Australia Migration

Australia Migration August 6, 2026 Q

2026–27 Tasmania State Nomination Policy Update for Subclass 190 and 491

Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination will open a new ROI (Registration of Interest) on 17 August 2026. In the 2026–27 financial year, Tasmania’s state nomination policy will adjust its Priority Attributes, Selection Policy and Program Guidance to make selection criteria more transparent and prioritise applicants who can contribute to Tasmania’s economy and community over the long term. 2026–27 state nomination

Australia Migration Uncategorized August 6, 2026 Q

Australian Visa Processing Times: August Update | Skilled Migration, Employer Sponsorship and Family Migration Progress

The 4 August update covers processing times and queue dates for skilled, employer-sponsored and family visas, including the early effects of the new priorities.

Australia Migration June 25, 2026 Yulia Yang

2026–27 Australia Migration: A Complete Guide to the Four Main Pathways and How to Choose Your Best Route After Quota Changes

The total quota for Australia’s 2025–26 programme year is locked at 185,000 for the third consecutive year, with the split between skilled migration and family migration remaining at 7:3. While the overall programme size is consistent with 2025–26, internal quota allocations have shifted. If you are still planning your Australian residency using the old logic of ‘accumulate points, wait for

Australia Migration July 4, 2023 Arthur

2023-24 Overseas Applicants, Focus on These Pathways! Nearly 140,000 Skilled Migration Grant Places — Plenty of Great Opportunities Remain for Offshore Applicants!

After the major loosening of skilled migration from September 2022, overseas applicants regained confidence in Australian migration. With policy stalled throughout the pandemic, far too many overseas applicants had gone from waiting to giving up on Australian migration. Because onshore applicants can no longer solve Australia's labour shortage, the new financial year's policy still places part of its focus on overseas applicants, and to attract more skilled workers from overseas, the Department of Home Affairs has added more staff to process visas quickly.

Australia Migration News July 3, 2023 Arthur

A Treasured Roundup! These Are the Skilled Occupations Most Overseas Applicants Can Apply For — Last Financial Year You Only Needed 50–70 Points to Be Invited!

Hello everyone, I'm Michael. Today is the first working day of Australia's 2023–24 financial year. The Australian financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June the following year.

Australia Migration Australia Visas News June 16, 2023 Arthur

Latest on Migration Reform & Visa News | White Paper in Preparation, Backlog Cut to 550,000, and the 408 COVID Stream Actively Considered for Cancellation!

In May, the President of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) held a meeting — or discussion — with the Department of Home Affairs, mainly to learn about the latest developments across various policies and information.

Australia Migration News June 16, 2023 Arthur

Migration’s hottest new pathway moved forward again this week! The latest nursing/social-work pathway → no 4-times-7, no grind, and you can still do a skills assessment and migrate to Australia!

Hot property: Australia's Aged Care Labour Agreement is arguably one of the hottest, most talked-about Australian migration pathways of the new financial year!

Australia Migration News June 6, 2023 Arthur

Senior Managers Can Skilled-Migrate to Australia Too! The First Step on the Road to PR: Start with Your Skills Assessment

Australia's 2022-23 financial year held plenty of welcome surprises for offshore applicants: every state opened to offshore applicants, many common occupations gained multiple state-nomination opportunities with relatively low entry thresholds, and the Subclass 189 visa issued low-points invitations — all of which has restored the confidence of applicants who have long been following Australian skilled migration from overseas.

Australia Migration News June 5, 2023 Arthur

A Record High! Subclass 189 Issued Over 66,000 Invitations This Financial Year — 7,353 on 25 May! Points-Based Skilled Migration Heads for 130,000 Invitations!

On 25 May, Subclass 189 issued what is almost certainly the final invitation round of this financial year. The number invited that day was not small, but only occupations in extreme short supply were called.

Australia Migration News June 1, 2023 Arthur

Most Australian Graduate Fields Can Lead to Migration! What Are the Key Points for International-Student Migration in the New Financial Year? Master These Insights as You Approach Graduation and Get a Step Ahead!

Many Australian graduates fall in love with the lifestyle and culture here after studying in Australia. Australia's environment is stunningly diverse, with majestic mountain ranges, vast deserts, an azure coastline and dense bushland. The air is clean, especially in less densely populated areas, where you can breathe fresh air and enjoy a peaceful setting. On top of that, Australia's natural landscapes and conditions offer abundant opportunities for students who love the outdoors, such as hiking, camping, surfing and birdwatching.