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ARTICLE · 09 JANUARY 2020

Global Talent Program Launched

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Migrants with niche skills or significant experience in their field now have a new option to migrate to Australia with much greater flexibility than existing programs.

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At a Glance

  • The Global Talent Independent program has been introduced in Australia with the intention of welcoming highly-skilled migrants from the best universities and the most successful companies in the world.
  • Prospective applicants will need to demonstrate an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in their field and an annual income of at least AUD 148,700.
  • Eligible migrants under the program will receive fast-tracked processing and some will be eligible to obtain Australian permanent residency within a matter of weeks.

The situation

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs in Australia announced the commencement of the Global Talent Independent (GTI) program to welcome more highly-skilled migrants from the best universities and the most successful companies in the world.

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