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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
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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 will the Bushfire Crisis impact on Australian Visas and Immigration? Tourism, International Education and Regional 491 Visas be effected! What can be done by Home Affairs to minimize the impacts?
It is impossible to foresee all the areas of change as there are a number of factors at play. However we would like to shine a light on our nation’s immigration programmes, and consider the question …The Traps of Holding Dual Australian Citizenship processed by the Australian Government Prior to 2002
Every year, hundreds of people who apply to renew their Australian passport or apply for citizenship by descent for their overseas-born children are notified by the Department of Home Affairs that …
Australian Skilled Migration Update - Only 250 189 Invitations! Accountant 100 points, Family Sponsor Easier
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/invitation-rounds Comments from Chris Johnston: Unfortunately for Electrical Engineers and Accountants applying to …Five Common Reasons for Australian 132 and 188 Visas Being Refused
So, you have decided to invest in Australia. You have a successful business in your country and thinking about starting a business in Australia. That’s great, you may want to get an Australian …
Australian Immigration News Video December 2019 - New 491 & 494 visas, end of year rush & more!
Do you need help with an Australian visa application? At Work Visa Lawyers we are experienced in assisting applicants in all matters relating to Australian visa applications. Our areas of expertise …
South Australia open for new subclass 491 visa nomination applications
This affects the following general skilled migration visas that require state nomination: Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa Skilled Nominated (Permanent) subclass 190 visa Changes …
Rosa's Story: From Hong Kong to Adelaide's beautiful beaches
How to Guide: Business Visa Compare
Are you an experienced business person, high-net-worth individual or entrepreneur? Let us help you find your Austrtalian business visa options. Introducing Business Visa Compare! Business Visa …
Australian Government to make the Gold Coast and Perth eligible for regional visas 491 & 494, and 485 extension
These new locations join the capital cities of Adelaide, Hobart and Darwin, and the major regional centres of Newcastle, Sunshine Coast, Wollongong, Illawarra and Geelong. With this expanded …
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