482 Visa English Requirements

The Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand (SID) Visa is one of the most common Australian work visas. It allows skilled workers to be sponsored by an eligible Australian employer to live and work in Australia for up to four years.

Meeting the English language requirement is an essential part of the application. The rules were recently updated, with changes applying from 13 September 2025. Below is a full guide to the current requirements, including accepted tests, exemptions, and what this means if you plan to transition to permanent residency.

Recently, the Australian Government reduced the PTE English test requirement for the Subclass 482 visa. The change took effect on 13 September 2025 and applies to English tests taken on or after that date. Tests completed before this date must still meet the previous requirements.

For the Subclass 482 visa, the One Skill Retake (OSR) is now permitted for English tests that offer this option, such as IELTS.

English Tests Completed On or After 13 September 2025

If your English test provider offers a One Skill Retake (OSR) option, results from that retake may be accepted.

Minimum Score Required by Test:

English Tests Completed Before 13 September 2025

Scores must be achieved in a single sitting. One Skill Retake results are not accepted.

Minimum Score Required by Test:

Note: From 26 July 2023 to 4 May 2024, TOEFL iBT was not accepted for visa purposes. From 12 February 2024, only the paper-based CAE version is accepted. Older valid results remain acceptable.

Who Does Not Need to Sit an English Test?

You may be exempt from taking an English test if:

• You hold a passport from:
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • USA
  • Canada
  • New Zealand
• You have completed at least five years of full-time study in English at a secondary level or higher
• You are sponsored under a labour agreement that specifies a different English requirement
• You hold registration that has the same or higher English requirement, such as for medical practitioners

482 Visa to 186 Visa: Permanent Residency Transition

Many Subclass 482 visa holders later apply for permanent residency through the Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa.

For the 186 visa, you must show Competent English, which is a higher requirement than for the 482 visa.

Competent English – Tests Taken On or After 7 August 2025

Competent English – Tests Taken Before 7 August 2025

If your long-term goal is permanent residency, it is important to plan ahead and prepare for the higher Competent English requirement.

How Work Visa Lawyers Can Help

At Work Visa Lawyers, we assist both skilled workers and Australian employers with all aspects of the Subclass 482 visa process, including:

• Assessing whether you need to sit an English test or qualify for an exemption
• Preparing and lodging a strong application
• Helping you plan your pathway to permanent residency via the Subclass 186 visa

Contact Work Visa Lawyers today to book a consultation and receive expert advice on your visa application.

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The Australian immigration program is facing significant uncertainty as we reach mid-August 2025. The Australian Government has not yet released the Migration Planning Levels for 2025/2026, delaying key skilled visa programs and causing stress for many applicants.

In this month’s Australian immigration update, we cover:

• Changes to English test requirements for Australian visas

• An increase in international student enrolments for 2026

• Which state is best for a National Innovation Visa nomination

• Updated visa processing times in Australia

• Delays affecting partner visa applications

At Work Visa Lawyers, we specialise in assisting individuals, families, and employers through the complex Australian visa process. Contact us if you need assistance to apply for an Australian visa.

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No Migration Planning Levels Yet – Impact on Skilled Visas

As of mid-August, the Migration Planning Level for 2025/2026 has not been announced. Without this, states and territories have not opened applications for:

• Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa

• Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional Visa

The last Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa invitation round was in November 2024.

Last year, allocations were announced in May. The only other delay of this scale occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic — but no such crisis is affecting us now.

Rather than speculating on the cause of the delay, applicants should prepare to lodge their Expression of Interest (EOI) by ensuring they have:

• A valid skills assessment (within the last 3 years)

• A valid English test result (within the last 3 years)

• Evidence of skilled work experience such as contracts and payslips

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More International Student Places in 2026

The Albanese Government has announced 295,000 international student places for 2026, an increase of 25,000 compared to 2025.

All active international education providers will receive at least the same allocation as this year.

For those planning to study in Australia:

• Choose your course carefully to align with your migration pathway

• Consider the level of study and post-study visa options such as the Subclass 485 Graduate Visa

• Ensure you meet the student visa English requirements

English Test Updates – More Accepted Tests and New Score Requirements

From 7 August 2025, there are now nine accepted English language tests for many Australian visa applications, including three new tests:

• Cambridge C1 Advanced (C1 Advanced)

• CELPIP General (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) – New test

• IELTS Academic, including One Skill Retake (OSR)

• IELTS General Training, including One Skill Retake (OSR)

• LanguageCert Academic – New test 

• Michigan English Test (MET), including Single Section Retake (SSR) – New test

• Occupational English Test (OET)

• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)

• TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet-Based Test)

New minimum score requirements for PTE Superior English:

• Listening: 69

• Reading: 70

• Writing: 85

• Speaking: 88 (this high score in Speaking may be very difficult to achieve)

IELTS has kept the minimum of 8 in each band for Superior English.

New minimum score requirements for PTE Competent English:

• Listening: 47

• Reading: 48

• Writing: 51

• Speaking: 54

IELTS still requires a minimum of 6 in each band for Competent English.

New PTE English requirement for the Graduate Visa

The PTE score needed for the Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) is now lower:

• Overall: 55

• Listening: 40

• Reading: 42

• Writing: 41

• Speaking: 39

For IELTS, the minimum remains 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each band.

All these changes take effect from 7 August 2025. 
If you took a test before this date and it’s still valid, your scores would still count.

For the Graduate Visa, test results are valid if taken in the 12 months before the visa application date. For other visas, test results are valid for up to three years.

New Skills in Demand 482 Visa English Requirement 

Changes are also coming from 13 September 2025 for English requirements for the Skills in Demand 482 visa: 

Applications lodged on or after 13 September 2025 will accept Vocational level English at least IELTS 5 in each band or PTE:

• Listening: 33
• Reading: 36
• Writing: 29
• Speaking: 24

We wish all applicants the best of luck in preparing for their English language tests. For certain visas, such as the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand Visa, the English requirements have recently been lowered, making them more accessible.

However, for those seeking additional migration points for visas such as the Subclass 189, Subclass 190, or Subclass 491, the new PTE Superior English-Speaking score requirement of 88 presents a significant challenge.

With nine approved English language test options now available, it is important to select the one that best aligns with your strengths. Ensure that the test you choose is accepted for your intended visa subclass and that it allows you to achieve the maximum score required for Superior English, if that is your objective — as not all tests provide this opportunity.

Best State for National Innovation Visa Nomination

The National Innovation Visa is a direct permanent residency pathway for highly skilled and innovative individuals.

Currently, South Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria are accepting nominations.

Our review of the criteria suggests:

• South Australia and New South Wales are generally easier, with transparent requirements focused on demonstrating value to the state.

• Victoria requires a referral from a Victorian Government agency — with no public process — making it more challenging.

If you have strong professional ties or collaboration plans with a state, that’s where you should apply.

We have several videos explaining the National Innovation Visa, as well as a free assessment on our website where we can check your eligibility. 

Updated Visa Processing Times in Australia

Processing times are one of the most discussed aspects of the migration process, and we understand how frustrating it can be when they become longer.

The Department of Home Affairs has recently updated its visa processing times. In the table below, you will find some of the main visa subclasses and the typical timeframes for processing.

Keep in mind that your visa may be finalised earlier than the published timeframe — particularly if your occupation is in high demand. However, it may also take longer if your case is more complex or if there are issues such as inconsistencies in your application or documentation, or health and character concerns.

Delays in Relationship Registration

To lodge a partner visa, many applicants choose to strengthen their application by registering their de facto relationship.

In South Australia, this process usually takes just over 28 days. However, current timeframes have extended to approximately two to three months due to a processing backlog.

One possible explanation for this delay is an increase in partner visa applications, potentially driven by the temporary closure of the skilled visa programs, including the Subclass 189, Subclass 190, and Subclass 491.

Final Advice for Visa Applicants

While we await the Migration Planning Level announcement, skilled visa applicants should use this time to:

• Prepare their skills assessment and English test results

• Gather all required employment and qualification evidence

• Monitor program opening dates closely

• Contact an immigration lawyer or migration agent to discuss their situation

If you need advice on your Australian visa application, contact us for a consultation. Since 2011, we have assisted thousands of individuals and businesses with their migration needs.

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Sources: 

189 Invitation Round: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/invitation-rounds

English visa requirements: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language

482 visa English requirements: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1343

More Student visas for 2026: https://ministers.education.gov.au/clare/managing-sustainable-international-education-sector

Visa processing times: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times

South Australia National Innovation Visa: https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/national-innovation-visa

New South Wales National Innovation Visa: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/niv

Victoria National Innovation Visa: https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/migrate/national-innovation-visa

As the end of the financial year approaches, many changes are being made to the Australian immigration system. In this article, we will go through some of those changes.

128 New Occupations Added to the SA DAMA

The South Australian regional DAMA and the Adelaide City DAMA have both been extended and expanded.

The SA regional DAMA now includes 128 new occupations across various sectors, including construction, trade, agribusiness, ICT, health, education, and renewable energy.

Some occupations added are registered nurse in child and family health, registered nurse in disability and rehabilitation, winery worker (beneficial for South Australia's Barossa and Clare Valley), sheep farm worker, truck driver, bricklayer, and floor finisher. Truck driver is particularly notable as it was previously a restricted occupation but is now available for the entire state.

Do you want to know more about the new occupations on the SA DAMA? Click here to read the full article.

Student Visa News

Increase in Financial Capacity:

From 10 May 2024, the financial requirement for Student visa applicants will increase from AUD 24,505 to AUD 29,710.

For a spouse or de facto partner of the Student primary applicant, it will increase from AUD 8,574 to AUD 10,394.

For a dependent child, it will increase from AUD 3,670 to AUD 4,449.

The last increase happened in October 2023, and this new increase was not expected for this financial year.

Recent changes to Australian student visa and graduate visa programs signal a significant shift in the landscape of international education and post-study opportunities in the country. Starting from 23 March 2024, these updates include increased English language requirements and the introduction of the genuine student requirement.

TOEFL iBT is now accepted for all Australian visas

TOEFL iBT tests taken from 5 May 2024 are valid for Australian visas and migration purposes. The test must be taken at a secure test center, as the department does not currently accept online English tests.

End of the 476 Visa

As widely expected, the skilled recognized graduate 476 visa will permanently close from 1 July 2024. This is disappointing for many, but it was expected.

Graduate Visa Changes

The main change will be the reduction of the maximum eligible age from under 50 to 35 years and under, proposed to be implemented from 1 July 2024.

Exceptions include Hong Kong and British overseas national passport holders, who will be eligible up to the age of 50.

Other changes for the graduate visa include increasing the minimum English requirement and reducing the validity period for English tests from three years to just one year prior to the application date.

This means applicants may need to check and complete their English tests before applying.

Click here to read more about the Graduate Visa changes.

Skilled Points Review Paper

The Australian Government published a paper discussing potential changes to the points test for the 189, 190, and 491 visas.

The review may alter the available points by removing and reducing factors and adding new ones.

Expected changes include reducing or removing points for regional study and NAATI-approved language.

Points for partners may increase, age points might be allocated on a gradual scale, and English points might also follow a more gradual scale.

New Core Skills Occupation List

Jobs and Skills Australia has opened a consultation about the Core Skills Occupation list.

This list will be for the Core Skills visa, designed to replace the 482 employer-sponsored visa with similar requirements.

The consultation categorizes occupations into three groups:

1. Confident On List – Occupations that Jobs and Skills Australia is certain should remain on the list.

Occupations such as Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Diesel Motor Mechanic, and IT Network Administrator are on the Confident On List.

2. Confident Off List – Occupations recommended for removal based on current labor market insights.

Occupations such as Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Cattle Farmer, ICT Project Manager, and Real Estate Representative are on the Confident Off List.

3. Targeted for Consultation – Occupations that require further input from stakeholders to determine their necessity and priority.

Occupations such as Chef, Cook, Finance Manager, Web Designer, Hairdresser, and Marketing Specialist are on the Targeted for Consultation List.

Will your occupation be on the new Core Skills Occupation List? Full article here.

VETASSESS Skills Assessment

VETASSESS is accepting new applications again for cook, diesel motor mechanic, and motor mechanic.

Some other trade occupations paused in 2023 are not yet accepted by VETASSESS.

State Nominated 190 and 491 Visas

Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory have already closed for expressions of interest. Other states and territories may close soon.

This was a summary of the main news in Australian immigration at the start of May 2024. If you need advice on your specific situation, please book an appointment.

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Sources:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/programs-subsite/migration-strategy/Documents/migration-strategy.pdf

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1196

https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/topics/migration-strategy/draft-core-skills-occupations-list-csol-consultation

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/changes

https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/occupation-lists/dama-occupation-list

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/reports-and-pubs/PDFs/points-test-discussion-paper-april-2024.pdf

https://www.vetassess.com.au/news/reopening-new-applications-for-cook-diesel-motor-mechanic-and-motor-mechanic-general

Recent changes to Australia's student visa and graduate visa policies signal a significant shift in the landscape of international education and post-study opportunities in the country. Starting from March 23, 2024, these updates include an increase in the English language requirements and the introduction of the Genuine Student Requirement.

English Language Requirement

Student Visas:

• The minimum test score for English proficiency will rise from an IELTS score of 5.5 to 6.0 (or equivalent). For PTE the minimum test score is now 50.
• For those enrolling in ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students), the required score will increase from IELTS 4.5 to 5.0 (or equivalent). For PTE the minimum test score is now 36.

Graduate Visas:  

IELTS:

• The English requirements will go up from IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 5.5 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).

PTE:

• An overall band score of at least 57; for the listening test component a score of at least 43; for the reading test a score of at least 48; for the speaking test component a score of at least 42; and the writing test component of the PTE — a score of at least 51.

Big Impact on the Graduate Visa:

The validity period for the English test has been reduced from three years to just one year prior to the application date, a change that may present challenges for many applicants.

The new Genuine Student Requirement

The Department of Home Affairs has recently updated its website to include crucial information on the Genuine Student (GS) requirement, set to take effect on March 23, 2024. This update aims to provide applicants and stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the GS criterion, including what evidence and information should be incorporated into the application. The GS is replacing the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE).

What is the Genuine Student Requirement?

The Genuine Student requirement is designed to assess an applicant's intention to genuinely pursue studies in Australia.

Key Factors in Assessing the Genuine Student Requirement

The assessment of whether an applicant meets the GS requirement will consider various factors, including:

Applicant's Circumstances: This can include the reasons for choosing a particular course, the relevance of the course to the applicant's past or proposed future employment in their home country or a third country, and the potential for the course to enhance the applicant's career prospects.

Immigration History: The Department will look into the applicant's previous travel to Australia and other countries, including compliance with visa conditions and the laws of those countries.

Compliance with Visa Conditions and Other Relevant Matters: Any previous history of visa compliance, as well as other matters deemed relevant by the Department, will be taken into account.

Plans to be a Skilled Migration Now Acceptable

The GS criterion also acknowledges that there are post-study pathways available for students who may be eligible, recognizing the potential for students to transition to other visa categories following their studies.

This is a welcome change from the previous GTE requirement, which required the applicant to make a statement about why they desperately wanted to leave after their studies.

Contact us if you need assistance with your Student or Graduate Visas. As soon as we have more updates about the Student and Graduate Visas, we will post them on our website and social media channels: TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Welcome to our August Australian Immigration News, where we bring you crucial updates on changes in Australian immigration. In this edition, we cover a range of topics, including alterations to the 189 and 190 visas, state nominations, 408 pandemic visa, cash incentives offered by states for specific occupations, VETASSESS Skill Assessment, Parent visa program, English testing modifications, Aged Care Agreement and more. For detailed information on all visas, visit Work Visa Lawyers. 

This article is updated regularly. Last updated: Tuesday 9th September 2024

The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) is a requirement almost all migrants will have to pass in the process of immigrating to Australia. Failing the GTE requirement can result in a devastating visa refusal. Here is what you need to know about the GTE criteria so you don’t receive a visa refusal notification.

1. What Is The GTE?
2. How To Meet The GTE Criterion?
   1. What Factors Do The DoHA Look At? 
   2. Your Immigration History? 
   3. If You Are A Student
   4. Supporting Your Claims
3. Does Every Visa Have The GTE Criterion? 

What Is The GTE?

GTE is short for Genuine Temporary Entrant. Based on the documents provided by the applicant, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will determine whether the applicant has a true purpose of temporary stay and the intention to stay in Australia for the time being. 

The DHA will consider the applicant's background in their home country, the immigration history, the incentive to stay in Australia or return home. If you do receive a GTE visa refusal you may have the option to appeal and review the decision.

How to Meet GTE Criterion?

What Factors Do the DoHA Look At?

DoHA looks at factors which might make you wish to not return to your home country:

• Political or civil unrest
• Military service commitments
• Your financial circumstances in your home country

The DoHA will also look at factors which would encourage you to return home such as, if you have a job back home, and have approved study leave. Another example would be if you have a business or personal assets in your home country, or close family members this may also be considered.

Your Immigration History

DoHA checks your immigration history as well:

• If you have spent a long time in Australia, DoHA may consider that you are seeking to extend your stay in Australia and work here.

• If you have had previous visa refusals/cancellations

• Any previous issues with visa compliance - for example not completing studies on previous student visas, working in excess of work conditions, overstaying your visa

If You Are A Student

Supporting Your Claims

Evidence documents to support the facts you listed in your statement should be provided at the time of application as well.

For example, if the applicant mentions that his future goal is to return home and open a restaurant, he can explain it in his GTE and prepare a corresponding business plan for opening a restaurant. However, if an applicant only said in his GTE statement, “I applied because I like it very much.” Such claim is not convincing and will not meet the GTE requirements.

Below is a real example of a refusal that a client received before consulting with Work Visa Lawyers.

Please note that it is common for a case officer to call you and ask you questions about your reasons for study in Australia. You may not receive any notice of this, so it is very important that you are prepared to discuss your case.

 Does Every Visa Have the GTE Criterion?

In short, no, but the majority of visas do use GTE requirements. The GTE is important because it applies to all Visitor Visas and some of the Temporary Visas. To put this in perspective, the Australian Bureau of Statistics recorded 780,500 Visitor visa movements in September 2018. Keeping the same amount of movements per month, in a year there would be 9,366,000 Visitor Visa movements. This means that nearly 10 million people would have had to pass the GTE requirements.

Some of the most common Temporary Visas that have the GTE criterion are:

• Student visa subclass 500  Recently released migration system review report has suggested that the GTE criteria for Student visa subclass 500 applications be replaced with something called Genuine student test, which will be focused on assessing whether the student has genuine studying intentions as compared to GTE where focus is on assessing whether the student is coming to Australia on a temporary basis and will not live here permanently.
• Visitor visa subclass 600
• Temporary work visa subclass 400
• Temporary Activity​ subclass 408
• ​Training subclass 407
• Work and Holiday visa subclass 462
• Working holiday subclass 417
• Medical treatment subclass 602
• Short-term stream subclass 482

It is important to remember that the GTE is often not the only criteria you will have to meet. For example, the Short-term stream subclass 482 which replaced the popular subclass 457 recently, has many requirements including IELTS and other skills assessments.

It is also important to show a range of documents to demonstrate an incentive to return home.
These could include:
- Employment to return to in home country.
- Close family ties and responsibilities in the home country - for example, if you are married and your partner is staying in home country during the visit, this is a positive GTE factor.
- Ownership of property or businesses in home country

Do you need help with an Australian visa application?

Lawyers and Registered Migration Agents from Work Visa Lawyers have rich experience in drafting GTE statements. If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact our team.

At Work Visa Lawyers we are experienced in assisting applicants in all matters relating to Australian visa applications, including state sponsorship applications. Our areas of expertise include Skilled Migration visas, Business Skills Migration visas, Employer Sponsored Work Visas, Partner and other Family Migration visas as well as Migration Review Tribunal, Judicial Review and Ministerial Intervention.

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Sources

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/mf/3401.0/

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-590/genuine-temporary-entrant

https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/news/all/australian-visa-refusal-notification-options-for-the-appeal-review-process-tribunal-ministerial-review.html

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-work-400

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/training-407

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-skill-shortage-482

https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/news/all/top-10-facts-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-482-visa-1.html#Skills

https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/news/all/ielts-now-offering-computer-delivered-english-tests-for-visa-applicants-in-australia.html

https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/news/all/skills-assessments-occupation-lists-for-australian-tss-482-and-employer-sponsored-permanent-resident-visas.html

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On 01 December 2020, Pearson PTE has made major changes on PTE test score range. Thousands of international students and visa applicants may potentially impacted by such changes. 

By the time of writing this blog on 04 December 2020, the Department of Home Affairs have not yet made any changes to Australian visa English requirements in response to PTE Academic changes on score range.

Early in October 2020, the Federal Budget was announced, along with various changes to partner visas for the 2020-21 migration program year.

If you are interested in applying for a subclass 491 or a subclass 190 visa, you will need to be nominated by an Australian state or territory. At present, all the states and territories in Australia are closed for new nominations. This is because the Federal Government has not yet announced the quota for the program 2020-21 year.

The subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas are point-based visas, requiring visa applicants to have a minimum of 65 points, plus be nominated by an Australian State or Territory. 

With the significant decrease in migration numbers in the coming year, obtaining state/territory nomination is more competitive than ever. States and territories are more likely to nominate high quality applicants, especially those working in essental occupations to assist with post-COVID recovery. While you wait for state nomination applications to re-open, you may want to work on increasing your points to increase your chances of getting a nomination.

There is no indication for when nomination applications will be accepted again, therefore it is imperative that you have all your documents ready to lodge an application as soon as possible. Some states may work on a 'first come, first served' basis, as such, being prepared to apply for nomination as soon as applications are open may work in your favour.

In this article, we give you 4 tips to improve your chances of getting state nomination. 

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