidence of your capacity to support yourself in your area of expertise without parental or family financial support. \n\n#### Nominator documents\n\nYou must attach a completed Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000) when you apply.\n\nYou must also provide evidence that your nominator has:\n\n-   a national reputation in the same area as you\n-   (if your nominator is a person) Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency in Australia, or status in Australia\n-   (if your nominator is an Australian organisation) proof that the signatory of Form 1000 is authorised to represent the organisation.\n\nWe will not process your visa application if you do not attach a completed Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000) when you apply.\n\nView the [Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000) (538KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1000.pdf).\n\n#### Ability to establish yourself in Australia\n\nYou must prove you can work or support yourself in your area of achievement. \n\nYou should give us:\n\n-   a statement detailing your knowledge of opportunities in Australia in your area of achievement\n-   information provided by your nominator\n-   letters from organisations or other relevant bodies in Australia that show future employment or possible business opportunities\n-   qualifications or experience you have gained during previous residence in Australia\n-   your employment or business background\n\nYou cannot include income from work outside your field.\n\n#### Character documents\n\nYou and any family members above 16 years of age who apply for the visa with you must meet our character requirement.\n\nEvidence of character we require include:\n\n-   an Australian police certificate if you have spent 12 months or more in Australia in the last 10 years since you turned 16. We only accept complete disclosure National Police Certificates issued by the [Australian Federal Police](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afp.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fservices\u002Fcriminal-records\u002Fnational-police-checks). We do not accept standard disclosure certificates or national police certificates issued by Australian state or territory police\n-   an overseas police certificate from every [country](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fcontact-us\u002Foffices-and-locations), including your home country, where you spent 12 months or more in the last 10 years since you turned 16\n-   military service records or discharge papers, if you served in the armed forces of any country.\n\nSome countries require a letter from the Department to issue police certificates. The Department will provide these letters after you have made an application.\n\nYou may be required to complete and provide the following forms:\n\n-   [Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment (596KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F80.pdf)\n-   [Form 1221 Additional personal particulars information (331KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1221.pdf).\n\nIf there are delays getting your character documents, upload evidence showing your attempts to get them to your ImmiAccount.\n\n#### Functional English documents\n\nGive proof you have at least [functional English](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fenglish-language).\n\nApplicants aged 18 years and older at the time of application must provide evidence of functional English. If you do not have at least functional English you must pay a [second instalment of the visa application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fdistinguished-talent-858?bk=aboutVisa-index-3#About).\n\nYou must provide a statement showing your intention to pay the second visa application charge for each person with less than functional English.\n\nWe will tell you when to make this payment.\n\n#### Partner documents\n\nWe need to see evidence of your 's identity and relationship with you. \n\nTo show this, provide:\n\n-   identity documents and photos\n-   character documents\n-   marriage certificate, if applicable\n-   documents about other relationships, if applicable.\n\nFor relationships, include either:\n\n-   evidence that your relationship is registered by an Australian State or Territory\n-   enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months before you apply.\n\nFor both married and de facto applicants you must give evidence that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship. Evidence can include but is not limited to:\n\n-   joint bank account statements\n-   billing accounts in joint names\n-   joint leases or mortgages\n-   documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you.\n\n#### Dependants under 18 documents\n\nFor every dependant 18 years old or younger who is applying with you, include:\n\n-   copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of any dependent children\n-   copies of adoption papers, if applicable. \n\n#### Parental responsibility documents\n\nYou must get consent for any applicant under 18 years of age to migrate to Australia from anyone who:\n\n-   has a legal right to decide where the child lives and\n-   is not coming to Australia with the child.\n\nThey must complete either:\n\n-   [Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years (276KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1229.pdf)\n-   [statutory declaration](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ag.gov.au\u002FPublications\u002FStatutory-declarations\u002FPages\u002Fdefault.aspx) giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.\n\nOr, you can show us either:\n\n-   an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia\n-   that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate.\n\nInclude:\n\n-   an identity document showing the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration. Such evidence could be a passport or driver’s licence\n-   adoption papers or other court documents, if applicable.\n\n**Note:** If your child is likely to turn 18 while your application is processing, you must give evidence they are dependent on you. See the section 'Dependants over 18 documents' below for more information. A child who turns 18 while your application is processing and who is not dependent on you cannot satisfy the criteria for this visa.\n\n#### Dependants over 18 documents\n\nTo include your child who is over 18 in your visa application, they must have turned either:\n\n-   18 years of age but not yet turned 23, and dependent on you or your partner\n-   23 years of age, and unable to earn a living to support themselves because of physical or cognitive limitations and dependent on you or your partner.\n\nTo show this provide:\n\n-   identity documents\n-   documents about their other relationships, if applicable\n-   character documents.\n\nIf your child is likely to turn 23 while your application is processing, you must show evidence they are dependent on you because of disability.\n\n#### Proof of dependency\n\nYou must show that the child is dependent on you by providing:\n\n-   proof of your relationship with the dependant such as a birth certificate or adoption papers\n-   if the child is aged 23 or is likely to turn 23 while your application is being processed, you must also include a report from a qualified medical practitioner. This must state they are dependent on you or your partner because of the total or partial loss of their bodily or mental functions\n-   a completed [Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (307KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F47a.pdf).\n\nYou must also prove this person has been financially dependent on you for at least 12 months before you apply. You could include:\n\n-   proof they live with you\n-   their tax records\n-   proof they are studying\n-   proof of payments made by you to them or on their behalf.\n\n**Note:** A child who turns 23 while your application is processing and who does not meet these requirements cannot satisfy the criteria for this visa.\n\n#### Tell us you are getting help\n\nTo nominate someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence, use [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration assistance, use [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Prepare your documents\n\n#### Translate\n\nHave all non-English documents translated into English.\n\nProvide original and translated documents in your application. \n\nTranslators in Australia must be accredited by the [National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naati.com.au\u002F).\n\nTranslators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:\n\n-   full name\n-   address and telephone number\n-   qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.\n\nThese details must be in English.\n\n**Note:** You do not need to have any documents certified.\n\n#### Scan or photograph\n\nScan or photograph all documents (English and non-English) in colour.\n\nThe scans and photographs must be clear.\n\nIf a document is more than one page, save it all as one file.\n\n#### Photographs\n\nProvide a digital photograph of each person you include when you apply.\n\nPhotographs should have:\n\n-   head and shoulders only\n-   a white background.\n\n#### Keep\n\nKeep a copy of your completed application.\n\nStep 3\n\nApply for the visa\n\nYou can apply for this visa online.\n\n#### Give accurate information\n\nGive accurate information in your application. See what happens [if you can't prove your identity or don't provide true information](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fproviding-accurate-information)\n\n#### Apply online\n\n1.  Create an account or sign in to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au\u002Flusc\u002Flogin).\n2.  Pay the [application charge](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline\u002Fhow-to-pay). We will not process your application until you have paid the charge.\n3.  [Attach supporting documents](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline) to your application.\n4.  Submit your application.\n5.  Note the transaction reference number (TRN).\n\nStep 4\n\nAfter you apply\n\nWe will tell you when we receive your application.\n\n#### Health exams\n\nYou and any family members who apply for the visa with you must meet our health requirement.\n\nIf you did not complete health examinations before you apply, wait for a request from the Department before you complete health examinations.\n\nLearn more about [health requirements.](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fmeeting-our-requirements\u002Fhealth)\n\n#### Biometrics\n\nWe will let you know if you need to give .\n\n#### Attach more information\n\nIf you did not send us all documents when you applied, attach them in [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\nWe might also ask you to submit more information. We are not obliged to do so and may decide your application without requesting more documents.\n\n#### Status updates\n\nWe do not give updates on applications. You should wait for us to contact you.\n\nCheck if we have asked for more information in your [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Fonline).\n\n#### Travel after you apply\n\nYou don't have to tell us if you want to travel outside Australia while we process your application. To be granted this visa, you must either be in Australia or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when we make a decision.\n\nIf you leave Australia, make sure you have a valid visa to return. To see if you can return on your visa, check [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n#### Stay lawful\n\nIf you apply for the visa while in Australia, make sure you stay lawful. You must hold a valid visa while we process your application.\n\nWhen you applied for this visa, we may have granted you a Bridging visa. If your visa expires before we decide your application, that bridging visa will come into effect. You can stay in Australia on the bridging visa while we process your new visa application.\n\nDo not ask us to cancel your current visa. If we cancel your visa, you:\n\n-   will be in Australia as an unlawful non-citizen and\n-   may not be eligible for a Bridging visa A.\n\nLearn more about [visa expiry](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n#### Add family members\n\nYou can add to your application after you apply, but before we decide on your visa.\n\nVisit ImmiAccount and attach a completed [Form 1436 - Adding an additional applicant after lodgement (481KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1436.pdf).\n\nIf you are under 18 years of age, you can only include members of the family unit when you apply. Your members of the family can include:\n\n-   a parent\n-   a member of the family unit of that parent.\n\n#### Newborn child\n\nFind out what to do if [your child is born after you apply](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation\u002Fhad-a-baby).\n\n#### Mistakes on your application\n\nLet us know as soon as you can if you made a mistake on your application.\n\nVisit ImmiAccount and attach a completed [Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answer(s) (168KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F1023.pdf).\n\n#### Help with your application\n\nLet us know if you no longer want someone to:\n\n-   receive your correspondence - complete [Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (301KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956a.pdf)\n-   provide immigration advice - complete [Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person (308KB PDF)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fform-listing\u002Fforms\u002F956.pdf).\n\nUpload your written notification or your forms to [ImmiAccount](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fapplying-online-or-on-paper\u002Foverview).\n\nFor more information, see [Who can help you with your application](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fhelp-support\u002Fwho-can-help-with-your-application\u002Foverview).\n\n#### Tell us if things change\n\nTell us if things change after you lodge your application but before we have made a decision.\n\nThings you need to let us know about include:\n\n-   changes to your phone number, email, address or passport\n-   changes to your marital or de facto status\n-   the birth of a child\n-   you want to withdraw your application.\n\nSee what to do when your [situation changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fchange-in-situation).\n\nStep 5\n\nVisa outcome\n\nYou can be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when we decide your visa application. We will let you know our decision in writing.\n\nIf we grant your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   your visa grant number\n-   the date your visa starts\n-   your visa conditions, if applicable\n\nKeep a copy of the decision.\n\nIf we refuse your visa, we will tell you:\n\n-   why we refused the visa\n-   whether you have a right to a review of the decision.\n\nWe will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459378",{"title":30,"content":31,"_id":32},"When you have this visa","[Coming to Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-0)\n\n[In Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-1)\n\n[Leaving Australia](#haveThisVisa-index-2)\n\n* * *\n\n## Coming to Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nYou must have a valid:\n\n-   visa to enter Australia\n-   passport or other travel document.\n\n### At the Border\n\n#### Completing an Incoming Passenger Card\n\nAll people arriving in Australia must complete the [Incoming Passenger Card](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Fcrossing-the-border\u002Fat-the-border\u002Fincoming-passenger-card-\\(ipc\\)). You will get the card on board your flight.\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n## In Australia\n\n### What you can do when you have this visa\n\n-   stay in Australia permanently\n-   work and study in Australia\n-   attend free English language classes provided by the [Adult Migrant English Program](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fsettling-in-australia\u002Famep\u002Fabout-the-program), if you are eligible\n-   enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, [Medicare](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fmedicare)\n-   sponsor your relatives to come to Australia\n-   [travel to and from Australia for 5 years](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverseas-travel)\n-   if eligible, apply for [Australian citizenship](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nNewly arrived residents may have to [wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.humanservices.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fenablers\u002Fnewly-arrived-residents-waiting-period). \n\nYour visa will come with conditions attached to it. To see your conditions use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### See how long you can stay\n\nThis is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia permanently.\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day:\n\n-   we grant the visa if you are in Australia\n-   you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia.\n\n### What you must do on this visa\n\nYou and your family members must obey all Australian laws.\n\n### Travelling on your visa\n\nYou can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years, to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident you will need a [Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157)](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fresident-return-visa-155-157).\n\nTo see when the 5 years ends, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nFind more information about being a [Permanent Resident](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fpermanent-resident\u002Foverview).\n\n### New Zealand passport holders\n\nIf an immigration officer processes your clearance at our border, we recommend you tell them you:\n\n-   have a National Innovation visa (subclass 858)\n-   do not want a Special Category visa (subclass 444)\n\nIf you do not tell them, you might be granted the subclass 444 visa. The subclass 444 visa is not a permanent visa. Grant of a subclass 444 visa might reduce your eligibility for Australian citizenship.\n\n### Proving you have a visa\n\nTo prove you have a visa and to show your visa conditions to someone, use [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\n### Working\n\nWe expect that you will use this visa to contribute to Australia in your field of expertise.\n\nYou are protected by Australian workplace law. See your [workplace rights and entitlements](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairwork.gov.au\u002Fhow-we-will-help\u002Ftemplates-and-guides\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Frights-and-obligations\u002Fvisa-holders-and-migrant-workers-workplace-rights-and-entitlements).\n\n### Bringing family\n\nAs an Australian permanent resident, you might be able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.\n\nTo find a visa for your family member, [explore visa options](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-finder).\n\n### Becoming an Australian citizen\n\nAfter a certain time, you might be eligible for Australian citizenship. Find out more about [becoming a citizen](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fcitizenship\u002Fbecome-a-citizen).\n\nFor citizenship purposes, your permanent residency starts on the day you entered Australia on this visa.\n\n## Leaving Australia\n\n### Before you leave\n\n#### Check your travel documents\n\nCheck the travel validity of your National Innovation (subclass 858) visa in [VEVO](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Falready-have-a-visa\u002Fcheck-visa-details-and-conditions).\n\nSee [what you can and must do if your visa has expired or is about to expire](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fvisa-about-to-expire).\n\n### At the border\n\n#### Leaving the airport faster\n\nWe have an automated process that uses facial recognition technology and your ePassport. You might be able to leave the airport faster if you use [SmartGate](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abf.gov.au\u002Fsmartgates).\n\n### After you leave\n\n#### To prove you have been to Australia\n\nTo get proof of your travel in and out of Australia [request your international movement records](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fentering-and-leaving-australia\u002Frequest-movement-records) .","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459379",0,[35,56,66,74],{"name":36,"slug":37,"city":38,"state":39,"services":40,"phone":52,"website":53,"stateSlug":54,"citySlug":55},"Australian Immigration Law Services","australian-immigration-law-services","Sydney","NSW",[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,7,51],"skilled-nominated-190","skilled-independent-189","skilled-work-regional-491","permanent-residence-skilled-regional-191","skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494","skills-in-demand-482","employer-nomination-scheme-186","partner-820-801","student-500","temporary-graduate-485","visitor-600","61280542537","https:\u002F\u002Faustraliavisa.com","new-south-wales","sydney",{"name":57,"slug":58,"city":59,"state":60,"services":61,"phone":62,"website":63,"stateSlug":64,"citySlug":65},"Immagine Australia Immigration Pty. 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