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What is an 858 Global Talent Independent (GTI) stream visa?

The subclass 858 Global Talent visa, is part of the Global Talent Independent Skilled visa program. The visa allows highly skilled and talented individuals in target industries to migrate permanently to Australia. You must be nominated by an eligible individual or Australian organisation/business. The minimum requirements for 858 Global Talent Visa are set out below:

858 Global Talent Visa Program Requirements

The Global Talent Independent Skilled visa program is a streamlined pathway for highly skilled candidates in specific industry sectors (places are also available for exceptionally talented, recent PhD graduates). There is a set number of places available for the program each year.

To be eligible under this streamlined program, you must be able to attract an Australian salary that is at least the Fair Work High Income Threshold of AUD167,500 (this figure is adjusted annually on 1 July) AND be highly skilled in one of the following target industry sectors:

·         Agriculture (Food & Technology)

·         Education

·         Resources & Energy

·         Financial Services & Technology

·         Health Industries

·         Digital Technology

·         Infrastructure & Tourism

·         Defence, Space & Advanced Manufacturing

·         Circular Economy

Visa Applicant

You must also:

  • be nominated by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian organisation/business. Your nominator must be nationally recognised in your field, and endorse your achievements and international standing;
  • have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession or academia and research within a target industry (and be still prominent in that field);
  • be an asset to the Australian community (if under 18 or over 55 years of age, you must demonstrate that you would be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community);
  • have no difficulty in obtaining employment in Australia or establishing yourself independently in your field; and
  • meet the relevant health and character criteria

Step 1: Consultation

In order to qualify for GTI program consideration, you need to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI), which sets out how you meet the relevant requirements. If successful in your EOI, the Department of Home Affairs (the DHA) will invite you to apply for the subclass 858 Global Talent visa and will provide you with a ‘unique identifier’ for your visa application.

The first step is to schedule a video consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents. During the consultation, we will assess your situation and your background to determine your eligibility.

We offer convenient video consultations on any device.

We will send you a fixed fee quote following the consultation which breaks down the applicable fees for each step. 

We offer split fee payments to assist you financially during the preparation stages of your visa journey. 

Step 2: Eligibility Assessment

Once you engage in our services, we will first conduct an initial assessment of your eligibility for 858 Global Talent Visa. This involves reviewing your qualifications, work experience, English language and other circumstances, to establish whether or not you are likely to meet the relevant requirements.

We will then provide you with informed and comprehensive advice about your ability to meet the minimum standards, including Global Talent Independent Visa Program consideration, that the DHA requires migrants to fulfil in order to qualify to apply for 858 Global Talent Visa.

Note: Our initial assessment of your eligibility does not guarantee that you will (or will not) in fact be issued an invitation to apply for this visa or successfully apply for this visa. Whether or not the DHA issues you with an invitation to apply for a visa, or grants you a visa, will depend upon whether you meet the EOI and/or visa criteria.

Step 3: Expression of Interest

Once your eligibility for 858 Global Talent Independent (GTI) stream visa visa has been determined, we will prepare and lodge your EOI. At this time, you will need to specify your nominator and provide your nominator’s completed form and supporting evidence. You must also provide supporting documents regarding your international standing and record of achievement in your field.

If your GTI program EOI is successful, you will then be invited to lodge a subclass 858 Global Talent visa application.

Step 4 Visa Application

If you have been successful in a Global Talent Independent Visa EOI, and the DHA has invited you to apply for Global Talent visa, we will prepare and lodge your visa application within the specified time frame, together with all of the documents that support the information that you provided in your EOI. Your visa application will include a unique identifier to streamline processing by the DHA. The main criterion is that you meet the requirements referred to above.

You may be in or outside Australia when applying for this visa. However, you may be ineligible to apply in Australia if you do not hold the required type of visa, hold or held an ineligible visa, or have previously been refused a visa (or had your visa cancelled).

Should your visa application be approved, you will be granted a permanent visa. You may be either in Australia or overseas when this visa is granted.

PLEASE NOTE: We estimate that it may take several weeks to prepare and lodge your application, with the time taken largely dependent on how promptly you provide us with the necessary supporting information and documents.

The time that it takes the DHA to process your application is dependent upon its processing time service standards, and may also vary due to a number of other factors, including the complexity of your case, perceived risk factors and processing priorities.

What is an 858 Distinguished Talent Pathway stream visa?

The subclass 858 – Global Talent visa allows individuals with an internationally recognised record of achievement in their field of expertise, or those who have provided specialised assistance to the Australian Government in the matters of security, to migrate permanently to Australia. You must be nominated by an eligible individual or Australian organisation/business, or endorsed by the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Global Business and Talent Attraction or Director-General responsible for national security. The minimum requirements for this visa are set out below:

Distinguished Talent Pathway Requirements

As the visa applicant, you must meet the relevant health and character criteria, AND satisfy ONE of the three sets of requirements listed below:

  1. Nomination

You must:

    • be nominated by a nationally recognised Australian Citizen, permanent resident or Eligible New Zealand citizen or Australian organisation/business in your field, endorsing your achievements and international standing, and:

    • have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, sport, the arts or academia and research (and are still prominent in that field); and

    • be an asset to the Australian community (if under 18 or over 55 years of age, you must demonstrate that you would be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community); and

    • have no difficulty in obtaining employment in Australia or establishing yourself independently in your field

  1. Special Envoy Endorsement

You must be endorsed by the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Global Business and Talent Attraction, a taskforce dedicated to attracting high-value global business and exceptional talent in key market sectors.

 

  1. National Security Endorsement

You must be endorsed by the Director-General responsible for national security for having provided specialised assistance to the Australian Government in matters of security.

Step 1: Consultation

The first step is to schedule a video consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents. During the consultation, we will assess your situation and your background to determine your eligibility.

We offer convenient video consultations on any device.

We will send you a fixed fee quote following the consultation which breaks down the applicable fees for each step. 

We offer split fee payments to assist you financially during the preparation stages of your visa journey. 

Step 2: Eligibility Assessment

Once you engage in our services, we will first conduct an initial assessment of your eligibility for this visa. This involves reviewing your qualifications, work experience, English language and other circumstances, to establish whether or not you are likely to meet the relevant requirements.

We will then provide you with informed and comprehensive advice about your ability to meet the minimum standards that the Department of Home Affairs (the DHA) requires migrants to fulfil in order to qualify to apply for this visa.

Note: Our initial assessment of your eligibility does not guarantee that you will (or will not) in fact successfully apply for this visa. Whether or not the DHA grants you a visa, will depend upon whether you meet the visa criteria.

Step 3: Visa Application

We will prepare your visa application and lodge it with the DHA for assessment. The main criterion is that you meet the requirements referred to above.

You may be in or outside Australia when applying for this visa. However, you may be ineligible to apply in Australia if you do not hold the required type of visa, hold or held an ineligible visa, or have previously been refused a visa (or had your visa cancelled). Please contact us for further details.

Should your visa application be approved, you will be granted a permanent visa. You may be either in Australia or overseas when this visa is granted.

PLEASE NOTE: We estimate that it may take several weeks to prepare and lodge your application, with the time taken largely dependent on how promptly you provide us with the necessary supporting information and documents.

The time that it takes the DHA to process your application is dependent upon its processing time service standards, and may also vary due to a number of other factors, including the complexity of your case, perceived risk factors and processing priorities. Please contact us for current information regarding likely processing timeframes for this type of application.

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Receive ongoing case management from a team of experienced professionals to ensure your application progresses smoothly, we liaise with the Department on your behalf.

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Receive a full review and final check of all supporting evidence prior to lodgement to ensure everything meets the legal requirements.

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Your registered migration agent will complete all applications and forms on behalf of you and your partner.

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Receive legally written submissions by our expert professionals in Australian immigration law to support your application when if required.

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Receive an in-depth explanation of things to look out for such as enter by dates, must not arrive after dates and travel return facilities upon visa grant.

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Ensure you remain lawfully onshore whilst awaiting a decision on your application.

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Receive ongoing support, including record-keeping and reminders, to ensure compliance with the relevant criteria.

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