Immigration
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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 …
Australian Immigration News – July 2025: New Financial Year / New Migration Year
In this blog, we bring you the latest updates and key developments in Australian migration for July 2025. We also invite you to check out our YouTube channel, where we’ve published over 300 videos …
How to Do a VETASSESS Skills Assessment for Australian Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re planning to migrate to Australia under a skilled visa, one of the most important steps is to get your skills assessed by an approved authority. For many general professional …
Kanye West’s Visa Cancelled
Kanye West’s Australian Visa Cancelled The Department of Home Affairs recently cancelled Kanye West’s Australian visa. The reason for the cancellation is that the American rapper released a song …
How to apply for overseas police clearances required for Australian visas
Background Requirements The Department of Home Affairs requires police clearances from any countries in which the person (aged 17 or older) has spent 12 months or more in the last 10 years since …
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 …
Australian Immigration Updates – June 2025 | What Will Change from 1 July?
June 2025 marks the final month of the 2024–2025 financial year, and several major updates have already been announced for the new financial year and the new migration year starting 1 July. In this …
Australian Immigration News – May 2025
Welcome to the May 2025 edition of Australian Immigration News from Work Visa Lawyers! In this blog, we will cover the following topics: What is expected from the Australian Federal Election results? …
Australian Immigration News – April 2025
April has brought many important updates and changes in Australian immigration. In this blog, we’ll cover: The federal election and possible major changes if the Coalition wins DAMA updates 482 visa …
South Australia DAMA for Aged or Disabled Carer (ANZSCO 423111)
This article is updated regularly. Last updated: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 The Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is an important visa pathway to permanent residency for many people in …