Introduction
The future of Australia will be defined by its ability to attract the best and the brightest minds in the world to move to Australia and create innovative jobs here. To fulfil this vision Australia has announced a special class of permanent visas called the National Innovation Visas (Previously known as Global Talent Visa) for established and emerging leaders with high-calibre talent and skills who can make significant contributions that will benefit Australia’s future prosperity. This includes:
- global researchers
- entrepreneurs
- innovative investors
- athletes and creatives
The NIV is unique from all other skilled work visas as it is not points tested. There are exemptions for English language requirements and no skills assessment requirements. It also has a higher age limit of 55 years with exemptions available for exceptionally talented individuals above the age of 55.
4,000 National Innovation Visas have been earmarked for the financial year 2024-25 making them the most sought after Australian permanent visas for highly skilled professionals and entrepreneurs. If you are interested in applying for a National Innovation Visa (NIV), read this step-by-step guide or contact us for a FREE assessment.
National Innovation Visa (NIV)
Thinking of applying for the NIV? This step-by-step guide is for you.
NIV Program At a Glance
Visa Application Fees (AUD)
From AUD 4,840.
If you are over 18 years old and are assessed as not having functional English then you need to pay a 2nd instalment of $4,890, otherwise the 2nd instalment is NIL.
There is also a fee for each family member who applies for the visa with you.
You might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and biometrics.
Age Limit (years)
To apply for this visa you must be between 18 and 55 years old.
If you are under 18 years old or you are aged 55 years or older when you apply, you must be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community.
Avg. Processing Time (months)
Processing time for EOI Stage
- 75% of applications: 3 months
- 90% of applications: 4 months
Processing time for GTI Visa Stage
- 75% of applications: 8 months
- 90% of applications: 11 months
How To Apply For NIV?
Step 1. Submit an Expression of interest (EOI)
- You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) using National Innovation Visa form. You can either do it yourself or use a registered migration agent to help you.
- There is no application fees for submitting an EOI.
- The EOI is the most important step in the NIV application process, and unless you make a strong submission, you will not advance to the next stage.
- The Immigration Department will assess your EOI submission to check if you meet the NIV program parameters. If you do then the Department will contact you or your registered migration agent and assign you a unique identifier for the next stage.
Step 2. Apply for a National Innovation visa
- The next step after you receive a unique identifier is to lodge the application for a National Innovation Subclass 858 visa.
Apply From
- You can be inside or outside Australia to submit an EOI or lodge a valid application for this visa.
Age
- You must be under 18 and 55 years of age.
- If you are under 18 years old or you are aged 55 years or older when you apply, you must be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community.
English Proficiency
- Unless you have a passport from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada or New Zealand, you must provide evidence of functional English.
- There are many ways to demonstrate functional English such as sitting an English exam: IELTS (overall Band 4.5 or more) or PTE (score of 30 or more).
- Alternatively, if you elect to pay additional Visa Application Charges of $4890 then English language requirements do not apply to you.
- Similarly, no English language requirements apply for any primary applicant who is under 18 at the time of application.
Order of Priority for NIV Considetation
Exceptional Applicants with Top International Awards:
- Applicants recognized globally with major international awards, such as:
- Nobel Prize
- Fields Medal
- Turing Award
- Olympic Gold Medal
- Pulitzer Prize
- International Booker Prize
- Applicants Nominated by Expert Government Agencies:
- Applicants nominated by Commonwealth, State, or Territory Government agencies using the approved Form 1000.
- Applicants with Exceptional Achievements in Tier 1 Priority Sectors:
- Tier 1 Priority Sectors Include:
- Critical technologies
- Renewables and low-emission technologies
- Health industries
- Tier 1 Priority Sectors Include:
- Applicants with Exceptional Achievements in Tier 2 Priority Sectors:
- Tier 2 Priority Sectors Include:
- Agri-food and Ag-tech
- Defense capabilities and space
- Education
- Financial services and FinTech
- Infrastructure and transport
- Resources
- Tier 2 Priority Sectors Include:
- All Other Applicants:
- Applicants who do not fall into the above categories but still meet the general eligibility and nomination requirements.
This order ensures that the Department of Home Affairs processes the highest-impact candidates first, prioritizing contributions that align with Australia's national interests and future economic growth.
Exceptional And Outstanding Talent
At the EOI stage, the Department will assess your talent based on the documents you have submitted for the EOI. To be invited to apply for the National Innovation visa, you must:
- prove you are internationally recognised with evidence of outstanding achievements
- still be prominent in your field of expertise
- provide evidence that you would be an asset to Australia, in your area of expertise
- have no difficulty obtaining employment in Australia or becoming established in your field
- have a recognised Australian organisation or individual in the same field endorse you as global talent
You are expected to meet a high standard and show an exceptional track record of professional achievement. Some examples of this include senior roles, patents, professional awards and international publications and memberships.
High income threshold
You should have the ability to attract a salary at or above the Fair Work high income threshold of AUD175,000.
The Department will assess this by considering:
- your current salary shown through payslips or a contract, or
- future job offers outlining remuneration or
- exceptional academic qualifications for PhD graduates in target sectors
Educational Qualification Requirements
- There are no minimum educational qualification requirements for this visa. A combination of your qualifications, work experience, awards and achievements is considered while evaluating you against NIV the criteria.
- Nominator
- You must be nominated by an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible New Zealand citizen, or an Australian organisation with a national reputation in your field.
- Your nominator will endorse your achievements and international standing. They are not required to provide you with employment in Australia.
- You can approach peak bodies in your field of expertise to nominate you. For example, Australian Computer Society (ACS) can nominate you for National Innovation visa (NIV) under a number of target sectors.
- You can change your nominators after the EOI stage, however this is not possible once you have lodged your visa application.
- If you are unsure of how to find a nominator, we can help you. Fill out the contact us form below and we'll get in touch with you within 24 hours.
Skills Assessment
- You do not need a positive skills assessment to be eligible for this visa.
Dependents
- You can add family members including your spouse and any dependent children.
- If you are under 18, you can also include a parent or that parent's dependents.
Health Exams
- You will be notified to undertake the health examinations after lodging your National Innovation visa application successfully. When you are requested to undergo medicals, you will be provided with a HAP ID and a list of where the appointment can be undertaken.
- You must pass health exams for the National Innovation visa to be granted.
- Police Clearance
- You will be notified to provide police clearances from all the countries/regions where you have been residing for over 12 months (included) cumulatively in the past 10 years.
- Since the processing time for obtaining police clearances in some countries/regions can be very long, it is best to apply for these as soon as you lodge your visa application.
- You must not have a substantial criminal record.
Frequently Asked Questions About NIV Program
I am a Hong Kong passport holders. Do I get priority for NIV?
Visa applications for Hong Kong passport holders are NO LONGER being prioritised at the moment. If you are from Hong Kong, contact us to find out more about priority processing available for other visas.
Can I work on a NIV visa?
Yes, NIV comes with full work rights which allow you to work, study and live in Australia permanently.
Do I have to provide a skills assessment for NIV ?
No. You do not need to provide a positive skills assessment if you are applying for the NIV.
Which visa subclass should I choose to apply for NIV ?
If you are successful at the EOI stage, you will be invited to apply for the National Innovation Subclass 858 visa.
Can you change the nominator after you have already applied for the NIV ?
You can change the nominator after the EOI stage. However, as the nomination is a time of application criteria for the National Innovation Visa, you cannot change to a new nominator once a visa application has been lodged. So make sure that you pick your nominator carefully.
Can I work while waiting for my NIV ?
Whether you can work while waiting for the NIV depends on which stage your application is in. For instance:
- If you are at the EOI stage, then you can work only if you hold another substantive visa with work rights. EOI does not come with an associated bridging visa so if your current visa expires, you will become unlawful.
- If your EOI is successful then:
- If you have applied for distinguished talent visa while your current substantive visa is still in effect then you are granted a Bridging Visa A (BVA) in association with your distinguished talent visa. This BVA comes into effect when your current substantive visa expires and has full work and study rights. Until you are on your current substantive visa you will have to comply with the work conditions on your current visa.
- If have applied for distinguished talent visa after your current substantive visa expired then you are granted a Bridging Visa C (BVC). This BVC comes into effect on grant and has a “No work" condition (8101) imposed on it. If your BVC has condition 8101 imposed on it, you will not be able to work. In order to work, you may be able to apply for another BVC without the condition, on ‘compelling need to work’ grounds. Book a free consultation if you need any help with applying for BVC with full work rights.
Can I apply for the NIV program from offshore?
Yes. You can apply for both stages of the GTI visa from offshore. If you are invited to apply for the visa, you will need to lodge a Subclass 858 National Innovation visa. This too can be applied from both onshore as well as offshore.
Is GTI visa a Permanent Visa?
Yes, GTI visa is a permanent residency visa.
Once granted, you will be able to:
- work and live in Australia permanently
- get access to medicare
- travel in and out of Australia
- sponsor your parents
- apply for Australian citizenship
How long will a National Innovation invitation be valid?
The invitation sent by the Department after a successful EOI will expire in 60 days from the day of invite. You should proceed with lodging an 858 Visa application, as soon as possible otherwise you will need t oapply for teh EOI again and go through the assessment process again.
How many NIV visas are planned for this year?
4,000 National Innovation Visas (NIV) are planned for 2024-2025 financial year.
Which target sectors qualify for GTI visa?
To be granted a visa under the National Innovation Visa Program, a candidate will be highly skilled in one of the 10 target sectors. They will also be able to attract a salary that meets the high income threshold.
Target sectors
- Resources;
- Agri-food and AgTech;
- Energy;
- Health industries;
- Defence, advanced manufacturing and space;
- Circular economy;
- Critical Technologies;
- Infrastructure and Transport;
- Financial services and FinTech;
- Education.
What documents are needed for secondary applicant of GTI visa?
To apply as a secondary applicant, you must submit the following documents:
- AFP Police clearance
- Evidence of ongoing relationship such as marriage certificate and any other documents which have the names of both the applicants such as lease agreements, bank account statements, utility bills etc.
- Health exam results
Can I move to any state or regional area after receiving my NIV visa?
Yes, the permanent visa issued under the NIV program does not restrict you in terms of where to stay. You can live, work and study in any part of Australia.
Do I get a bridging visa after applying for EOI for National Innovation Visa (NIV)?
No, there is no bridging visa associated with the EOI stage of NIV.
The processing times for EOI can take several months so if your current visa is expiring soon, you must find other ways to stay lawful in Australia.
Contact us if you would like to explore other visa options while waiting for your EOI outcome.
Recent NIV Announcements
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September 2023 Australian Migration Update – New Visa Planning Levels Announced
Key Takeaways New 2023-24 planning levels set at 190,000 places,…
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Conclusion
If you belong to one of the innovative technology sectors, the National Innovation Visa (NIV) is the best option for you to obtain an Australian PR. The processing times for this visa are shorter than other skilled visas and there are exemptions for English language, age or skills assessment requirements.
Obviously, this visa is highly competitive and the quality of applicants has been on the rise. These days you need to make a compelling EOI submission to get an invite from the Department. Too often, applicants who lodge their own EOI for NIV underplay their achievements or miss attaching critical evidence to substantiate their claims and are unsuccessful in receiving an invite at the EOI stage.
If you need any help preparing a submission for EOI for the National Innovation Visa (NIV), contact our NIV Specialists who will guide you step by step in preparing and lodging your visa application.
Good luck to you with your journey to becoming an Australian Permanent Resident and Citizen.
Hi,
Enquire of GTI visa.. This is Dominic from Hong Kong. My Woking in IT field such as Business application, mobile apps, data analysis.. etc
Hi Dominic – Please email us your resume at hello@wisekangaroo.com. We will review and set up a consultation with you shortly.
Hi , my husband is in ICT sector , Can I send his resume for free consultation?
Thanks for sending your husband’s resume. I’ve reviewed it and sent you a detailed email.
Regards,
Atul.
Hi Atul
Working as Database Administrator in India for US client. Could you let me know if my profile suits for GTI
Hi Srilatha,
Thanks for contacting me regarding your Australian visa options.
Please send me your resume so that I can evaluate your circumstances.
Regards,
Atul.
While feeling the EOI form as a recently generated applicant some of the fields such as employer, salary, salary evidence are mandatory and the form is not submitted. How ca we escape and submit those fields.
Thank you for your response in advance.
Hi,
Thanks for reaching out. If a form field is mandatory then you must fill in something in order to submit the form.
In your case if you are currently unemployed then just enter N/A in those fields. You can explain your circumstances in your achievement statement.
Are you a recent Phd graduate?
I need help with profile assessment to check if I can consider GTI visa. I have sent my detailed CV at hello@wisekangaroo.com.
Thanks for sending your CV Abhijeet. I’ll get back to you later today about your assessment.
Cheers,
Atul.
Hello Sir, at the time of application lodgement where I have to submit form 1000.. I didn’t see any option for uploading the form.. kindly please help me on this
Regards
Hi Amna,
The Form 1000 has to be attached in the section where the EOI form asks for nominator details. For this you must choose yes for the question “Do you have a nominator”
Hope this helps.
Hello, I also need assistance with my profile assessment to check if I am qualified to apply for the GTI Visa. I have emailed you my resume at hello@wisekangaroo.com. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks.
-Ayo
Hi Atul
I work in the Financial services and FinTech sector and wish to get an initial evaluation about my eligibility for GTI. Can you please share the details
Hi Rohit,
Please email me at atul@wisekangaroo.com with your CV.
Please mention any awards, oublications, patents or news articles where you have featured.
I’ll get back to you soon.
Regards,
Atul.
Hi Atul,
Is there a priority based on age for a GTI visa? My husband is 51 years and it’s been 5+ months that we’ve applied. But haven’t heard so far from them. Been given to understand (by our agent) that there’s a delay in processing, but not quite convinced with this.
Dear Hazel,
There seem to be two queues for GTI. If you fall in the “expedited” queue, you will generally receive an invite within 1-2 months… sometimes as early as within a week. This queue is for applicants who fit the GTI criteria to the “T”. All other clients are put in the “regular queue”. Currently, the Department is processing “regular queue” EOIs submitted in OCT 2020.
There is no priority based on age in the policy documents for GTI visa. We recently received an invite for a client who is 55+ after ~2 months.
It looks like your application may have have been placed in the regular queue, in which case you may have to wait for a few more months to receive an outcome.
Cheers,
Atul.
Hi Atul,
Thanks for the great work and responsiveness!
What are the “expedited queue” criteria that you know of?
Hi Ali,
There are no explicit criteria for the expedited queue for GTI. All the criteria for GTI are quite subjective. If your profile seems to easily satisfy all the GTI criteria i.e. your income is well above FWHIT, your nominator is a major company or a high profile individual in your field, you have several publications or patents under your name, you have been featured in news papers or websites for your work and have reference letters from prominent experts in your field, then you can expect a quick turn around for your EOI.
Which sector are you applying under?
Cheers,
Atul.
Hi
If I got a GTI Visa , does my wife also eligible to work in Australia as well ?
And how fast I can be a AU citizens ?
Hi Justin,
Yes, your wife and any dependent children will also be granted a PR if they make a combined application with you. On grant, your wife will have full work rights in Australia just like you.
You can apply for citizenship after 4 years provided you meet all other citizenship criteria.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Atul.
Hi Atul ,
What is the current processing time of nomination assessment process by Engineers Australia for the Global Talent Visa Program ?
May be its too early since it only launched in the beginning of this month . Any response will be highly appreciated .
Hi Thomas,
I asked EA about their processing times and they said that they are dealing with applications on a cases by case basis so they did not have a set processing time. Hopefully in a few weeks they will be able to predict the processing times better.
I’m curious to know if anyone has received a nomination from EA. If so please share your experience.
Cheers,
Atul.
I am applying for EOI for Global Talent Visa. Do I need to specify about my Spouse at this stage or that comes later once the EOI is accepted and when I do Visa processing ?
Hi Ankit,
You do not need to specify about your spouse and children at the EOI stage. You will provide their details at the visa stage.
Cheers,
Atul.
Can I submit my EOI without a nominator yet?
Dear Nchedo,
If you submit your EOI without a nominator, there is a high chance that your EOI will be closed. These days most applicants for GTI have a nominator so you will not have a good chance of success.
Can one in the same sector as you but a different field stand as a nominator?
Have a look at my blog post about what to look for in a nominator:
https://wisekangaroo.com/what-should-you-look-for-in-a-nominator-for-gti-visa/
Ideally the nominator should be as close to your field of work WITHIN your sector as possible. eg. an accountant in a fintech company will not be a good nominator for a software engineer in fintech.
HI
Any update regarding EA nomination processing time?
Sorry Asim. I do not have any updates regarding EA Nomination timelines. Someone else here could update the group if they have gone through the nomination process with EA.
Hi Atul, If current salary is not USD 158,000 in the residing country , can I still apply for GTI
Hi Varun,
The eligibility criteria for GTI says:
If you do not currently earn above the FWHIT, you’ll need to show that you have the ability to do so in Australia.
Cheers,
Atul.
Hi Atul,
I have sent my resume to your email for initial assessment, Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks
Thanks Epma!
I’ve responded to your email with my feedback.
Cheers,
Atul.
Hi,
I submitted my GTI EOI on June 2021 as an offshore applicant (from Bangladesh). I submitted my EOI before my PhD Thesis submission (3 months before) in a Australian University. The great news is that, on December 2021 i was awarded for the Doctorate degree. However, I am now in Australia. Since i have completed my PhD and i am now in Australia, so should i submit a new EOI as an onshore applicant?
Advance thanks for your kind assistance.
Thank you.
Dear Utpal,
You can send an email to globaltalent@homeaffairs.gov.au to update the Department about your current situation eg. PhD award and any new publications, articles, job offers etc.
They will update your current EOI. This way you will not lose your place in the queue.
There is no need to submit a new EOI.
Regards,
Atul.
Hi Atul,
Thank you so much for your valuable information. I will update my EOI.
Thanks Again.
Regards
Utpal
Hi Atul, what is the process after EOI submission and invitation to apply? How long do candidates have to submit all documents and is there any time limit? Would you know the average timeline for grant of visa from final submission of documents?
Hello,
Once you receive an invite for GTI, you have 12 months to apply for the Subclass 858 visa with all relevant documents. You can apply for PCC and medicals after submitting the application. Usually a case officer is assigned within a week of submitting the application. After that they may send you a request for further information if they need more information from you regarding any of the submitted information. You will have 28 days to respond.
Overall, from the time you submit the application, it can take anywhere from 1 month to 4 months to receive a grant.
If you need assistance with your visa application, feel free to contact us.
Cheers,
Atul
One can submit second EOI if he or she has not got an invitation at first attempt as the sector the candidate applied was not very releveant initially? The Department of Home Affairs later included a couple of new sectors and the candidate found her relevant field in one of added sectors. If the candiate can apply for a second EOI (as per oneline EOI form the answer is yes as there is an option), whether the candidate needs explain it in the cover letter? How long a cover letter should be?
Dear RP,
If your first EOI is closed by the Department you can submit a new EOI in the same stream or a different stream with new evidence of achievements. We have successfully received invitations for a few of our clients who were not successful the first time applying on their own.
In our opinion, if your achievements match multiple sectors eg. fintech and Digitech, you can choose either in your application. The Global Talent Team will match you against the sector that you match closely. You will not be refused invitation only because you chose the wrong sector.
It is always good to explain everything in your cover letter in a clear and concise manner. The length of the cover letter can be around 500-1500 words depending on your achievements. If you need help with your GTI application, feel free to reach out to us to set up a detailed consultation.
Regards,
Atul.
Hi Atul,
I need assistance with my profile assessment to check if I am qualified to apply for the GTI Visa. I have emailed you my resume at hello@wisekangaroo.com. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Many Thanks.
Fatima
Thanks for reaching out Fatima.
I’ve emailed you back. Feel free to reach out if you need any assistance with your GTI visa application.
Regards,
Atul.
Hello Atul,
I have received a positive response for my EOI in Global Talent Visa category. Now for form 1000 I need to find a Nominator. I am working in Healthcare sector as Supply Chain Director in Pharmaceutical industry. Could you recommend a body or Organization in Australia who can provide this nomination for me?
Dear Mohit,
Congratulations on receiving the invite for GTI. Getting an invite despite not having a nominator is quite rare. Your achievements must be truly extraordinary.
As for Form 1000, I suggest reaching out to your professional network to see if anyone could introduce you to an Australian citizen or pR who is in the same field as you, working at an executive level in a large multinational company.
You might also want to try contacting IML (https://managersandleaders.com.au/resources/migration-skills-assessment/) to see if they would be interested in nominating you.
If you need any assistance with the rest of your GTI visa application, feel free to reach out to me at atul@wisekangaroo.com
Good luck!
Atul.
I need help to submit my GTI application ( not EOI)
I want to add my partner but she lived overseas ( she haven’t visited Australia yet and we are not married couple)
So my question is what’s documents required to show the genuine relationship between us ( I applied state relationship certificate )
Dear Rabort,
As you are not married to your partner, you will need to satisfy the case officer that you and your partner are in a de facto relationship.
You need to show evidence of your partner’s identity and relationship with you.
For de facto relationships, include either:
– evidence that your relationship is registered by an Australian State or Territory
– enough documents to prove you have been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months before you apply
Additionally, you must give evidence that you are in a genuine and continuing relationship. Evidence can include but is not limited to:
-joint bank account statements
-billing accounts in joint names
-joint leases or mortgages
-documents that show your partner has lived at the same address as you
Each de facto relationship is unique. If you need specific advice on what you could provide to prove your de facto relationship, please email me on atul@wisekangaroo.com to set up a consultation. We can go over your circumstances in more detail during the session.
Regards,
Atul.
Hello Madame/Sir
I am a profesional oboe player that who works for State Opera and Ballet orchestra of Turkey for 30 years and my wife is cello player in the same instution more than 20 years and still we are playing.Apart from playing in most of the events held at 29th International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival in 2022, we have also played in numerous opera, ballet, orchestra and chamber music concerts in the State Opera and Ballet for years.
When I review the global talent visa, I can’t find any information about the field of music, I would be grateful if you could help.
Dear Ahmet,
You might want to look at the Distinguished Talent (DT) Pathway for the Global Talent Visa. This pathway is for people who have internationally recognised exceptional and outstanding achievements in the arts sector.
The DT pathway had just one step i.e. the visa application. You do not need to be invited for the visa. However, this stream is highly competitive and has only 300 places available as compared to ~8500 for the GTI pathway.
I’ll be happy to discuss further about your eligibility for the Distinguised Talent pathway. Please email me on atul@wisekangaroo.com if you would like to book a 1 hr consultation where I can advise you. Following the detailed consultation, you can choose to lodge the application yourself or take my services to proceed further with your application.
Regards,
Atul.
I heard that GTI visa recipients are eligible for fast track citizenship with special residence requirement and can apply for citizenship after a stay of 2 years in australia? Is that correct?
Thanks
Rakesh
Dear Rakesh,
Unfortunately that is incorrect. only those applicants who have applied under the distinguished talent stream of the Global Talent visa are eligible for “fast track” citizenship. Applicants who have been invited for GTI visa are not eligible for this.
Regards,
Atul.
Hi Atul,
I finished my PhD in Australia in 2022 and am currently working in China. As my scholarship was supported by the Chinese Government, the rule is I have to go back for 2 years. My question is could I apply for the GTI Visa now or should I wait for 2 years? The reason I ask this is that I searched online a while ago and there was a rule created by the Australian government saying that anyone receiving financial support from other governments have to leave offshore for 2 years before they can apply for the GTI but I could not find the rule anywhere recently. Not sure if it has been changed recently. Thank you!
Dear Wei,
The GTI visa still has the 2 year exclusion period that applies to all holders or former holders of either Foreign Affairs student visa or to those receiving financial support from a foreign government.
This exclusion period is part of the SRC 5010 which provides that non-citizens in this category cannot be granted a visa unless they have been outside Australia for at least two years since ceasing their course of study or training unless:
-the relevant course was designed to be undertaken over a period of 12 months or less or
-the Foreign Minister or foreign government that supported the initial visa grant supports the grant of the visa or
-the Minister waives the requirement that the Foreign Minister or foreign government supports the grant of the visa.
Having said that, you can still start the process for your GTI visa by submitting an EOI. The EOI itself can take more than a year to be processed. If you receive an invitation to apply for the GTI visa then you can wait until the 2 year exclusion period is over to submit your 858 visa application.
Regards,
Atul.
Thank you so much Atul! This is really useful.
You are welcome. Feel free to reach out if you need any assistance with your GTI application.
Hello Atul i have a sister she is nurse but not in australia she want to apply for GTI could you help?
I would be happy to help. Please ask your sister to send me her resume at atul@wisekangaroo.com
I received by Global Talent EOI on Nov 10 2023. Is there a timeline by when I have to apply with required documents?
Hi Abhi,
Congratulations on receiving your GTI Invite!!
Previously, GTI EOI codes used to expire after 12 months. However, as per the recent autoemails from Global Talent mailbox, EOI codes and unique reference identifiers are no longer subject to expiry. I’ve personally assisted visa stage clients who received their invites more than a year ago.
Having said that, the Department changes visa rules often and without much notice, so it is best to apply for the 858 visa as soon as you have received the invitation.
If you need any assistance with your GTI Visa application, please feel free to get in touch.