Global Talent Visa
Subclass 858
(Permanent)
Subclass 858
(Permanent)
Overview
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As a permanent visa, Global Talent visa (Subclass 858) is for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in an eligible field.
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You may include your family in your visa application so your entire family can migrate together.
Eligibility
Be aged 18 – 54 (inclusive) unless you are of exceptional benefit to Australia
Be of benefit to Australia economically, socially, culturally or raise Australia’s academic, artistic or sports standing internationally
Have the ability to establish yourself, through either finding work or becoming independently established in your field, in Australia
Be internationally recognised with a record of achievement – refer to Special Notes below
If applying in Australia: hold a valid visa.
Be nominated or endorsed
Your nominator must have a national reputation in the same field as you, and be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen or Australian organisation – your nomination should come from the peak Australian body in your field where appropriate
If you currently hold or your last substantive visa held was either Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) or Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494), have held that visa for at least 3 years
Have functional English
Meet health and character requirements
Special Notes
International Recognition with A Record of Achievement
You must be internationally recognised with a record of achievement in:
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a profession
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a sport
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the arts
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academia and research
Your achievements must be exceptional and outstanding. This means you:
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are prominent in your field
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have superior abilities to others in your field
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are acclaimed as exceptional in any country where your field is practised
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have a record of sustained achievement unlikely to diminish in the near future
You must also participate in a field that is recognised and accepted in Australia and has international standing
You must be currently prominent in this field.
Location
Applicants may be in or outside Australia at the time of application and visa grant.
Duration of Stay
This is a permanent visa that allows you to stay permanently in Australia. However, its travel facility expires after 5 years so you will need to apply for Resident Return Visa (Subclass 155 & 157) or Australian citizenship (if eligible) if you wish to travel overseas and back to Australia after the expiry date.
Tricks and Common Reasons for Refusal
1 – Unfamiliarity with How the Australian Immigration Works and Its Mentality
In many cases, applicants prepare and submit their supporting documentation in a disorderly way, giving the Immigration a hard time digging through tons of paperwork to get things in the right order when picking up a new visa application. This will potentially lead to endless back-and-forth clarification and explanation, wasting both sides lots of time and can even result in a refusal of Subclass 858 visa.
This is common since applying for a visa, especially a permanent one, is the very first time to most applicants. For this reason, our team have developed our own system for labelling, coding, structuring and, where necessary, cross-referencing documentation so your application can be submitted in the most presentable and logical manner. Making your application stand out among all competitors has been our goal from day one.
2 – Careless Yet Costly Mistakes
Applying for migration is seen as a delicate work of art due to the staggering amount of attention, paperwork, and details involved. A seemingly minor/harmless error such as a typo in your résumé, a date entered wrong, or a tick in the wrong box in the lengthy visa application form can prove costly as the Immigration processes all visa applications strictly in accordance with migration law, in particular Migration Act 1958 and Migration Regulations 1994. Even a small error can be regarded as failing to satisfy a visa requirement and therefore lead to a visa refusal. To minimise such incidents, our team pay extra attention while editing and drafting every client’s paperwork and always proofread and also conduct a final review of documentation before submission.
3 – Applications Not Being Decision-ready
Another common reason for refusal, even instant refusal, for Subclass 858 visa is submitting an application without all the required documentation. This happens when the application was prepared carelessly, or when the applicant was trying to rush an application for whatever reason (e.g. meeting a cut-off date of a major migration policy change which happens almost each and every year and often catches people off guard).
Even with 43 years of team experience, we handle each application cautiously and meticulously like our first to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Should a sudden change of policy hit and impact you, we are more than capable of advising you how to salvage your application in terms of what documents are mandatory at the time of submission and what can wait so you are never in danger of a straight-up visa refusal upon submission.
Benefits
With this visa, you may:
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migrate to Australia together with your family
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stay and live in Australia permanently
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potentially bring your extended family members to Australia permanently on parent visa or visa intended for other relatives
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access various government benefits, including but not limited to:
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pension (after a certain period of time)
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unemployment and job-seeking benefits
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concession cards for commuting
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benefits associated with new-born baby
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interest-free school loan
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travel overseas and back to Australia without limitations for any purposes (e.g. overseas holiday, visiting family and/or attending family matters in home country)
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access Australia’s public health care scheme (Medicare) which essentially provides free medical consultations, operations and hospitalization for a wide range of medical conditions
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work in Australia without any limitations
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study in Australia without any limitations
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attend free English language course provided by Australian government
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apply for Australian citizenship when eligible
Application Fees
First Instalment
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Primary applicant: $4180
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Each additional applicant aged 18 or above: $2095
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Each additional applicant under 18: $1045
Second Instalment
If any applicant at least 18 is assessed as not having functional English, a second instalment of 4890 applies.
Please note: you may incur third-party charges, for example, for police certificate and health exam.
Processing Time
Kindly note the processing time constantly varies. Please contact us for update.
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75% of applications: 23 months
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90% of applications: 25 months
Our Unbeatable Services - How Exactly We Make It Hassle-free
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Let’s face it – visa applications are complex, especially when you are not an expert in Australian immigration law - that is Migration Act 1958 and Migration Regulations 1994.
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Simply put – our visa and immigration legal services are truly unbeatable.
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This is because our immigration lawyers and registered migration agents in Melbourne do all of the 40 Things in Our Exclusive 5-step Services for you to:
- give you a stress-free visa application journey;
- maximise your chances of a successful application outcome.
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Can you find such detailed and specific services elsewhere? We guarantee you can’t.
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This way, you know your money really is well-spent.
