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Over 2,000 Skilled Migration Places Announced for South Australia in 2025–26

The Australian Government has confirmed South Australia’s allocation for the 2025–26 General Skilled Migration program. Program Allocations The total allocation, including interim places, is as follows: Applications are now open for Registration of Interest (ROI) from individuals currently living and working in South Australia. For offshore applicants, an ROI is not required. Instead, invitations will […]

Exploring PR Pathways: What’s Working (and What’s Not) in 2025

Australia’s migration landscape has evolved significantly over the past year, with the Department of Home Affairs publishing new figures that clearly show where opportunities for permanent residency are strongest, and which pathways may no longer be worth pursuing. According to the Department’s 15th Edition Administration of the Immigration and Citizenship Programs (October 2025), Australia delivered […]

The Impact of Relationship Status on General Skilled Migration

In the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program (Subclass 189 and 190 visas) an applicant’s relationship status can significantly influence their points score and overall eligibility. Understanding how relationship status interacts with the points system is essential, especially as personal circumstances may evolve between the Expression of Interest (EOI) and visa application stages. This article outlines […]

Ministerial Direction 115 Explained

Ministerial Direction 115, titled “Order for considering and disposing offshore Subclass 500 (Student) visa applications”, is the latest directive guiding the prioritisation of offshore student visa applications in Australia. It replaces Ministerial Direction 111 with changes that impact education providers, international students and the broader Australian education sector. Here’s an expert analysis tailored for stakeholders […]

Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform Technical Measures) Regulations 2025

The Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform Technical Measures) Regulations 2025 introduce a series of technical legislative amendments to support the Government’s Skilled Visa Reform agenda and to ensure the new Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) visa (SID visa) is fully integrated into the Migration Regulations. The instrument commences 29 November 2025 and is made under […]

Victoria’s 2025–26 Skilled Visa Nomination Program – Final Allocation Confirmed

The Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed the allocation for Victoria’s 2025–26 skilled visa nomination program. Program Allocation Victoria has been allocated a total of 3,400 visa nomination places for the 2025–26 program year, distributed as follows: Existing Registrations of Interest (ROIs) Existing active Registrations of Interest (ROIs) will remain valid for […]

Victoria’s Skilled and Business Migration Program: Invitation Round Today

Victoria’s Skilled and Business Migration Program is conducting an invitation round today. Applicants who do not receive further communication today regarding their Registration of Interest (ROI) should note that this means they have not been invited in the current round but will remain eligible. No action is required at this stage, provided all details in […]

State and Territory Nomination Updates

State and Territory nominations 2025-26 program year The number of EOIs that have received nominations from state and territory governments from 1 July 2025 to 31 October 2025. – Source DHA Visa subclass ACT NSW NT Qld SA Tas Vic WA Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) 85 197 83 <5 83 85 164 62 Skilled Work […]