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Lower Visa Costs for Pacific Island & Timor-Leste Partner Visa ApplicantsFrom 1 July 2026, eligible Partner visa applica...
10/08/2026

Lower Visa Costs for Pacific Island & Timor-Leste Partner Visa Applicants

From 1 July 2026, eligible Partner visa applicants from Pacific Island nations and Timor-Leste can access a reduced visa application charge.

✅ Automatically recognised in ImmiAccount if applying with a valid passport from an eligible country

✅ Family members included - eligibility is based on the primary applicant's passport

Eligible countries:

Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

If you're applying for a Partner visa and hold a passport from one of these countries, this could mean real savings on your application.

Tasmania has confirmed its skilled migration nomination places for 2026-27, with a total of 2,050 places - up on last ye...
06/08/2026

Tasmania has confirmed its skilled migration nomination places for 2026-27, with a total of 2,050 places - up on last year.

📈 1,250 places for Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) - up from 1,200

📈 800 places for Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) - up from 650

The state's Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will reopen for new Registrations of Interest in the coming weeks (exact date TBC).

A few things to note if you're advising clients:

✅ Applications already lodged will be assessed against the rules in place at lodgement

✅ Pending 491 applications won't automatically convert to 190 - applicants wanting 190 nomination will need to withdraw and re-register once the 2026-27 program opens

✅ New 190 invitations will depend on interest levels and pro-rata places available at the time

More places, more opportunity - but timing and process matter. We'll share the reopening date as soon as it's confirmed.

🇦🇺 Major Visa Fee Increases – Effective 1 July 2026 🇦🇺Australia's Department of Home Affairs has confirmed sweeping incr...
03/07/2026

🇦🇺 Major Visa Fee Increases – Effective 1 July 2026 🇦🇺
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has confirmed sweeping increases to visa application charges across nearly every major category. Here's the full breakdown

💍 Partner Visas (309/100 & 820/801)
$9,365 ➡$11,710 (+25%)
🎓 Skilled Visas
Skilled Independent (189): $4,910 ➡ $6,135
Skilled Nominated (190): $4,910 ➡ $6,140
Skilled Work Regional Provisional (491): $4,910 ➡ $6,140

📚 Student & Other Visas
Student (500): $2,000 ➡ $2,500
Temporary Graduate (485): $4,600 ➡ $5,750
Bridging Visa B (BVB): $190 ➡ $575

📌 These are base application charges only - additional applicant charges and other costs may apply depending on your visa subclass.

💡 If you've been planning to lodge an application, timing now matters more than ever. Get in touch with our team to review your options and avoid unnecessary delays or added costs.
☎️ 1300 490 604
🌐 www.australianmigrationagents.com.au

🚨 EMPLOYER SPONSORED VISA CHANGES – Effective 1 July 2026 🚨Big updates for Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) and Subclass ...
03/07/2026

🚨 EMPLOYER SPONSORED VISA CHANGES – Effective 1 July 2026 🚨
Big updates for Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) and Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visas! Here's what employers and skilled workers need to know 👇
💰 Income Thresholds Increased
✅ Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT): $76,515 → $79,423
✅ Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT): $141,210 → $146,576
✅ Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT): $76,515 → $79,423

💵 Visa Fees Increased
📌 482 visa base application charge: $4,015
📌 186 & 494 visa base application charge: $6,140
(Additional applicant charges have also increased - see our graphic for full breakdown!)

These changes affect sponsorship eligibility, nomination salaries, and overall visa costs - so if you're an employer sponsoring talent or a skilled worker planning your visa pathway, now's the time to review your position.

📞 Need help navigating these changes? Our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
☎️ 1300 490 604
🌐 www.australianmigrationagents.com.au

Resident Return Visa (SC 155) granted - 13 years overseas, two weeks to approval. 🇦🇺🇬🇷Our client lived in Australia for ...
03/07/2026

Resident Return Visa (SC 155) granted - 13 years overseas, two weeks to approval. 🇦🇺🇬🇷

Our client lived in Australia for 27 years as a permanent resident. Then life took over - work, family, Covid and he spent nearly 13 years outside Australia.

He came to us thinking a new Partner Visa was his only option. We saw it differently.

Our team identified the Resident Return Visa as the right pathway, built around his real ties to Australia: his children, his partner, their property, and his plans to retire here for good.

A detailed submission. A strong case. Two weeks later >>> approved. ✅

🗓 Lodged: April 2026
✅ Granted: May 2026

If you're an Australian permanent resident who's been living overseas longer than expected - you may have more options than you think.

Explore other sucess stories: www.australianmigrationagents.com.au/success-stories

Partner visa 309 approved - blended family, offshore application, priority processing on compassionate grounds. An India...
29/06/2026

Partner visa 309 approved - blended family, offshore application, priority processing on compassionate grounds.

An Indian woman in the UAE, her twin daughters, and the goal of reuniting with her Australian partner and his three children. A genuinely complex case and one where timing mattered more than usual.

After attacks in Dubai raised serious safety concerns, we pushed for priority processing. We moved fast to secure travel consent from the twins' biological father and got everything to the Department without delay.

Lodged March 2025.
All approved by May 2026 - within 13 months. ✅

Explore other sucess stories: www.australianmigrationagents.com.au/success-stories

The Department of Home Affairs has published the outcomes of the Sc 189 Skilled Independent visa invitation round held o...
26/06/2026

The Department of Home Affairs has published the outcomes of the Sc 189 Skilled Independent visa invitation round held on 4 June 2026. A total of 10,000 expressions of interest (EOIs) were invited, with a tie-break date of 24 April 2026.

This was the final Subclass 189 invitation round for the 2025-26 program year. The next round for 2026-27 is expected to be held by 30 September 2026.

The Department has updated the number of nominations made by State and Territory governments for Sc 190 and Sc 491 for t...
26/06/2026

The Department has updated the number of nominations made by State and Territory governments for Sc 190 and Sc 491 for the month of May - between 30 April 2026 and 31 May 2026.

At glance, Victoria has the highest number of 190 nominations (412 invites) and NSW has the highest number of 491 nominations (375 invites).

You can view full details in the post photo.

We’re pleased to share another positive citizenship outcome for our client. The applicant, a New Zealand citizen residin...
25/06/2026

We’re pleased to share another positive citizenship outcome for our client. The applicant, a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia on a Subclass 444 visa, came to us seeking assistance with navigating the Australian citizenship process. Due to certain complexities in their personal history, particularly around character considerations, they required professional guidance to ensure the application was correctly prepared and presented from the beginning.

A significant focus of this matter was ensuring all supporting materials were properly organised and consistent, including residence records, travel movements, identity documents, and character-related information. Throughout the assessment period, the Department issued several FRI notices, all of which were carefully addressed with detailed and timely responses to keep the application on track.

📅 Timeline
Citizenship Application Submitted: June 2025
Citizenship Approved: April 2026

Although the overall processing time extended beyond standard expectations due to additional requests from the Department, the application was ultimately approved in April 2026. This outcome reflects Australian Migration Agents’ careful preparation, structured documentation, and consistent case management from start to finish.

📩 Contact us today to start your journey to Australian citizenship!
📞 1300 490 604
🌐 www.australianmigrationagents.com.au

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Our client, an overseas-qualified Veterinarian, engaged Australian Migration Agents after securing a full-time role wit...
23/06/2026

Our client, an overseas-qualified Veterinarian, engaged Australian Migration Agents after securing a full-time role with an Australian employer in the healthcare sector. The position involved specialised veterinary services, including complex clinical care and treatment of exotic and companion animals.

We provided end-to-end assistance across both the employer nomination and Subclass 482 visa stages, ensuring the application was managed in a structured and coordinated manner for both primary and secondary applicants.

The case required careful alignment between sponsorship obligations and visa eligibility requirements, along with detailed preparation of supporting documents to meet all Department expectations efficiently and accurately.

📅 Timeline
Lodged on December 2025
Nomination approved on February 2026
Visa was granted on April 2026

The full process was completed within approximately 4 months, with visa approvals issued shortly after nomination approval. This outcome reflects our ability to manage complex employer-sponsored applications with precision, consistency, and strong case strategy.

📩 Contact us today to explore your Australian visa options
📞 1300 490 604
🌐 www.australianmigrationagents.com.au
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