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Latest Changes to Global Talent Visa

From 20 January 2021, Masters and Bachelor with Honours graduates are no longer eligible for invitation to the Global Talent Independent program on the basis of their qualifications.

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed new changes to the Global Talent eligibility through its automated response that from 20 January 2021, Masters and Bachelor with Honours graduates are no longer eligible for invitation to the Global Talent Independent program on the basis of their qualifications.

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If you have already received your invitation reference identifier, you will still be eligible to lodge an application for a Distinguished Talent (subclass 858) visa.

If you have already submitted an Expression of Interest ( EOI ) as a Masters or Bachelor with Honours graduate, please note that from 20 January 2021, Masters and Bachelor with Honours graduates are no longer eligible for invitation to the Global Talent Independent program on the basis of their qualifications. This applies regardless of the date you submitted your EOI.

Click here to read more about the target sectors of the Global Talent Visa and check the visa eligibility

However if you can demonstrate that you have the ability to attract a salary at or above the Fair Work High Income Threshold of; AUD $ 153,600 , Master or Bachelor with Honours graduates can still apply for Global Talent Independent Program.

Please contact us if you need assistance with your GTI matter.

About the Author

Mohammad Reza Azimi

Mohammad Reza Azimi

Mohammad Reza Azimi is the principal migration agent in Shada Migration Services and he is the  member of the board and current President of Australia Iran Migration Consultants Association (AIMCA). He began his career in Australia's immigration industry in 2009.  As an Australian registered migration agent, he holds a Bachelor Degree in English Language Translation and a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.