A medical device founder gains Australian permanent residence through the NIV

Background

Mr Wang, founder of a medical device company in Taipei, applied with his wife and two children. He wanted to develop his technology in Australia.

Main concern

He worried the NIV was highly competitive and he might not be invited.

Our approach

Through an incubator he built an R&D project, secured a Form 1000 nomination and prepared his expression of interest, with an honest assessment of his competitiveness.

Process and outcome

He was invited and granted permanent residence.

Adviser’s comment

The NIV is invitation-only — evidence and nomination are the keys.

Australia NIV application process

1. Assessment and incubation agreement (About 2–4 weeks): We assess your background and project direction and sign the incubation agreement.
2. Nomination and expression of interest (About 4 weeks): The incubator helps secure the Form 1000 nomination and you submit an expression of interest (EOI).
3. Invitation and application (4–8 weeks): Once invited, you must lodge the visa application within 60 days.
4. Decision and arrival (About 6–12 months): Once approved, travel to Australia to activate permanent residence, set up the company and advance R&D and commercialisation.

Is this right for you?

Every family’s background and timeline is different. To find out whether a similar plan could work for you, book a free consultation with Global Immigrate.

Based on a real client’s experience; names and some details have been changed for privacy.

Learn more: Australia National Innovation Visa (NIV) — Incubator Pathway