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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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Employer Sponsored Visa · Oct 2026Ministerial Directions 121 and 122: New Processing Priorities for 482 and 186 VisasFrom 19 September 2026, Directions 121 and 122 set new processing priorities for 482 and 186 visas. What changed, and what it means onshore and offshore.Read article
Employer Sponsored Visa · Oct 2026482 Visa: Core Skills or Specialist Skills Stream?The 482 Skills in Demand visa has two main streams. Which one applies depends on the occupation and the guaranteed salary. How to tell, with the 2026–27 thresholds.Read article
Partner Visa · Oct 2026Partner Visa Evidence: What to Show for Each PillarPartner visa relationships are assessed across four areas: financial, household, social and commitment. The evidence that helps in each, and how to keep it consistent.Read article
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
