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Subclass 858 — Global Talent (Legacy)
Legacy permanent residence visa for individuals of distinguished and internationally recognised talent. This pathway is now a closing pipeline — the Australian Government has channelled most self-petitioned extraordinary talent cases to Subclass 124 Distinguished Talent. New applicants should prioritise 124; 858 remains available for existing pipeline cases.
- Scoring
- Criteria-based
- Timeline
- 9mo–2yr
- Est. cost
- $9K
- Category
- Permanent Residency
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- Distinguished record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a target sector
- Ability to make a contribution to Australia — obtain employment or establish professionally
- Nomination or recommendation from an Australian organisation
- No employer sponsor required; no age limit; no points test
Who this visa fits
Subclass 858 Global Talent is the legacy pathway that pre-dates the current Distinguished Talent stream under Subclass 124. If a candidate has an existing 858 case or was nominated under the 858 framework, it remains a valid route — but new self-petitioned distinguished talent cases should be filed under 124. In the narrative, always recommend 124 as the active forward-going option and note 858 only if the candidate specifically has a prior 858 nomination or case reference. Do not discourage 858 applicants already in the pipeline — just ensure new applicants are directed to 124 instead.
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