Australian Immigration Daily News

The Migration (Arrangements for Certain Business Skills Visas) Amendment (LIN 24/078) Instrument 2024 has been introduced to support the implementation of the Subclass 858 (National Innovation) visa, effective from 6 December 2024. This amendment ensures that the application process aligns with the updated framework for the National Innovation Visa.

Key Details:

• Purpose: The amendment formalises application lodgement methods for the Subclass 858 visa, ensuring clarity and consistency in administrative processes.
• Requirements:
  • Applications must use the approved form (Form 47NI) and adhere to the specified submission methods, either online or via email where authorised.
  • Compliance with these requirements is necessary for applications to be considered valid.

Implementation and Consultation:

• This instrument is part of the broader legislative changes under the Migration Amendment (National Innovation Visa) Regulations 2024, designed to attract exceptional talent to critical sectors in Australia.
• As the amendment is administrative in nature, further consultation was not required beyond the engagement undertaken during the development of the National Innovation Visa framework.

Implications for Applicants:
Applicants intending to apply for the Subclass 858 (National Innovation) visa must ensure adherence to the updated lodgement requirements to avoid invalid applications.

This amendment reflects the Government’s commitment to maintaining an efficient, transparent, and streamlined migration process to support its broader economic and innovation strategies.

Source: Migration-Arrangements-for-certain-business-skills-visas-Amendment-LIN-24078-Instrument-2024.pdf and Migration-Arrangements-for-certain-business-skills-visas-Amendment-LIN-24078-Instrument-2024-Explanatory-Statement.pdf