New South Wales will run skilled migration invitation rounds in April 2026 for subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas, urging applicants to update EOIs before strict deadlines. Investment NSW confirmed it will conduct a Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa invitation round in the week starting 13 April 2026. Applicants must ensure their Expression of Interest…
VETASSESS will independently validate student assessments across Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector, strengthening quality, consistency and transparency while supporting accurate skills assessments for skilled visa applicants. The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has appointed VETASSESS to deliver independent validation of student assessments, following the introduction of a new regulatory panel designed to strengthen…
From 26 March 2026, Australian authorities have temporarily restricted entry for Iranian Visitor (Subclass 600) visa holders abroad to maintain orderly migration amid international instability. The government enacted a six-month Arrival Control Determination under the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Act 2026, imposing travel limits for certain Iranian passport holders. The measure provides authorities…