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The latest Subclass 189 official invitation report is here (cover image). EOIdata (ED) figures are updated through end of November — a good chance to analyse this round of invitations alongside them. Because the official report only publishes the invitation scores for each occupation and not the actual number of invitations issued, we estimate the per-occupation invitation volume by combining
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We recently helped several partner-visa clients successfully obtain a Schedule 3 (Sch3) waiver — lodging their Subclass 820 applications onshore, securing Bridging Visa C with full work rights, and ultimately having the 820 visa granted. The clients all shared a similar background:holding no substantive visa in Australia (or only a BVE), yet with a long-term partner, many years of life
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Victoria has issued December invitations today — best of luck to everyone Community Worker — 85+5, local employment, $81k Hotel Motel Manager — 50+15, regional Victoria employment ECT — 75+5, local Victoria employment, $90k annual salary ECT — 60+15, regional Victoria, ECT employment Architectural Draftsperson — 80+5, local employment, $100k annual salary ECT — 75+5, overseas, but the applicant had
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The various state nominations that received their official quotas in November will now progressively enter a steady invitation cycle. Some states are issuing a first round as early as December, while others are only planning to start work in January. On the third day of December two states have already issued pre-invitations — South Australia on the evening of 1
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We wrapped up the MIA–NSW meeting last Friday, and today NSW wrote back Stream 1 and Stream 3 of the 491 will open on 19 January A reminder to have your documentation complete and ready — the average processing wait for both streams is expected to exceed 6 weeks. If your visa or points-claim items are about to expire, or
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Recently, many applicants have messaged us through our channels — they have waited years on the points-tested skilled migration pathway without ever getting the nod. The truth is, sometimes choosing the right path matters more than working harder. Pick the wrong direction or the wrong road and you may miss your chance to settle in Australia altogether! This is especially
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Subclass 190 / 491 status now Policies confirmed + applications open + invitations imminent As of the 24th, with South Australia opening its onshore ROI channel, the main streams of every state-nomination program are essentially open for lodgement, and NSW Subclass 491 Streams 1 and 3 will also open in mid-January. At last week’s MIA state nomination briefing, each state
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This Week’s Highlights Australian Migration News This week we combine the MIA state-government invitation-briefing updates into a roundup of the latest state-nomination news from every state This week’s successful visa grant, invitation and skills-assessment case roundup — as usual NSW — announced that 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 open on 19 January; Pathway 2 invitations will not be issued
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[29 November Study Abroad Weekly Brief] – Swinburne University delivers outstanding performance in subject rankings – Deakin students rank first nationally in overall wellbeing – La Trobe Nursing Diploma pathway to bachelor’s degree English requirements updated – Western Sydney University launches new Foundation program for easier pathway to bachelor’s degree – UTS College’s new scholarship offers 20% tuition reduction –
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Today we bring you the news from NSW and WA — two of the states with the largest allocations this year. For a recap of Day 1-3, see below Day 1 VIC & QLDState Nomination Briefing | QLD to ramp up invitations from January; VIC unveils three overseas 491 priorities; NSW issues more invitations! Day 2 TAS & ACTState Nomination
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