SPECIAL MIGRATION VISA CATEGORIES
Distinguished Talent, subclass 124/858
Former Resident, subclass 151
Distinguished Talent, subclass 124/858
For people with internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, the arts, sport, research or academia.
- Internationally recognised for exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, the arts, sport, research or academia and still active in field of expertise
- Nominated by a eligible person or organisation (nominator must have a national reputation in Australia in applicant’s field of expertise)
- No substantial criminal record
- Good health
Former Resident, subclass, 151
For former Australian permanent residents to return to Australia permanently.
- Age under 45
- Spent nine of the first 18 years in Australia as a permanent resident OR
- Completed three months of service in the Australian Armed Forces at any time before 19 January 1981
- Has never become an Australian citizen
- Maintain close ties (business, cultural or personal ties) with Australia
- No substantial criminal record
- Good health