Australia will introduce quarterly invitation rounds for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa, with the next round scheduled for 13 November 2025. The shift to quarterly invitation rounds aims to provide more consistent opportunities for skilled migrants and support workforce demands in priority sectors. The 189 visa allows highly skilled workers, such as educators, health…
Tasmania has opened its full 2025–2026 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program after receiving 1,850 nomination places across two visa categories. Migration Tasmania confirmed it will issue weekly invitations to skilled candidates, starting immediately. The state has been allocated 1,200 places for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa and 650 places for the Skilled Work Regional…
If you’re planning to sponsor a skilled worker under the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa or the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa, you must first prove that no suitable Australian worker is available for the role. This is called Labour Market Testing (LMT), a mandatory step for most employer sponsorships.…
The WA Government has launched the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP), offering up to $10,000 in grants to help construction businesses attract and retain skilled workers across the state. The funding aims to support both local employers and skilled migrants, helping to offset expenses related to migration agent fees, visa applications, and relocation costs. The…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) released the 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), showing that 29% of assessed occupations remain in shortage, a sign of gradual recovery but continued workforce pressure across key industries. JSA found that 293 of 1,022 occupations are currently in national shortage, improving from 33% in 2024 and 36% in 2023. The…
If you are applying for Australia’s Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Visa (SID), you may need to complete a mandatory skills assessment before lodging your visa application. A skills assessment is a formal process that verifies whether your qualifications, skills, and work experience meet Australian industry standards for your nominated occupation. It is a key…
Leaving your sponsoring employer can be stressful. If you hold a Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa, which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa on 7 December 2024, it’s crucial to know your rights, obligations, and options to maintain compliance in Australia. At SALIA Lawyers & Associates, we help visa holders like you…
The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is one of Australia’s most sought-after permanent residency pathways for skilled professionals. Designed for individuals who receive a nomination from an Australian state or territory government, this visa allows you as a successful applicant to live, work, and study in Australia permanently. As a Subclass 190 visa holder, you…
The NSW Government will hold an invitation round for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) this week after receiving its interim allocation for the 2025–2026 Skilled Migration Program. The Department of Home Affairs has provided NSW with an interim allocation of 200 places for the Subclass 190 visa and 180 places for the Skilled Work…
New South Wales has officially opened its 2025–2026 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program for both the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491), creating new opportunities for skilled professionals like you to live and work across the state. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) The subclass 190 visa is a…