ENS 186 eligibility toughens with only approved sponsor experience counting after 29 November

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ENS 186 applicants must complete their two-year work experience with an approved Standard Business Sponsor under new migration regulations starting 29 November 2025. The Australian Government has announced the Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform Technical Measures) Regulations 2025, a suite of technical updates that will reshape key employer-sponsored visa pathways ahead of their commencement later…

Victoria confirms 3,400 skilled visa nomination places, announces webinar for migration professionals

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Victoria has confirmed 3,400 skilled visa nomination places for the 2025–2026 program and will brief migration professionals during an online webinar on Thursday, 27 November. The Department of Home Affairs finalised the allocation this week, granting Victoria 2,700 places for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and 700 places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)…

Australia Allocates 20,350 State and Territory Nomination Places for 2025–2026 Skilled Migration Program

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Australia has set 20,350 nomination places for states and territories in the 2025–2026 migration year, outlining how many skilled migrants each jurisdiction can nominate under key skilled visa subclasses. The Department of Home Affairs confirmed 12,850 allocations for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa and 7,500 for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa, guiding…

Australia’s 2025–2026 Skilled Migration Allocations Fall Across NSW and ACT

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Australia’s major states have cut skilled migration allocations for the 2025–2026 program year, reducing opportunities for international applicants seeking permanent and regional work visas. New South Wales (NSW) will issue a total of 3,600 nominations, down from 5,000 last year, with 2,100 for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa and 1,500 for the Skilled Work…

Australia to Hold 189 Visa Invitation Rounds Quarterly Starting 13 November

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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 Opens Full 2025–2026 Skilled Migration Program with 1,850 Nomination Places

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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…

WA Government Offers Up to $10,000 to Attract Skilled Construction Workers

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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…

Nearly One in Three Occupations Still in Shortage, Jobs and Skills Australia Reports in 2025 Update

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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…

NSW to Hold Subclass 190 Visa Invitation Round This Week Amid Interim Skilled Migration Allocations

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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…

NSW Opens 2025–2026 Skilled Migration Nomination for Subclass 190 and 491 Visas

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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…