Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere, between the South Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, with the Australian mainland and Tasmania and other islands. Australia is surrounded by sea on all sides, with New Zealand as its neighbor in the southeast across the Tasman Sea, and Timor-Leste, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea in the north across the Timor Sea and the Torres Strait. Australia occupies the vast majority of the landmass of Oceania, with a total area of 7.692 million square kilometers.
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Australian Global Talent Visa - Independent Program
GTI (Global Talent Independent Program), is a new migration policy introduced by the Department of Home Affairs in 2019 as a program to attract top talent to migrate to Australia.
The GTI program is designed to attract top talent to Australia and effectively promote Australia's industrial economy by transferring skills, promoting innovation and creating employment opportunities.
The GTI program works with universities, businesses, and state governments to create a quota of about 5,000 migrants per year.
The GTI program also enjoys an average of 65 days for fast-track visa processing, making it easier and faster than ever to migrate to Australia.
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The Immigration Department may invite you to apply for this visa, but this is not required. If you are invited, then your application process will be streamlined as well as expedited and the whole process from application to visa approval will be very quick.
The main requirements for this visa are:
Usually 18-54 years old. However, you can apply over the age of 55 or under the age of 18 as long as you can demonstrate that you can provide an exceptional contribution.
You will be nominated by an Australian citizen, permanent resident or Australian organization that is well known in the same field as you. They will need to explain your talents in the field.
Demonstrate that you are internationally recognized for
Specialization; or
Movement; or
Art; or
Academics and Research
Demonstrate at least two years of excellence and outstanding achievement in your field
Ability to settle in Australia, including seeking employment
Demonstrate that you will benefit the Australian community economically, socially and culturally or enhance Australia's position at an international level.
Application Requirements
Age: 18-55 years (with suitable relaxation for outstanding international achievements and awards).
Education: Bachelor's degree or above.
Annual Salary: AUD 167,500.00 and above (except for applicants who have received an offer from an Australian employer of not less than this annual salary).
Alignment with Australian target areas.
At least three of the following national and international achievements are required:
At least 2 national or international awards.
At least 2 national or international members.
At least 2 national or international mainstream media interviews.
Experience in reviewing at least 2 national or international journals or judging competitions.
At least 5 publications in national or international academic journals.
Apply for at least 2 national or international patents for inventions.
At least 2 implemented industry or national or international standards.
Minimum of 2 national or international conference participation experiences.
At least 2 national or international research projects with a total grant amount of USD 690, 000+
Holds a senior management position (located at Level 3 or above in the company's organizational structure) in an industry-renowned company or institution.
Requirements for application
[Industry Requirements]
Applicants should have demonstrated outstanding performance in one of the following designated industries and be internationally recognized:
Resources
Agri-food and AgTech
Energy
Health Industries
Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space
Circular Economy
DigiTech
Infrastructure and Tourism
Financial Services and FinTech
Education
[Prove yourself as a top talent]
There are ways to prove that you are accomplished in a given area:
Internationally recognized awards for outstanding achievements in professional fields.
Provide written evidence of how you have contributed to Australia in your profession.
Proving that it's not hard to get a job in Australia
Nomination of an applicant by an Australian professional union, research organization or individual as an outstanding global talent in his/her field of expertise.
Candidates must meet high standards and demonstrate an outstanding record of professional achievement. This includes positions, patents, professional awards, and international publications and memberships.
Degrees are also available to PhD graduates and certain doctoral students who are nearing completion of their dissertations and who can demonstrate excellence and international recognition in their target fields.
[Salary requirements]
In assessing an applicant's ability to meet the salary standard, the USCIS will consider whether the applicant is capable of, or has achieved, a salary equivalent to AUD 162,000.
Proof of salary is not required, but proof of potential to meet that standard.
The following materials will be taken into consideration:
Payroll or work contract
Future jobs offer salary forecasts
Ph.D. or Master's degree graduates in the last 3 years in the target field.
[Academic Requirements and English Language Requirements]
No specific academic or English language requirements. Generally at least a bachelor's degree, but a PhD or research master's degree in the target field is a plus.
For the GTI program, it is preferable to be a PhD or Master's degree holder.
[Nomination requirements]
Applicants need to be nominated by an Australian or New Zealand Permanent Resident or Citizen or an Australian professional organization who has demonstrated achievement or influence in the specified industry.
This is the key point of the GTI program!
[Application Process]
Submit a GTI Express of Interest (EOI) to the USCIS, including personal information, proof of achievements in the specified fields, and references.
Personal information, including academic qualifications, occupation, annual salary
Achievements in the specified field, such as publications, awards, patents applied for, etc.
Eligible referees who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia, New Zealand or nominated by an Australian professional body.
Successful applicants will be issued with a set of identifiers and will be able to submit a visa application (124 visa for offshore applications and 858 visa for onshore applications).
[Benefits of applying for GTI]
The Global Talent Program (GTI) has the following advantages over traditional skilled migration.
One Step to Permanent Residency
No technical estimate required
No scoring requirements for applicants
There is no mandatory English proficiency requirement for applicants
No state nomination or employer sponsorship required
Applicants may also apply if they are older than 55 years of age, but will need to demonstrate a special economic contribution to Australia.
Can be a recent PhD graduate in a key field
Sufficient annual government quota without long waiting time
I am an undergraduate or master's student, can I still apply for GTI?
After the GTI policy reform, there is generally no way to get an invitation unless you as an undergraduate or master's student can show that you have made a particularly outstanding contribution to your field.
I am a domestic applicant, can I apply if my salary is not up to Australian standard?
How many GTI quotas are left? Do I still have a chance?
Can I apply for GTI without a nominee?
I don't have any contacts in Australia, how do I find a nominee?
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