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National Innovation (Subclass 858) Visa Document Checklist
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National Innovation (Subclass 858) Visa Document Checklist

The National Innovation (Subclass 858) visa is a niche pathway to attract highly skilled migrants to work and live permanently in Australia. The visa targets individuals who have an “internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement” in either a profession, a sport, the arts, or academia and research. You can read more detailed information about this program in an…
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4 September, 2025
What are the National Innovation Visa Priority Sectors? (Updated on: 4 September 2025)
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What are the National Innovation Visa Priority Sectors? (Updated on: 4 September 2025)

On 6 December 2024, the National Innovation (Subclass 858) visa was released – for more information see our article here. While the legislative criteria remains very similar to the former Global Talent (Subclass 858) visa, the visa introduced a mandatory expression of interest (EOI) and invitation process. Individuals familiar with the former Global Talent Independent (GTI) program (see here), would…
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4 September, 2025
A Complete Guide to ART Visa Refusal Appeals (Updated: 4 September 2025)
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A Complete Guide to ART Visa Refusal Appeals (Updated: 4 September 2025)

If you disagree with a visa refusal decision, you may be able to apply for a “merits review” of that decision to the Migration and Refugee (M&R) Division of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). This article will take you through an in-depth explanation of how to appeal your visa refusal and navigate the ART process. Note: In October 2024, the…
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4 September, 2025
How much will an ART (formerly AAT) review cost and how long will it take? (Updated on: 4 September 2025)
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How much will an ART (formerly AAT) review cost and how long will it take? (Updated on: 4 September 2025)

If you disagree with a visa refusal decision, you may be able to apply for a “merits review” application to Migration and Refugee (M&R) Division of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), which replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in October 2024. The ART are not bound by the refusal decision made by the Department and will reconsider each case on…
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4 September, 2025
What can you expect at your ART Hearing? (Updated on: 4 September 2025)
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What can you expect at your ART Hearing? (Updated on: 4 September 2025)

If you have applied for a review of your visa refusal with the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), you may be anxious and unsure about what to expect at your hearing. This article will take you through key information about what you can expect at your ART hearing within the Migration and Refugee Division. What is the ART? The ART is…
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4 September, 2025
Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) Document Checklist
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Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) Document Checklist

The Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa is a points tested application, giving the holder a 5-year temporary visa to live, work, and study in a designated regional area - with pathways to permanent residency. Although anyone can submit an expression of interest through SkillSelect, it is an invitation only application where you need to either (a) be sponsored by…
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1 September, 2025