National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858)

Delware Consulting is your trusted guide to the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858) Australia’s invitation-only permanent visa for world-class talent. Replacing the former Global Talent Visa, the NIV is designed to attract individuals with internationally recognised impact, and through our specialized services, we help you position and present your strongest possible case. The National Innovation Visa (NIV) is a permanent residency visa aimed at individuals who have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding achievement in their field. This visa offers direct access to Australia’s permanent residency for those with global acclaim in research, entrepreneurship, innovation, arts, sport, or other high-impact domains.

National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858)

Key Benefits of the NIV

You obtain permanent residency from day one with freedom to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.

You may include your spouse and dependent children in the same application.

After fulfilling residency requirements, you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.
  • Who Is Eligible?

    • Demonstrate an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in their field (profession, research, arts, or sport)
    • Be currently prominent and active in that domain, with sustained achievements.
    • Be nominated by an Australian nominator with national reputation (a citizen, permanent resident, or recognised Australian organisation) using Form 1000.
    • For applicants under 18 or over 55, show that their presence will offer “exceptional benefit” to the Australian community.
  • Our Service Offering

    Delware Consulting offers end to end support for aspiring NIV applicants:

    • Eligibility audit & profiling we assess your record vs NIV requirements

    • Nominator strategy we help identify or validate a suitable Australian nominator and prepare Form 1000

    • Expression of Interest & invitation guidance  we craft a strong EOI aligned to NIV scoring priorities

    • Document assembly & submission  from awards, publications, patents, media coverage, testimonials, to health and character forms

    • Application lodging & follow-up we manage your visa submission and liaise with the Department of Home Affairs

    • Post-grant support including compliance, renewals, and pathways to citizenship

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