Special Migration Visas for Permanent Residency to Australia:
Close Ties
You must be living in Australia and have either spent at least 9 of your first 18 years in Australia as a permanent resident - you must have maintained close links with Australia; or you have at any time prior to 19 January 1981 completed 3 months service in the Australian Armed Forces.
Close Ties Basic Requirements:
You must be living in Australia and you are seeking to remain in Australia as a permanent resident and you come within the following category:
You are not the holder of a Transit visa. You are a holder of a substantive visa or have made a valid visa application within 12 months after the day you last entered Australia unlawfully, or 12 months after you last substantive visa expired, and
You spent at least 9 out of your first 18 years in Australia as a permanent resident, have maintained close business, cultural or personal ties with Australia and are under the age of 45 at the time of lodging your application; or
You are a former member of the Australian Defence Forces, who either:
At any time prior to 19 January 1981 completed 3 months continuous service in the Australian Defence Forces (but not as a member of the Reserve Defence Force or the Emergency Defence Force) of the Commonwealth; or
Undertook at least 3 months national service by virtue of a notice under section 26 of the National Service Act 1951 as in force at any time before 26 November 1964; or
Before completing 3 months service became medically unfit because of such service and was medically discharged.
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Distinguished Talent
You must have internationally recognized record of exceptional and outstanding achievement, and still be prominent in a profession, the arts, sport, or research and academia, be an asset to the Australian community, and have no difficulty in obtaining employment or in becoming established independently in Australia in a profession, the arts, sport, or research & academia.
Distinguished Talent Basic Requirements:
Applicants for Distinguished Talent must demonstrate that they:
Have an internationally recognized record to exceptional and outstanding achievement, and are still prominent in a profession, the arts, sport, or research and academia;
Would be an asset to the Australian community) eg. be able to show how their settlement in Australia could contribute economically, socially or culturally to the nation as a whole - not just a local community);
Would have no difficulty in obtaining employment or in becoming established independently in Australia in a profession, the arts, sport, or research and academia (eg. be able to establish a viable business in Australia); and
Would not me financially dependent on the Australian community.
If the visa applicant for Distinguished Talent is aged below 18 or above 55 years of age, that person, in addition to meeting the above criteria, must provide evidence that they would be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community.
If the main applicant is aged under 18 years, they can include a parent, and the family unit of that parent, in their application.
All applicants for a Distinguished Talent visa must have a nomination from an Australian citizen, or an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen, or an Australian organization. That person or organization - the nominator - must have a national reputation in relation to the visa applicant's field of expertise. The nominator should attest to the applicant's international standing in their field.
The nominator should complete form 1000 Nomination for Distinguished Talent, and include a comprehensive statement of their standing in that field. The completed form 1000 must be lodged together with and at the same time as the visa application.
In addition, all visa applicants must meet the mandatory health and character requirements.
Please note: Employers who are considering nominating a person for a skilled, full-time position in Australia should first consider the Employer Nomination Scheme or Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme.
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Former Resident
You must be a former Australian permanent resident living outside Australia and either have spent at least 9 of your first 18 years in Australia and wish to resettle in Australia; or you have at any time prior to 19 Jan 1981 completed 3 months service in the Australian Armed Forces.
Former Resident Basic Requirements:
You must be living outside Australia and either:
1. Be a former Australian permanent resident who has spent at least 9 of your first 18 years in Australia and wish to resettle in Australia. You must have maintained business, cultural or personal ties with Australia and be under the age of 45 at time of lodging your application; or
2. Have:
a. At any time prior to 19 January 1981 completed 3 months service in the Australian Defence Forces (but not as a member of the Reserve Defence Force or the Emergency Defence Force) of the Commonwealth; or
b. Undertaken national service by virtue of a notice under section 26 of the National Service Act 1951 (national service provision) as in force at any time before 26 November 1964; or
c. Been discharged from such service as being medically unfit by reason of such service before completing 3 months service.
Members of the armed forces of another country seconded to Australia are not eligible unless they held permanent residence.
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Disclaimer: Visa criteria constantly changes, please ensure you click the DIMA button to view the latest official migration booklets. This page is for guidance purposes only. |