Immigration
australia
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Your Gateway to World-Class Living, Business, and Career Opportunities
Australia is renowned globally for its exceptional quality of life, robust economy, stable political landscape, and world-class healthcare and education systems. Whether you are looking to expand your business footprint, secure temporary or permanent employment, or build a long-term future for your family, Australia offers diverse migration pathways tailored to skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors.
At Onteam, our deep-rooted presence in Australia since 2016 gives us firsthand operational knowledge and legal clarity to navigate Australia’s complex immigration framework smoothly and efficiently.
Australian Visa Pathways
National Innovation Visa (NIV)
Subclass 858
Australia’s Premier Direct Pathway to Permanent Residency for Exceptional Global TalentThe National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858) is an invitation-only visa designed to attract world-leading talent, innovators, entrepreneurs, high-calibre researchers, and exceptional professionals to drive Australia’s growth and productivity.Replacing the Global Talent Visa program, Subclass 858 grants direct Australian Permanent Residency (PR) upon approval without requiring employer sponsorship or a points-based test
Key Benefits
Direct Permanent Residency: Immediate PR for you and eligible family members (spouse and dependent children).No Points Test or Employer Sponsorship: Evaluated purely on international achievements and field impact rather than skilled point grids or job offers.
Flexible Age & English Criteria: No strict upper age limit (though applicants under 18 or over 55 must show exceptional benefit to Australia) and requires only Functional English.
Full Work & Study Rights: Unrestricted rights to work, start a business, conduct research, or live anywhere in Australia, with full access to Medicare public healthcare.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
MedTech Leader
Health Industries / MedTech
Working with this team was pivotal for our move to Australia. Their strategic guidance and deep understanding of the innovation sector made our National Innovation Visa grant seamless. We are now expanding our health tech operations in Australia with total confidence!
AgTech Scientist
AgTech Research &
Innovation
I am immensely grateful for the outstanding support throughout my visa application. Their expertise in framing our research milestones for Australian Home Affairs led directly to our visa approval. A truly invaluable partner for global researchers.
Innovative Entrepreneur
Tech Founder & Venture Scale
Securing our National Innovation Visa felt like a massive hurdle until we partnered with them. Their end-to-end guidance and network in Australia turned our vision into reality. Thank you for making our Australian expansion and visa grant possible!
National Innovation Visa (NIV)
Subclass 858
NIV - Who Is Eligible?
Applicants must demonstrate an internationally recognized record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following key profiles:
Entrepreneurs & Business Founders: Successful business owners, startup founders, or individuals with proven exit strategies or venture capital backing.
Global Researchers & Academics: Leading scientists, scholars, or technical experts with groundbreaking research, patents, high citation counts, or major publications.
Innovative Investors: Experienced investors driving high-growth initiatives, commercial expansion, or venture funding.Thought Leaders, Creatives & Athletes:
Internationally distinguished professionals in arts, culture, elite sports, or specialized domain expertise.
Core Application Requirement
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Internationally Recognized Achievements: Evidence of global prominence, such as major international awards, media features, patents, peer-reviewed journals, speaking engagements, or senior leadership roles in major organizations.
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Nominator Requirement: Must be nominated by an Australian citizen, Australian PR, eligible NZ citizen, or an Australian organization with a national reputation in your field (using Form 1000).
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Asset to Australia: Must prove the ability to easily secure employment or establish independent business operations in Australia without difficulty.
Priority Sectors
While open to global experts with top-of-field awards across any domain, applications are prioritized for specialists operating within target industry sectors, including:
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Critical Technologies & FinTech
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Health Industries & MedTech
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Renewables & Low-Emission Technologies
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Agri-Food & AgTech
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Defence Capabilities, Aerospace & Space
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Advanced Infrastructure & Transport
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dependent business operations in Australia without difficulty.
How Onteam Prime Assists Your Application
Because the National Innovation Visa depends entirely on how convincingly your evidence is curated, our experienced advisory team provides end-to-end guidance:
Eligibility Assessment: Evaluating your profile against the Department's "exceptional achievement" benchmarks.
Nominator Strategy: Assisting with selecting and structuring a compliant Australian nominator endorsement.
Portfolio & EOI Preparation: Organizing awards, patents, press coverage, and research citations into a compelling EOI package.
Complete Visa Management: Managing the entire lodgement process from EOI invitation through to PR grant.
