Doha: The Australian Embassy encouraged individuals and businesses who are planning to move to Australia to avail its fast-tracked Global Talent Visa.
In a recent tweet, Ambassador of Australia to Qatar, H E Jonathan Muir said: “Outstanding in your field? Created a successful start-up? Looking to expand your company overseas? Check out our fast-tracked #GlobalTalentVisa. Permanent residency for top talent & visas to help future-focused businesses relocate.”
The Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce offer a tailored support to bring an individual’s talent to Australia. Eligible individuals get priority processing for a Global Talent visa which comes with permanent residency. Moreover, it also offers fast tracked visa for immediate family, and for businesses, it can help with visas for senior executives, crucial company staff and their immediate family as well.
Among the talents they are looking for are under these industries: Advanced manufacturing, Agrifood, Arts and culture, Circular economy, Clean energy and renewable, Critical minerals, Cyber security, Defence, Digital games, Education and research, Film, Financial services and fintech, Health and life sciences, Infrastructure, Space, Sport and Tourism.
It is on the lookout for skills in enabling technologies and sciences including: Biosciences, Blockchain and digital ledger technologies, Cybersciences, Data sciences and digital technologies including Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, Materials sciences, Nanotechnologies, Quantum technologies and Robotics.
The taskforce will assess an individual’s ability if he is eligible for the said visa on the following: generate multiple jobs, particularly in areas that fill critical supply chain and talent gaps; bring exceptional new skills and knowledge to Australia; make your mark as an innovator or serial entrepreneur; serve as a leader in your field with international distinction. Also create a vision for how your future success contributes to Australia’s future success; commercialise your ideas at scale; contribute to the relevant industry ecosystem in Australia; obtain employment or become established in your field; and make a significant economic impact.
Meanwhile, for the businesses, they will base on its capability to: create large numbers of Australian jobs; invest significantly in Australia; add economic value to Australian society drive cutting-edge Research & Development; create or contribute to clusters of expertise, especially in future-facing industries; increase Australia’s economic and supply chain resilience; and co-invest with Australian firms.
Interested individuals may visit and apply at www.globalaustralia.gov.au/eligibility or email [email protected]. Recently, the Australian government announced the reopening of its borders.
