New 4-Tier Invitation System for Subclass 189: What It Means for Your Visa Chances
In December 2025, the Department of Home Affairs released an internal May 2025 minute under Freedom of Information, discussing how SkillSelect invitation rounds might be managed for the 2025–26 program year. This document is not a formal policy change, and it does not amend migration law. However, from a practitioner’s perspective, it is highly… Continue reading New 4-Tier Invitation System for Subclass 189: What It Means for Your Visa Chances
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482/186 – Skilled Visa Reform – Technical Measures 2025: What You Should Know (From 29 November 2025)
On 29 November 2025 (tomorrow), the Australian Government’s Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform – Technical Measures) Regulations 2025 will come into effect. Although described as a “technical amendment”, these changes will have significant implications for the 482/TSS program, the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, and the pathway to permanent residency under the ENS… Continue reading 482/186 – Skilled Visa Reform – Technical Measures 2025: What You Should Know (From 29 November 2025)
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Australia’s 2025–26 State & Territory Nomination Allocations: Lower Than Expected
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has released the state and territory nomination allocations for the 2025–26 migration program year. While planners initially anticipated a total of 33,000 places for Subclass 190 and 491 visas, only 20,350 nominations have been issued. Allocation Overview: Distribution Across States and Territories The 20,350 nomination places are… Continue reading Australia’s 2025–26 State & Territory Nomination Allocations: Lower Than Expected
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485 VISA HOLDERS REJOICE
On 25 November 2021, Minister for Education & Youth and Minister for Immigration released a joint statement paving the way for more flexible arrangements for 485 visa holders. Summary for the arrangements are: 485 visa holders who have been unable to travel to Australia due to COVID-19 will be able to apply for a replacement… Continue reading 485 VISA HOLDERS REJOICE
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Temporary Suspension of Skilled Migration as a Result of COVID-19
The health crisis has caused a number of unprecedented changes to the Australian Migration Program and this is set to persist as the Department of Home Affairs continues to closely monitor the health situation to decide how migration and visa settings are implemented moving forward. The latest major announcement is the temporary suspension of the… Continue reading Temporary Suspension of Skilled Migration as a Result of COVID-19
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New Regional QLD DAMA Now Open with 70 Occupations!
A new DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) has come into effect on 12 September 2019 in regional Queensland and is now open to skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers in 70 occupations ranging from Tour Guides, Accommodation and Hospitality Managers to Cooks, Child Care Workers and Youth Workers. Please find the full occupation list here. (Link:… Continue reading New Regional QLD DAMA Now Open with 70 Occupations!
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Pr Door Opens for Lower Skilled Migrants in Regional Australia
Two special visa agreements have been announced with a pathway to PR option which may benefit many lower skilled migrants previously restricted. This visa is designed to distribute the migrant population to areas in regional Australia desperate skilled staff. The scheme is called Designation Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) and currently two regions will be benefiting… Continue reading Pr Door Opens for Lower Skilled Migrants in Regional Australia
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Are you a Recent Engineering Graduate Wanting to Live and Work in Australia?
If yes, then the Subclass 476 – Skilled – Recognized Graduation Visa may be the perfect pathway for you to live and work in Australia for 18 months to gain some valuable skilled work experience! You must satisfy the following main requirements to be eligible for this visa: Under 31 years of age In the… Continue reading Are you a Recent Engineering Graduate Wanting to Live and Work in Australia?
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