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Global Talent Visa SC858

The Global Talent Visa represents an exclusive pathway for eminent, exceptionally skilled individuals in designated sectors, offering a compelling opportunity for numerous highly talented professionals seeking permanent residency in Australia.

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Designated Fields for the Global Talent Visa Initiative

  • Education

  • Resources

  • Infrastructure and Tourism

  • Energy

  • Agri-food and AgTech

  • Health Industries

  • Financial Services and FinTech

  • DigiTech

  • Circular Economy

  • Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space

Eligible Nominators for Applicants of the Global Talent Visa

Eligible nominators for a Global Talent Visa applicant include:

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  •  an Australian or New Zealand citizen renowned in the applicant's field

  •  an Australian entity proficient in the same expertise area.

 

    ​​    Importantly, the role of the nominator is not to offer employment or undertake                  sponsorship responsibilities for the applicant.

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Applicants are advised that once the visa application has been submitted, the choice of nominator cannot be altered. Amendments to the nominator can only be made prior to lodging the application, albeit potentially causing delays in the process. It is important to note that Global Talent Officers are ineligible to serve as nominators. Applicants should leverage their Australian networks to identify a suitable nominator.

Eligibility Criteria for the Australian Global Talent Visa

Criteria for Qualification in the Global Talent Independent Program Additionally Require:

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  • Demonstrate global recognition through documented evidence of significant and extraordinary accomplishments.

  • Candidates are required to uphold stringent criteria and exhibit a remarkable history of distinguished and exemplary professional accomplishments. Such credentials may encompass roles in leadership, patent ownerships, accolades within the professional sphere, contributions to international journals, features in media publications, and memberships in global organizations.

  • Maintain a distinguished presence within their area of specialization.

  • Submit documentation proving their potential contribution to Australia within their area of specialization.

  • Encounter no challenges in securing employment or gaining recognition within their professional domain in Australia: the applicant is currently employed, possesses an Australian job proposal, or furnishes additional proof of professional demand.

  • Candidates are required to demonstrate the capability to secure an annual income of AUD 167,500 or more (a figure that is subject to yearly revisions every 1st of July). Assessments will account for present earnings evidenced by payroll documentation or contractual agreements, as well as prospective employment propositions detailing compensation.

  • Falling within the age range of 18 to 55 years (options remain available beyond the age of 55).

  • Show evidence of achieving a Functional English level (overall IELTS score of 4.5).

Duration for Global Talent Independent (GTI) application processing

  • In the 2022-2023 migration agenda, the Global Talent Visa has been accorded less precedence compared to previous years. Nonetheless, the visa processing duration remains relatively short, with our clients typically receiving their visas within two to three months post-application submission.

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  • Yet, it is anticipated that the Expression of Interest (EOI) stage will be considerably more time-consuming and rigorous according to the Department's expectations. Identifying a suitable nominator emerges as the most critical and demanding aspect of this process.

Who is eligible to engage in the Global Talent Program?

Honors Masters and Bachelors Degrees

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As of 20 January 2021, qualifications such as Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research, and Bachelor with Honors, in isolation, will cease to qualify for invitations under the Global Talent program.

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PhD holders and candidates nearing their thesis submission

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PhD holders are required to furnish documentation confirming their completion of studies in a designated priority sector within the past three years. Similarly, doctoral candidates need to submit proof of their imminent completion of their PhD program, alongside evidence of their remarkable and distinguished professional accomplishments.

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All PhD graduates and candidates are required to furnish verifiable evidence that their academic credentials align with Australian educational benchmarks. They are obligated to demonstrate that their achievements are exceptional, outstanding, and that their research contributions hold significant international relevance. Fulfilling the responsibility of presenting proof of adherence to these standards is essential for the applicants. It is strongly recommended for applicants to seek guidance from authoritative Australian educational resources.

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For more details, please visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/

 

Steps to Apply for a Talent Visa

  • Complete and submit a specialized Expression of Interest (EOI) form to verify your eligibility against all required visa criteria.

  • Obtain an invitation code to verify your nomination.

  • Submit your application for the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858) via ImmiAccount.

  • Kindly note, receiving an error message likely indicates that your document upload exceeded the maximum size limit of 19MB.

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