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09/05/2026

Skilled Partner Points and Changes in Marital Status for Subclass 190 Visa Applicants

Changing your marital status after receiving a Subclass 190 invitation could put your visa application at risk. Recent refusals show that applicants who received points as “single” may not be able to later switch to claiming skilled partner points after marriage or entering a de facto relationship.

Before lodging your visa application, make sure you understand how changes in your circumstances can affect your points eligibility.

Read more at VisaEnvoy.

Skilled Partner Points and Changes in Marital Status for Subclass 190 Visa Applicants

21/03/2026

Proposed Arrival Control Determination Powers
Is there a border entry ban for Iranians/Lebanese coming to Australia with a valid visa? No, no arrival control determinations have been issued at this time, meaning no countries or visa holder groups are currently affected, and temporary visa holders can continue travelling to Australia as usual, provided all standard entry requirements are met.

01/01/2026

Upcoming Immigration Changes 2026

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17/12/2025

New 4-Tier Invitation System for 189 Visa

The Department of Home Affairs has formally introduced a four-tier prioritisation model for invitations issued under the Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa. This marks a significant shift in how invitations are managed and signals a more targeted, strategic approach to Australia’s skilled migration intake.

Below, we explain how the new system works, why it has been introduced, and what it means for prospective applicants.

New 4-Tier Invitation System for 189 Visa

19/11/2025

New 186 TRT Rule Adversely Impacts Medical Practitioners’ PR Pathway

New 186 TRT Rule Adversely Impacts Medical Practitioners’ PR Pathway

16/09/2025

Australia Migration Updates: Visa Processing Times, Program Levels and New Visas

https://visaenvoy.com/visa-processing-times-program-levels-and-new-visas/

Australia Migration Updates: Visa Processing Times, Program Levels, and New Visas – September 2025

07/08/2025

Changes to English Language Tests for Visa Applicants from 7 August 2025

https://visaenvoy.com/new-english-language-tests-and-requirements/

Changes to English Language Tests for Visa Applicants from 7 August 2025

04/05/2025

Visa options for business owners now that 188 visa is closed
https://visaenvoy.com/visa-options-for-business-owners-now-that-188-visa-is-closed/

Visa options for business owners now that 188 visa is closed

10/02/2025

Onshore Student Visas Must Include COE

https://visaenvoy.com/onshore-student-visas-must-include-coe/

Onshore Student Visas Must Include COE

03/12/2024

Core Skills List (CSOL), Skills in Demand 482 visa (SID) and National Innovation 858 visa (NIV) available 7 December 2024
https://visaenvoy.com/core-skills-list-csol-skills-in-demand-sid-and-national-innovation-visa-niv-available-7-december-2024/

Core Skills List (CSOL), Skills in Demand (SID) and National Innovation visa (NIV) available 7 December 2024