Australia’s PR will provide ‘National Innovation Visa’, what conditions will have to be fulfilled?

Australia PR Visa: Australia is one of the few countries in the world where Permanent Residency (PR) is given on the basis of talent. If you have done good work in any field, then you can come to Australia and work and stay as long as you want. If you also want to live in Australia, then you have a golden opportunity. The new National Innovation Visa (NIV) has been introduced here, which has replaced the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858). This visa has been launched recently.
The Australian government wants to attract skilled and capable people to its country through NIV, who can contribute to the economic progress of the country. The government is especially looking for people with expertise in areas like advanced technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, biotechnology and medical innovation. The fees for this visa starts from 4,840 AUD (about Rs 2.6 lakh). Let us know about this visa in detail and understand how to apply for it.

What is National Innovation Visa?

The National Innovation Visa is a permanent residency visa. This is for those people who have done excellent work in their field. To get a visa you need to demonstrate that you can contribute to Australia’s economy, society and internationally. If you have also worked in technology or AI field and have achieved achievements, then you can apply for this visa.

Getting the NIV gives you the right to live, work and study in Australia. After meeting certain conditions, you can also apply for Australian citizenship. For this visa, you will need nomination from an Australian citizen, permanent resident or any organization. Additionally, you will also need an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs.

Who can apply?

National Innovation Visa has been brought keeping in mind four types of people, which are as follows:
Innovative Investors: Investors who can make a significant contribution to Australia’s economy and innovation.
Entrepreneurs: New and experienced entrepreneurs whose business is doing well, especially under government schemes.
Global Researchers: Researchers with excellent academic records, good publications, high citations and big awards.
Athletes and Creatives: The best in their field, who can bring glory to Australia in the world and contribute to the progress of the country.

What is the benefit of getting NIV and how to apply?

For those who get the National Innovation Visa, the path to permanent residency opens for them. Once you get PR, you can live and work or study in Australia. Earlier people above 55 years of age could not apply, but now there is no age limit. If your English is not good, you can also apply by paying extra fees. People from many different walks of life can apply for it, as long as they fulfill the conditions.

Applying for a visa is also very simple. First of all you have to send an EOI (Expression of Interest) to the Department of Home Affairs. In EOI you will tell about your information and qualifications. If your EOI is selected, you will receive an invitation and a UI (Unique Identifier). Using this UI you can apply for visa through ImmiAccount. This is an online portal.