A benefit of applying for the visa subclass 858 is the priority processing as these visas are given the highest priority of all other Australian migration programs. Some applicants can expect to get their visas granted in 1 month from lodgement. The Global Talent Independent visa subclass 858 does not require an applicant to be sponsored by an employer and does not require a points test. Applicants will need to be able to earn above the Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT) (currently AU$153,600 per annum) in Australia which can be demonstrated with evidence of current earnings, future job offers or recent PhD graduates in the target sectors.