2026 Student Visa Caps Raised to 295,000 Amid Stricter Integrity Testing
The Australian government has confirmed a national planning level of 295,000 for international student commencements in 2026. While the headline …read more
14/03/2026
Major Changes to Training visa (subclass 407)
The Australian Government has introduced new application requirements for the Training visa (subclass 407). The changes took effect on 11 …read more
11/03/2026
OMARA guidance on AI in migration assistance
The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) has released important parameters to ensure technology serves the best interests …read more
08/03/2026
TSMIT Salary Thresholds and Confirmed Increases for July 2026
The Department of Home Affairs implements a strictly indexed model for sponsorship. The most significant update in this transition is …read more
08/03/2026
Unexpected Fee Increase Hits Temporary Graduate Visa Applicants
The Department of Home Affairs has increased application fees for the Temporary Graduate visa, Subclass 485, effective Sunday 1 March …read more
03/03/2026
The Impact of Australia’s $2,000 Student Visa Fee
As the government moves to tighten migration pathways and ensure the integrity of the education system, two major hurdles have …read more
20/02/2026
South Australia Issues 364 Invitations in Latest Skilled Migration Round
South Australia continues to lead the way in addressing critical workforce shortages, with the state government officially issuing a new …read more
05/02/2026
Albanese Government Stable 185,000 Migration Plan for 2025-26
The Albanese government has confirmed that the 2025-26 Permanent Migration Program will remain at 185,000 places. By maintaining the same …read more
04/02/2026
World Passport Rankings 2026
These passport rankings reflect a period where diplomatic credibility and bilateral agreements have become the primary drivers of international travel …read more
14/01/2026
Australian Passport Fees Confirmed for January 2026
Update (January 2026): The Australian Government has now published the official passport application fees, which took effect on 1 January …read more
08/01/2026
Australian Student Visas Growing Steadily
Australia has experienced significant shifts in its migration landscape, largely driven by offshore student applications. Recent Surge in Australian Student …read more
04/11/2025
Australian Student Visas Growing Steadily
Australia has experienced significant shifts in its migration landscape, largely driven by offshore student applications. Recent Surge in Australian Student …read more
04/11/2025
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