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Migration Insights
Our coverage of the latest news and changes in the migration industry, and what they mean for visa applicants, employers and families.
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Skilled Migration · Oct 2026Australian Skilled Migration Update: Subclass 189 Invitations Issued and NSW 190 Nomination Now OpenAustralia's skilled migration program has seen two significant developments today, with a new round of Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa invitations and the official…Read article
Skilled Migration · Oct 2026Victoria Publishes Its Own Points Test: What 190 and 491 Applicants Need to Know (2026–27)Victoria has published the Victorian Points Test (VPT), which ranks every Registration of Interest (ROI) for the 190 and 491 visas in the 2026–27 program year.Read article
Skilled Migration · Oct 2026Victoria Introduces Fees for 190 and 491 ROIs and NominationsVictoria will charge fees for Registrations of Interest (ROIs) and nomination applications for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas from the 2026–27 program year.Read article
Employer Sponsored Visa · Apr 2026ART Win: 482 “Position Not Genuine” Refusal Successfully OverturnedWe’re pleased to share another successful outcome at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). This case involved the refusal of a Subclass 482 nomination, where the…Read article
Employer Sponsored Visa · Mar 2026482/186 Visa Salary Thresholds Increase from 1 July 2026: What Employers & Sponsored Workers Need to KnowAs the end of the financial year approaches, many businesses and prospective visa applicants are reviewing their employer‑sponsored visa plans. For the 2026–27…Read article
Australian Citizenship · Mar 2026When DNA Says “No” — But the Law Says “Maybe”: A Surprising Australian Citizenship CaseA remarkable case currently unfolding in Australia highlights a fascinating reality of immigration law: citizenship is not always determined by DNA alone. A…Read article
General · Mar 2026Important Update to the Training Visa (Subclass 407) Application ProcessAustralia’s Department of Home Affairs has announced an important procedural change affecting Training visa (subclass 407) applications. This update changes how and…Read article
Immigration · Feb 2026Australian Bridging Visas Explained: BVA, BVB, BVC, BVD & BVE (Work Rights, Travel and Activation Rules)If you lodge a visa application while you are in Australia, you may be granted an Australian bridging visa. Bridging visas allow you to remain lawfully in Australia…Read article
Parent Visa · Feb 2026Australian Parent Visas: How the Balance of Family Test Really WorksFor many families, bringing parents to Australia is one of the most meaningful migration goals. But before a parent visa application can be granted, there’s one…Read article
