Expressions of Interest (EOIs)
The Department assesses Expressions of Interest (EOIs) based on:
- Evidence of exceptional and outstanding achievements, and
- Alignment with the National Innovation Visa (NIV) program priorities.
Receiving an invitation to apply for an NIV does not mean your visa eligibility has already been approved. Once you submit a visa application, the Department will assess your application in full, including all supporting evidence provided.
NIV Priority Order
Invitations are issued according to the following priority levels:
Priority 1 – Highest Priority
Exceptional candidates from any sector who are internationally recognised experts and recipients of prestigious global “top of field” awards.
Priority 2
Candidates from any sector nominated on an approved Form 1000 by an expert Australian Commonwealth, State, or Territory Government agency.
Priority 3 – Tier One Sectors
Candidates with exceptional and outstanding achievements in the following Tier One sectors:
- Critical Technologies
- Health Industries
- Renewables and Low Emission Technologies
Priority 4 – Tier Two Sectors
Candidates with exceptional and outstanding achievements in the following Tier Two sectors:
- Agri-food and AgTech
- Defence Capabilities and Space
- Education
- Financial Services and FinTech
- Infrastructure and Transport
- Resources
Indicators of Exceptional and Outstanding Achievement
The NIV is an exclusive permanent visa designed for highly skilled migrants with an internationally recognised record of achievement in their field.
Examples of achievements that may support an NIV application include:
- International “top of field” awards
- Nationally recognised research grants
- PhD qualifications with significant academic influence or thought leadership
- Other recognised indicators of high-calibre talent
- Nomination by an expert Australian Commonwealth, State, or Territory Government agency
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