Australia, NIV 858: sourced answers
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Citizenship, visa or residence programme
What status does the main applicant obtain under the programme
a permanent visa on grant
«Permanent residency entitlements Skip to navigation Skip to main content Loading Select language English You have entered feedback mode. Right click on translated text to report Menu Menu Home Affairs Portfolio Immigration and citizenship pop-up content starts Back Search Popular searches Your previous searches pop-up content ends ImmiAccount Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) My Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) Page Image Permanent resident Permanent residency entitlements Page Content Entitlements An Australian permanent resident and an Australian citizen are not the same. As a permanent resident of Australia, you generally can: remain in Australia indefinitely work and study in Australia enrol in Australia's national health scheme, Medicare* apply for bank loans to buy property sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible travel to and from Australia for as long as your travel facility permits. Please see Overseas travel as a permanent resident . …»
Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · source copy as of 2026-10-03
«National Innovation Visa Skip to navigation Skip to main content Loading Select language English You have entered feedback mode. Right click on translated text to report Menu Menu Home Affairs Portfolio Immigration and citizenship pop-up content starts Back Search Popular searches Your previous searches pop-up content ends ImmiAccount Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) My Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) Page Image Visas for innovation National Innovation Visa Australia needs to attract the brightest and the best, to help grow a stronger economy. Page Content National Innovation Visa The National Innovation visa (subclass 858) is an invitation-only permanent visa. It is for exceptionally talented migrants from across the world. It is for established and emerging leaders with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement, who can make significant contributions in sectors of national importance that will benefit Australia's future prosperity. These migrants will help create jobs and drive productivity growth in key sectors of the Australian economy. …»
Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · source copy as of 2026-10-03
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