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Australia's New NIV Visa: Direct Path to Permanent Residency

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Australia introduced the National Innovation Visa (NIV) on December 7, 2024, to attract top talent in key fields, aiming to boost Australia’s technological innovation and economic growth. The NIV replaces the highly popular GTI (Global Talent Independent) program and focuses more on technology innovation experts who have internationally recognized outstanding achievements.

 

Advantages of the NIV Visa


  1. No Age Limit: Applicants under 18 or over 55 must demonstrate a special contribution of benefit.

  2. Relaxed Language Requirements: IELTS score of 4.5 on average, with the option to waive the English requirement by paying a language fee.

  3. No Specific Educational Requirements.

  4. Direct Path to Permanent Residency (PR).

  5. No Net Asset Requirements.

  6. Family Members Can Also Obtain Green Cards.

 

Target Audience


The NIV visa is an EOI (Expression of Interest) invitation-based system, where invitations are prioritized according to specific categories. The higher the priority, the greater the chances of receiving an invitation.

  • Priority 1: International top award winners (e.g., Nobel Prize, Olympic Gold Medals).

  • Priority 2: Nominees from Australian federal, state, or territory government expert bodies, including athletes, inventors, and innovative entrepreneurs listed on approved Form 1000.

  • Priority 3: Outstanding talent in primary industries: critical technologies (AI, robotics, internet tech), health sector, and new energy.

  • Priority 4: Outstanding talent in secondary industries: agricultural food/agritech, infrastructure/transportation, energy, financial services/fintech, defense/space, and education.

 

Application Requirements


  1. Applicants must have internationally recognized outstanding achievements in the aforementioned fields.

  2. Applicants must be nominated by a nominator or organization in the same field, with national reputation and influence in Australia.

  3. An IELTS average of 4.5, with the option to waive the English requirement by paying a language fee.

  4. Annual salary must be at least $175,000 AUD, or provide a job offer in the same field from Australia with a salary of $175,000 AUD.

 

Conclusion


The Australia NIV visa offers low English requirements, no age limit, and a direct path to permanent residency, opening up new immigration pathways for entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in migrating to Australia and meet the above criteria, don't miss this opportunity. In the future, we will be releasing more exciting content, so please stay tuned.

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