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Work Visa Lawyers' National Innovation Visa Success: 2026 Update
Work Visa Lawyers is leading the way on Australia’s National Innovation Visa (NIV) in 2026. Last month alone, we secured four NIV invitations for our clients — three through state nomination …
By Work Visa Lawyers
Is the SAF Levy Unfair? Upfront Cost, Lost on Refusal
Employers can pay up to $7,200 to sponsor a skilled worker. If the nomination is refused, most of them do not get a cent back — and they still have no worker. Employers paid $499.8 million through the …
By Chris Johnston
South Australia’s 2026–27 Skilled Migration Update: 190 and 491 Visa ROI Reopens
South Australia has reopened Registrations of Interest (ROI) for its 2026–27 General Skilled Migration (GSM) program. This update matters if you want a subclass 190 or subclass 491 visa through South …
By Wendy Guan
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Ministerial Direction 121 and 122: New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities for 2026
On 19 September 2026, the Department of Home Affairs replaced Ministerial Direction 119 with two new directions: Ministerial Direction 121 and Ministerial Direction 122. Direction 121 now sets the …
By Work Visa Lawyers
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