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Multi-year planning model for migration- Department of Home Affairs
Earlier in February2025, Department of Home Affairs announced the following, From 2025–26, the Migration Program will move to a multi-year planning model, extending the Program planning horizon to four years from
Reminder on deadline for Eligible Onshore Applicants for Northern Territory (NT) General Skilled Migration (GSM) nomination applications for 2024-25
Earlier In January this year, The Northern Territory suspended online portal for new applications. All applications received before the suspension will continue to be assessed, and those who meet the
Update to Immi Account- new online services for paper-based Parent Visa applications
Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) has released the following information in relation to Parent visa applicants, Online services are now available to support Parent visa applicants who lodge a paper-based application. While applicants must still
Victorian State Nominated Skilled Visa Update@17/04/2025
Victoria’s 2024-25 state nominated skilled visa program will close to new Registrations of Interest (ROI) at 4pm AEST on Tuesday 29 April 2025. In 2024-25 the Australian Government allocated Victoria 5,000
Migration Tasmania update@14 April 2025
Migration Tasmania provided an update on the subclasses 190 and 491 visa categories as below, Processing Times The oldest nomination application which has not been allocated for processing was lodged
New Designated Area Migration Agreement for Northern Territory@19/03/2025
On 19 March 2025, Northern Territory announced a new Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) as it came into effect. The DAMA is the third DAMA established for the territory and
Canberra Matrix Invitation Round- update 20/03/2025
Canberra Matrix submissions in occupations in critical sectors may be prioritised as per the ACT government. Following information was released in relation to Canberra Matrix. Canberra residents Matrix nominating Small
Update on Processing Times and Nomination Places- Migration Tasmania@24/03/2025
Migration Tasmania has recently released the following information, which is available on their website, Nominations, applications and Registrations of Interest (ROI) Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: Skilled Work Regional (subclass
Annual Indexation of Skilled Visa Income Thresholds from 1 July 2025
The Department of Home Affairs have now released the following information in relation to Income thresholds on 24 March 2024. From 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will be
Migration Tasmania update as on 24th Feb 2025
Processing times The oldest nomination application which has not been allocated for processing was lodged on 15 January 2025. Nominations, applications and Registrations of Interest (ROI) Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: Skilled
Migration Tasmania Update on Processing Times and Nomination Places used- @ 03 February 2025
Processing times The oldest nomination application which has not been allocated for processing was lodged on 23 December 2024. Nominations, applications and Registrations of Interest (ROI) Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: Skilled
2024-2025 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places
Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 1000 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places Application Count @ 31 January 2025 Total approvals: 687 approvals Total refusals: 65 applications Approvals by residency status since
New Core Skills Occupation List
The Australian Government has released the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) to target the skills Australia needs. The new CSOL fulfils the Government’s commitment to replace complex, out of date
Update on Student visa applications lodgement to study in Australia in 2025
The Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) is encouraging applicants to complete their student visa application as soon as practicable to prevent delays. All applicants are encouraged to look at Document
National Innovation visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent visa @07/12/2024
The Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) has launched a new invitation -only permanent visa program for exceptionally talented migrants which replaced the Global Talent Visa on 7 December 2024. Some
Important Changes to Skilled Visa Program @07/12/2024
The Department of Home Affairs has now announced the release of the modernised Skilled occupation list known as the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and a new Skills in Demand
Canberra Matrix Invitation Round@24 October 2024
The ACT has now shared the details from the invitation round and indicated that the greater the demand for an occupation, the higher the rank of the Matrix score invited.
Migration Tasmania Update on processing Times@18 Nov. 2024
Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: Candidates with at least one Orange-Plus attribute will be issued an orange pass. However, they will be noted internally
Unprecedented levels of interest in 2024-2025 General Skilled Migration Program occupations @15 November 2024
South Australian government has provided an update in relation to unprecedented levels of Registration of Interest (ROI) applications for the following occupations: The number of ROIs submitted has exceeded the
Changes to assessing authority for Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (ANZSCO 241111) occupation
Effective 7 December 2024, The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) will be assessing authority for the Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (ANZSCO 241111) occupation. All applications for
Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early- professionals Scheme 403- Ballot registration
The MATES stream visa for subclass 403 will allow Indian nationals to register in the ballot and be randomly selected and invited to apply for the visa. Through the ballot,
Subclass 491 opportunities for international student graduates
The Victorian Government is expanding pathways for international student graduates to access the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491). Key features of this initiative include: These new pathways provide more
VETASSESS update on change in assessment fees
VETASSESS has announced that that effective November 2024, application fees for professional and general occupation assessments will increase. This change of increase will not be applicable to trade occupations. It
ANZSCO to be replaced with OSCA for Australia
The Australian Bureau of Statistics and Statistics New Zealand have made an announcement each country will introduce their own tailored occupational statistical classifications. For Australia, the new classification will be called
New Work and Holiday visa ballots
A pre- application process known as visa ballot has commenced effective 1 October 2024 under the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program. Visa ballot registration has been opened for the following
Northern Territory (NT) General Skilled Migration (GSM) nomination applications for 2024-25
Migration NT will continue to receive and assess onshore applications for nomination. Offshore applications opened on 14 August 2024 but only for the NT Family Stream and Job Offer Stream.
Tasmania Skilled Migration Program 2024-25 Program Allocations
Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will reopen to new Registrations of Interest in the coming weeks. The Australian Government has provided Tasmania’s skilled nominated visa allocation for the 2024-25 program
The Australian National Planning Level cap 2025
The Australian Government has announced that a National Planning Level cap will apply to the international education and training sector from 2025. This new National Planning Level system is expected
South Australia’s 2024-2025 General Skilled Migration Program now open@15/08/2024
Onshore streams Eligible onshore applicants who meet the requirements can now submit Registration of Interest (ROI). There are a total of 464 occupations available for onshore streams with ROISs reviewed
Victoria’s 2024-25 Skilled Migration Program is now open@14/08/2024
Victoria has now opened its 2024-25 Skilled Visa Nomination program (subclass 190 and 491). This means that candidates can now make or update an Expression of Interest (EOI) VIA THE