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</style> <div class="au-extension"> <div class="au-container"> <div class="thesis-grid"> <div> <h2 class="thesis-headline">The Passive Era is Over.<br>Enter the NIV.</h2> <div class="thesis-body"> <p> The "Golden Era" of Australian migration—where you could simply park $5M in a fund and receive a visa (Subclass 188C)—was <strong>terminated in July 2024</strong>. </p> <br> <p> The government has shifted to a "National Interest" model. The new alpha is the <strong>National Innovation Visa (NIV)</strong>. This protocol is not for passive investors; it is for elite operators and "Major Investors" who deploy capital into <strong>Critical Sectors</strong> (Green Energy, Defense, Tech) rather than generic managed funds. </p> </div> </div> <div class="thesis-alert"> <span class="alert-label">/// PROTOCOL STATUS: REPLACED</span> <div class="alert-content"> <strong>188 SERIES (SIV):</strong> CLOSED to new applicants. Do not engage agents selling this. <br> <strong>NIV (National Innovation):</strong> OPEN. This is the consolidated replacement for the Global Talent (GTI) and Business Innovation streams. It requires "Exceptional Benefit" nomination, not just points. </div> </div> </div> <div class="niv-section"> <div class="niv-grid"> <div> <span class="niv-label">● STRATEGIC PIVOT</span> <h2 class="niv-headline">From "Cash" to<br>"Critical Sector"</h2> <div class="niv-text"> To unlock the Fortress in 2026, you must reframe your wealth as "Industrial Power." <br><br> Under the NIV, we do not file you as an "Investor." We file you as a <strong>"Global Talent"</strong> in a Tier-1 Sector (e.g., Renewables, AgTech, FinTech). Your capital is the <em>evidence</em> of your talent, not the sole qualifier. This grants <strong>Permanent Residency</strong> (not provisional) immediately upon approval. </div> </div> <div class="niv-stat-box"> <div class="stat-row"> <span class="stat-big">Direct PR</span> <span class="stat-desc">No "Provisional" Waiting Period (Unlike 188)</span> </div> <div style="height: 20px;"></div> <div class="stat-row"> <span class="stat-big">Sector</span> <span class="stat-desc">Must Target "Critical Industries"</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-header"> <span>Operational Sequence (NIV Protocol)</span> <span>[ EST. DURATION: 6-12 MONTHS ]</span> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 01</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>Asset & Achievement Audit</h3> <p>We audit your career and portfolio to align with one of the <strong>7 Key Sectors</strong> (e.g., Circular Economy, Health, Advanced Manufacturing). We must prove you are "internationally recognized."</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 02</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>The Nomination</h3> <p>We secure a formal Nomination from an Australian "National Reputation" entity (e.g., a peak industry body, a unicorn founder, or a government agency). This is the gatekeeper step.</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 03</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>Visa Filing & Character</h3> <p>Once nominated, we file the NIV application. Unlike the old SIV, there is <strong>no mandatory $5M transfer</strong> required at this stage; the value is your intellectual and diverse capital, not a specific bond purchase.</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 04</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>Permanent Settlement</h3> <p>NIV grants immediate Permanent Residency. You land in Australia with full Medicare and property rights. Citizenship eligibility begins at Year 4 (assuming residency requirements are met).</p> </div> </div> <div class="au-faq-section"> <div class="timeline-header"> <span>Intercepted Queries</span> <span>[ AUSTRALIA ]</span> </div> <div class="faq-pair"> <div class="faq-q">Can I still apply for the SIV ($5M)?</div> <div class="faq-a"><strong>No.</strong> The SIV (Subclass 188C) is closed to new EOIs. If an agent tells you otherwise, they are likely trying to sell you a "Zombie" product or a failed State Nomination slot.</div> </div> <div class="faq-pair"> <div class="faq-q">What is the "Exit Tax"?</div> <div class="faq-a">Australia has a severe <strong>CGT (Capital Gains Tax) Event I1</strong>. When you <em>cease</em> to be an Australian tax resident (leave the country), you are deemed to have sold all your non-real property assets (crypto, stocks) and owe tax on the unrealized gains. Plan your exit before you enter.</div> </div> <div class="faq-pair"> <div class="faq-q">Is the NIV faster than the SIV?</div> <div class="faq-a"><strong>Yes.</strong> The SIV had a processing bloat of 12-24 months. The NIV (leveraging the Global Talent architecture) is a priority stream, often adjudicated in 6-9 months for high-caliber profiles.</div> </div> </div> </div>
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