Before starting your application, it’s important to understand the requirements and options available in South Australia.
You can choose to apply for a visa or state nomination on your own, or you may decide to engage a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
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While completing your application, use this information to understand the process, requirements and supporting documents.
Skilled migrants wanting to move to South Australia can support their visa application by applying for State nomination.
State nomination from South Australia can strengthen your skilled visa application.
If you are applying for state nomination for a skilled migration visa, this checklist outlines the documents required to support your application.
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Cannot fill your South Australian business position locally? You may be able to sponsor a skilled migrant to join your team.
While there are a number of steps involved in employing overseas skilled workers, we want to make the process as easy to navigate as possible.
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The National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) (NIV) is a permanent visa for individuals who have an internationally recognised record of outstanding achievement in their field.
South Australian state nomination for the NIV is aimed at attracting high-calibre, high-performing individuals who can drive innovation, productivity and growth in the state.
To apply for the NIV from the Department of Home Affairs, you must:
To be considered for South Australian state nomination for the NIV, you need to have high-calibre talent and internationally recognised achievements which can contribute to the South Australian economy.
This includes:
National Innovation Visa
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