Month: February 2025

National Innovation Visa – NIV (Subclass 858) + Common FAQs answered

Australia’s Department of Home Affairs officially launched the new 858 NIV (National Innovation Visa) on December 7, 2024. This high-threshold permanent residency visa is designed to attract top global talent and is specifically aimed at individuals with exceptional international achievements. The visa operates through an Expression of Interest (EOI) invitation system, prioritizing applicants in fields … Continue reading “National Innovation Visa – NIV (Subclass 858) + Common FAQs answered”

Skills in Demand (SID) Visa (Subclass 482) + Common FAQs answered

On December 7th, 2024, the Australian Government has effectively made substantial updates to the temporary skilled visa program, replacing Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa with the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, while the visa subclass remains 482.  Thee SID visa contains 3 streams:  Specialist Skill Stream Core Skill Stream Labour Agreement Stream Unlikely the previous … Continue reading “Skills in Demand (SID) Visa (Subclass 482) + Common FAQs answered”