Skilled Migration Visas
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How to Create an ImmiAccount: Step-by-Step Guide
How to Create an ImmiAccount: Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Visit the Official ImmiAccount Website Go to the Australian Department of Home Affairs website. Important: Always ensure you’re on the …
Australian Immigration News – September 2025
Australian Immigration News – September 2025 Welcome to the latest edition of Australian Immigration News from Work Visa Lawyers. In this article, we cover the key updates for September 2025. …
What Are Interim Allocations for State 190 or 491 Visas?
What Are Interim Allocations for State 190 or 491 Visas? The Department of Home Affairs sometimes provides states and territories with a small, temporary batch of nomination places. These are called …
Government Confirms 2025–26 Immigration Intake: 185,000 Permanent Migration Places
Government Confirms 2025–26 Immigration Intake: 185,000 Permanent Migration Places On 2 September 2025, the Australian Government, through the Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke, confirmed that the …
Why Is It Important to Write a Good Genuine Student Statement?
Why Is It Important to Write a Good Genuine Student Statement? Applying for an Australian Student Visa (subclass 500) is an exciting step toward studying abroad. But beyond academic documents and …
189 Visa Invitation Round August 2025
189 Visa Invitation Round August 2025 After nine months, a new Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) invitation round was held on 21 August 2025. The previous round took place in November 2024. This …
August 2025 Australian Immigration News – Visa Desert, Delays in Relationship Registration, English Test Changes and Visa Processing Times
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 …
Australia’s National Innovation Visa: State Nomination Criteria for South Australia and New South Wales
Australia’s National Innovation Visa (NIV) – Subclass 858 is designed to attract talented entrepreneurs, researchers, and business people from around the world to contribute to the country’s …
Income Thresholds Increasing from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, income thresholds for skilled visas will increase by 4.6%, in line with updates to the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). These changes deliver on commitments outlined in …
The Hidden Path to Fast-Tracking Australia’s National Innovation Visa: State Nominations EXPLAINED!
National Innovation Visa and State Nomination SA, NSW and QLD The National Innovation Visa (NIV), previously known as the Global Talent Visa, is an Australian permanent residency visa for …