Niche Migration

18/09/2026

The Australian Government has announced further changes to Australia’s migration settings, with measures to be progressively rolled out over the next 12 months.

Key changes include:

• Stronger visa compliance measures
• Priority skilled visa processing for key sectors
• Further restrictions on student visa hopping and secondary applicants
• Stronger action against rogue migration agents
• No Further Stay conditions on all visitor visas
• Updates to Ministerial Direction 110
• Changes to the Working Holiday Maker Programme including a ballot system for second and third year visas

The government says these measures are intended to strengthen the integrity of the migration system while supporting Australia’s workforce needs.

📌 For further information, please see the details below.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/australian-government-migration-policy-changes

Find out about Australian visas, immigration and citizenship.

01/07/2026

📢 Visa Application Charge Update | From 1 July 2026

The Australian Government has introduced new Visa Application Charges for applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026.

This post highlights selected visa subclasses and related applications only. For the full and most up-to-date list of current visa charges, please refer to the official Department link below:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges

Planning to lodge your visa application? Make sure you check the latest fees before submitting.

📩 Contact Niche Migration for tailored advice.
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24/06/2026

🚨 Just a Reminder: 482, 494 & 186 Income Thresholds Increasing from 1 July 2026

For the above programs, the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) are automatically indexed annually.

The indexed thresholds for the program year 2026–27, starting on 1 July 2026, will be:
• CSIT: $79,499 (from $76,515)
• SSIT: $146,717 (from $141,210)

All applicable Subclass 482 and Subclass 186 nomination applications submitted on or after 1 July 2026 will be subject to these revised thresholds.

Need help assessing your sponsorship options?
📩 Contact Niche Migration for tailored advice.
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25/03/2026

Arrival Control Determination

Temporary travel restrictions for Visitor visa holders with Iranian passports. Beginning 26 March 2026, for further information, please follow the link below:

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-and-support/arrival-control-determination?fbclid=Iwb21leAQwjsVjbGNrBDCOqmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4uOH-MoAoeWHlRUmOLTFoAM6APvnIGbLuLDfeHoo1M0bjzTinDfsvJuH5Wpw_aem_-P-zZeiX1oczq9IaRbDeXQ

Home Affairs brings together Australia's federal law enforcement, national and transport security, criminal justice, emergency management, multicultural affairs, settlement services and immigration and border-related functions, working together to keep Australia safe.

20/03/2026

If you hold a Partner (provisional) (subclass 309) or Partner (temporary) (subclass 820) visa, you may receive a phone call from a departmental officer.

This is so we can get more information to progress your application. This phone call may come from any of our onshore processing offices. Please be aware that any calls from the Department of Home Affairs will come from a private number.

Be aware of scammers who impersonate the Department. They may contact you by phone and say they are calling on our behalf. Our staff will always identify themselves before they ask for any information. To verify that you are speaking with a departmental officer ask them to confirm your file number or your application lodgement date.

Our staff will never ask for:
• credit card information
• banking details
• ImmiAccount password
• payment over the phone.

Partner (subclass 309) holders see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/partner-offshore/migrant-100
Partner (subclass 820) holders see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/partner-onshore/permanent-801

11/03/2026

Thinking about applying for the Training visa (subclass 407)? There’s been an important change you need to know about.

👉 You must now have an approved nomination BEFORE you lodge your visa application.

Make sure your sponsor gets your nomination submitted and approved first.

If your sponsor is an Australian Commonwealth Government agency, a nomination is not required. However, your sponsor must be approved as a temporary activities sponsor before you lodge your visa application.

For more information, visit: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1392

01/03/2026

UPDATE: Subclass 485 Visa Application Charge Increase (Effective 1 March 2026) 🇦🇺

The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Visa Application Charge (VAC) has increased to AUD 4,600, effective 1 March 2026.

Key charges

Primary applicant: AUD 4,600
Additional applicant (18 years or over): AUD 2,300
Additional applicant (under 18 years): AUD 1,160
Applies to applications lodged on or after 1 March 2026

Note: Applicants holding an eligible passport may be subject to a lower VAC.

For detailed information about this change, please refer to the following link: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00163/latest/text?fbclid=IwVERDUAQQW8BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4PsuQhfHaAjACvqPA358lkvBXrwb57060EF322SFPshPOaDhKoWTvwLVuA0Q_aem_M0HlibEo_4z5AAYzZUzAQw

If you have an upcoming visa date or require professional guidance, our friendly and experienced team is available to assist by appointment.

Contact us to arrange a consultation
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10/02/2026

March is a key period for visa planning and review.

Each year, many visas reach important milestones around this time. Early assessment and structured planning are essential to ensure decisions are made lawfully and with clarity.

At Niche Migration, our team is currently assisting clients with:
• Visa condition and timeline reviews
• Lawful next-step planning
• Employer sponsored and skilled pathways
• Student and graduate visa progression
• Ongoing compliance under Australian migration law
We provide advice in English, Thai, and Korean, allowing clients to discuss their circumstances clearly and comfortably.

If you have an upcoming visa date or require professional guidance, our friendly and experienced team is available to assist by appointment.

📩 Contact us to arrange a consultation
📍 Offices in Brisbane & Bangkok

21/12/2025

🎄 Holiday Closure Announcement 🎄
As the holiday season approaches, we would like to inform you of our holiday closure schedule as follows:
📌 Christmas Closure:
24 – 26 December 2025

📌 New Year Closure:
1 – 2 January 2026

🌟 Wishing You a Joyful Holiday Season 🌟
May this festive season bring you happiness, peace, and wonderful moments with your loved ones, and may the New Year be filled with success and new opportunities.

📩 Need Assistance?
For non-urgent matters, feel free to leave us a message, and we’ll get back to you promptly upon our return.
For urgent inquiries during this period, please contact:
📞 Nicha – 0466 999 453 (Migration Matters)
📞 Dennis – 0452 654 465 (Education Matters)

Warmest wishes,
Niche Migration

08/10/2025

🚨 New South Wales’ 2025–26 Skilled Migration Program is Now Open 🚨

New South Wales (NSW) has officially opened its Skilled Migration Program for the 2025–26 program year, welcoming skilled professionals both in Australia and overseas to apply for nomination under Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas. 🇦🇺🌏

📌 NSW Skills List
Applicants must first check if their occupation is included on the NSW Skills List.
This applies to:
- Subclass 190
- Subclass 491 – Pathways 2 & 3

🔗 NSW Skills List: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/nsw-skills-lists

📝 Subclass 190 — NSW Nomination Criteria
You must meet one of the following:
✅ Currently working in NSW in your nominated occupation
✅ Living in NSW and have continuously lived there for the last 6 months
✅ Living outside Australia and have continuously lived outside for the last 6 months

📝 Subclass 491 — NSW Nomination Pathways

Pathway 1 — Regional NSW Employment
- Must be currently working in regional NSW and have continuously worked there for the last 6 months
- No regional residence requirement
- Must meet minimum TSMIT/CSIT salary for the nominated occupation
- Some concessions apply for eligible occupations

Pathway 2 — Investment NSW Invitation
You must meet one of the following:
✅ Working in NSW in your nominated occupation
✅ Living in NSW for the last 3 months
✅ Living overseas for the last 3 months

Pathway 3 — Regional NSW Graduates
Your study must:
- Be related to your nominated occupation
- Have been completed within the last 2 years
- Qualify as regional Australia study

You must also meet one of the following:
✅ Working in NSW in your nominated occupation
✅ Living in NSW for the last 3 months
✅ Living overseas for the last 3 months

💡 Each pathway has clear eligibility criteria, so applicants are encouraged to check requirements carefully and prepare early — places are limited.

👉 Learn more and check your eligibility on the NSW Migration website:
🔗 https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas

Need help with your skilled migration strategy?
Our registered migration team can guide you through every step — from skills list checks and eligibility assessments to nomination and visa lodgement.

We speak English, Thai, and Korean, and we’re here to support you all the way.

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NSW provides visa nomination to highly skilled professionals in a range of occupations to help drive economic growth in our state.