A Step-by-Step Guide on Applying for a Global Talent Visa in Australia
Previously known as the Distinguished Talent Visa, Australia’s Global Talent Visa program or the Subclass 858 visa has gained immense popularity for being a golden ticket to work and live in one of the world’s most developed countries. This visa is designed for exceptionally talented individuals who can make a significant contribution to Australia’s economy […]
Attracting The Top Talent In A Global Economy – A User-Friendly Guide to the Global Talent Program
In an increasingly competitive global market, attracting and retaining top talent has become a key aspect of any country’s economic growth and development. Australia is no exception to this trend. To meet this need, Australia introduced the Global Talent Visa program, which aims to attract exceptionally talented and prominent individuals who can raise Australia’s standing […]
Global Talent And The Innovation Imperative
The ‘global war for talent’ is something of a hackneyed cliché, but that doesn’t mean the premise is false. International studies show that the next 20 years will bring a talent crunch as a growing number of international organisations compete for a relatively stable number of high talent individuals, particularly in the STEM sector. The […]
Changes to the Global Talent Visa Program
On 14 November 2020, the Department of Home Affairs made a number of changes to the subclass 858 visa (Distinguished Talent Visa). The subclass 858 visa is used by the successful Global Talent Visa Program, also known as the Global Talent Independent Program (GTIP), for applicants to obtain permanent residence in Australia. The changes are […]
What is the Global Talent Scheme?
The Global Talent Scheme (GTS) is a migration program that launched in July 2018 under the Temporary Skill Short 482 Visa program. The purpose of the scheme is to promote access to the Australian labour market for ‘highly skilled individuals’ who do not meet the requirements for the Subclass 482 visa or other programs. After […]
So what is a Global Talent Scheme?
The government has announced a renewed focus on the Global Talents Scheme. The announcement was received with great fanfare in the media. Despite this, only a handful of applications were granted last year. So what is the Global Talent Scheme and what will it mean for your business? I hope you can join me for […]
Talent visas making up for government mistakes: lawyers
Migration law experts have called out the government’s new global talent program visas as “policy by press release”, saying the government should not be praised for simply rectifying its earlier mistakes in scrapping 457 visas and bungling new skilled migration visas. Last week the Coalition announced that it would introduce a fast-track program for 5000 […]
Inadequate, ineffective and ill-conceived: the future of immigration with a Coalition government
In an unexpected victory, Scott Morrison’s Coalition government has secured a further term in power, promising problematic and populist immigration policies which place little value on the economic and social benefits that immigration brings to Australia. This update considers the main issues inherent in the Coalition’s immigration policies, ultimately advocating for significant refinement and reform. […]
The Global Talent Scheme Visa – an olive branch to the tech sector
Background The last 12 months have seen significant upheaval in the employer sponsored visa categories, including the Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (‘186 visa’) and Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme permanent visas. On 19 March 2018, this upheaval culminated in the introduction of the Subclass […]