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Skilled Visa Processing Times: New Priority Order
Skilled visa processing times in Australia have changed. From 25 July 2026, new skilled visa processing priorities decide which nomination and visa applications the Department of Home Affairs looks at …
By Philip
189 Visa Invitation Round Results – 4 June 2026
189 Visa Invitation Round Results – 4 June 2026 The Australian Government has released the results of the latest Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) invitation round held on 4 June 2026. A total …
By Philip
Most Common Health Occupations That Can Secure PR in Australia
Most Common Health Occupations That Can Secure PR in Australia Australia continues to experience significant healthcare workforce shortages—from hospitals to aged-care facilities. To address this, the …
By Philip
Videos
4 Common Australian PR Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Chances in 2026
4 Common Australian PR Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Chances in 2026 Many people come to Australia, study hard, work hard and follow the rules — but still miss out on permanent residency. Sometimes the …
By Philip
How to Get Australian PR in 2 Years - The 482 to 186 Visa Pathway
How to Get Australian PR in 2 Years - The 482 to 186 Visa Pathway Getting Australian Permanent Residency (PR) can feel like a long, tiring journey. Many migrants spend years chasing points-based …
By Philip
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February Immigration News 2026: An Anti-Immigration Party Is Rising, State Nomination Updates and the Best Australian Visas for 2026
February Immigration News 2026: An Anti-Immigration Party Is Rising, State Nomination Updates and the Best Australian Visas for 2026 In this February immigration update, we focus on the information …
By Philip
Partner Visas / Family Migration News
Partner Visa and Family Priority Order 2026: Which Visa Applications Get Processed First?
If you are waiting on a partner visa or family visa, you may have noticed processing times changed in 2026. Some applications are now moving faster than others, even if they were lodged later. This is …
By Philip
Updated
Australian Visa Fees 2026-2027: Full Price Table
Australian Visa Fees 2026-2027: Full Price Table Visa application charges increased across almost every Australian visa subclass on 1 July 2026. Most visa fees rose by approximately 25%. A small …
By Philip
More checks and Cancellations for Student - Partner and Work Visas!
More checks and Cancellations for Student - Partner and Work Visas! While Australia has not announced a policy called a “temporary visa crackdown”, many temporary visa applicants are feeling that …
By Philip
Updated
Business Migration / Investor Visa News
Skilled Visa Processing Times: New Priority Order
Skilled visa processing times in Australia have changed. From 25 July 2026, new skilled visa processing priorities decide which nomination and visa applications the Department of Home Affairs looks at …
By Philip
Australian Visa Fees 2026-2027: Full Price Table
Australian Visa Fees 2026-2027: Full Price Table Visa application charges increased across almost every Australian visa subclass on 1 July 2026. Most visa fees rose by approximately 25%. A small …
By Philip
Work Visa Lawyers Receives Two South Australian NIV Nomination Approvals for Entrepreneurs and Innovative Investors
Work Visa Lawyers Receives Two South Australian NIV Nomination Approvals for Entrepreneurs and Innovative Investors Work Visa Lawyers has received two South Australian state nomination approvals for …
By Philip
Skilled Migration Visas
Australia Student Visa Changes 2026: Can You Still Bring Family?
Updated: 7 October 2026 Most international students can no longer bring a partner or children to Australia on a student or graduate visa. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the direction of …
By Work Visa Lawyers
South Australia's Major Projects: Why the State Needs Skilled Migrants
South Australia is in the middle of the biggest, longest economic build-up in its history. Submarines, a growing space sector, a $15.4 billion tunnel, a new children’s hospital, a copper boom, a …
By Work Visa Lawyers
Australia’s Working Holiday Visa Ballots: Will Backpackers Still Do Regional Work?
Australia’s Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program is changing. Backpackers who want to stay for a second or third year will now have to enter a ballot. But here is the part that is being …
By Work Visa Lawyers
Australian Citizenship News
Three Ways to Obtain Australian Citizenship by Birth
Australian citizenship can be acquired through various circumstances related to birth. In this blog, we’ll explore the three types of citizenship by birth. Child Born in Australia with at Least …
By Chris Johnston
How to Pass the Australian Citizenship Test
For the video version of this article, click here: If you want to become a citizen of Australia, there are a few steps to go through and the one most people struggle with is the Citizenship Test. …
By Chris Johnston
Can you pass the new Citizenship test? Australian citizenship test practice 2020
To pass the test, the candidates must: Correctly answer all 5 questions about Australian values AND Get a mark of at least 75 percent overall HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TEST If you have already submitted …
By Chris Johnston
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Appeals and Reviews
Ministerial Intervention in Australia: What It Is & What You Need to Know
Ministerial Intervention in Australia: What It Is & What You Need to Know Ministerial Intervention (MI) is a last‑resort avenue in Australian immigration law where the Minister for Immigration and …
By Philip
UpdatedVisa Appeal: Understanding the Transition from AAT to ART
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) has officially replaced the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) as of October 14, 2024. This significant change aims to streamline the independent merits …
By Radharani Kuhn
UpdatedNew merits review body to replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal - what the changes mean to you
From 14 October 2024, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) will be abolished and replaced with the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). Legislation to abolish the AAT and replace it with the ART …
By Chris Johnston
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How Does the Coronavirus Affect Your Temporary Visa? Students, Backpackers, 482 visa and New Zealanders
1. Visitor Visa Holders – subclass 600 · Tourists are being asked to return to their home country as quickly as possible, particularly those without family support Comments See points 2 and 3 of our …
Migration Policy Changes Create State Based Competition Over Healthcare Workers and Changes to Occupation Lists
The Australian healthcare system needs to be prepared to service our communities and reducing these visa criteria is just one of the strategies being implemented to increase recruitment to the …
Temporary Visa Workers 457 & 482, JobKeeper and JobSeeker - The Impact of Coronavirus COVID-19.
In this article, we have sought to break this down and simplify the answers to some common questions you might have. Stand-Downs: Can I stand down my 457 and 482 Temporary Visa Holder workers? …
Can I Get JobKeeper or Jobseeker Payments During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
As the Federal Government rolls out stimulus packages and makes continual announcements, you will need to watch this space for updates. As an employer, you will be faced with the most difficult …
COVID-19 - My Australian Visa Has Expired and I Don't Know What to Do!
The Australian Government has introduced a new stream for people whose visas have expired or are about to expire. The temporary visa subclass 408 is no eligible to Visa Applicant’s whose visa was held …
3 New Visas for Innovation: The Global Talent Visa Program now includes priority processing for permanent Visas
If you think you might be eligible to apply for a GTI, take 5 minutes to complete our free online GTI assessment form. Our lawyers and registered migration agents will assess your eligibility and get …
Coronavirus: How will COVID-19 affect Australian Immigration Practice and Policy? Students, skilled workers, Business, Families?
1.Travel Bans affecting International Students, Partners and more From 9pm AEDT 20 March 2020, only Australian citizens, residents and immediate family members can travel to Australia. All travellers …Coronavirus : Australian Immigration Policy Changes & 482 Losses for temporary workers
0:15 The effects on employer sponsored Visas Due to the conditions placed on business during the coronavirus crisis, loss of jobs for some 457 and 482 visa holders is leading to difficulty in meeting …Coronavirus - Australian Travel Bans, Student & Visitor Visa Holders Options and The Rush Back
0:12 TRAVEL BANS AFFECTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, PARTNERS AND MORE As of 20 March 2020, travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Australia. Exemptions apply to: Australian citizens …Bruno's Australian Regional Migration: From Student Visa to Skilled State Sponsored Visa
Bruno arrived in Adelaide as a student visa and fell in love with Australia’s laid back lifestyle. Work Visa Lawyers helped Bruno with his successful Skilled Regional (Provisional) 489 visa …