Global Talent Visa Program – A “Distinguished” Pathway for Highly Skilled Business and Talent to Settle in Australia
Overview of the Global Talent Visa Program
While 2019 has not been a good year for the global economic outlook as the world economy has endured large-scale recession due to Covid-19 pandemic, the process of global economic integration does not seem to wane. With major economies undergoing economic recovery in 2020-2021, the Australian government is actively engaging in global competition for talents in order to boost the future economic growth of the country.
The Global Talent Visa Program is therefore designed by the Australian Government to target those leading figures in designated industries who can make significant economic contributions to permanently settle and conduct business in Australia.
How Can I Be Eligible for the Global Talent Visa Program?
In general, in order to be considered for the Global Talent Visa Program, you are expected to satisfy three distinct requirements. The available target sectors being considered at the moment are:
Resources
Agri-food and AgTech
Energy
Health Industries
Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space
Circular Economy
DigiTech
Infrastructure and Tourism
Financial Services and FinTech
Education
The target sectors are regularly reviewed. You can contact our team to assess your eligibility and get the process started.
Demonstrating Exceptional Capabilities for the Global Talent Visa Program
Secondly, you will need to demonstrate your exceptional capabilities in one of the above-mentioned industries which may include:
the ability to generate jobs that is relevant to the areas that Australia labour market lacks
the ability to commercialise your ideas at scale
making your mark as an innovator or serial entrepreneur
having been recognised with international distinction as a leader in culture, science, the arts or commercial enterprise
having the potential to make a significant economic impact
acting as a connector between industries
bringing exceptional new skills and knowledge industries
The way of proving your talent can be flexible. You will be eligible if you work in a senior role in the designated industry or hold any patents, professional awards and international publications and memberships. You may also be eligible as a PhD graduate or as certain PhD student who is nearing completion of your thesis and can demonstrate your exceptional talent and international recognition.
Demonstrate You Meet Income Threshold for the Global Talent Visa Program
Thirdly, you have the ability to earn a salary at or above the high-income threshold, which is currently set at AUD153,600. The ability to earn may be demonstrated by your current payslips or contract, future job offers outlining remuneration, or recent PhD graduates in the target sectors.
As this threshold increase every year, we encourage you to contact our team so that we can assess your eligibility and get the process started as soon as possible.
Finding a Nominator for the Global Talent Visa Program
You may be endorsed by the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Global Business and Talent Attraction team. However, this may not be easy to achieve as Peter Verwer AO, the appointed Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Global Business and Talent Attraction, stated that such endorsement is only available for those who are super-extraordinarily-talented and well-known person such as those listed/featured in highly acclaimed publications and journals.
Most of the prospective applicants for the Global Talent Visa Program will not meet such unattainable requirement, hence, they must be nominated by an eligible individual or organisation with a national reputation in their field using the nomination for distinguished talent form.
The nominator will endorse your achievements and international standing. We understand that finding a nominator is not always an easy task as most of the eligible applicants lack business or personal connections with Australian individuals or organizations which are eligible as nominators. Hence, our firm offers services to help our eligible clients find suitable nominators who can assist them in the nomination process.
Submitting the Expression of Interest for the Global Talent Visa Program
Submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) is the very first step of the Global Talent Visa Program for all eligible prospective applicants. It is crucial to get it right as only candidates who can provide a strong case at EOI level will draw the attention of the Department and get invited to apply for the visa. This means that an impressive presentation of the candidate at the EOI level can make a huge difference in standing out from the crowds.
With the growing number of interests and applications, finding a migration agent or immigration lawyer to assist you with your application is imperative. Immigration Lawyers or RMAs can help present your accolade and career milestones in a way that when the Department receives it, they know that they are dealing with the Crème de la Crème.
It is not recommended that you prepare for your own EOI even though you think you are eligible for the Global Talent Visa Program. It has been advised that people are strongly not recommended to just fill in the form and apply for it (EOI) , however you will need to accompany the EOI with legal submission and all supporting, strong evidence so that your chance of getting invited is optimised. This is where we, as your representative, play a role. If a strong case is not presented, it is highly likely that the Department will not invite you.
Why should I apply for the Global Talent Visa Program?
The application can be made in Australia or outside Australia. Applicants who are granted a visa under the Global Talent Visa Program can freely enter Australia without travel exemption and will be subject to 14-days mandatory quarantine. Furthermore, if you are holding a Hong Kong passport and you are a visa applicant applying for this visa, your application will be prioritised.
The application processing time is faster. The estimated time for the grant of the Global Talent Pathway is between 73 days and 3 months making it one of the quickest options to obtain permanent residency in Australia.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help You?
If you are looking to apply for the Global Talent Visa, you can contact one of our highly trained Immigration Lawyers or Registered Migration Agents. Our firm offers services to help eligible applicants find suitable nominators, prepare and submit the EOI as well as apply for the visa.
You can book a Migration Planning Session with one of our Immigration Lawyers or Registered Migration Agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-7200 2700 or email us to book a time at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian, Burmese and Malay. If these aren’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.
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