Australia continues to experience skilled worker shortages across healthcare, construction, engineering, education, hospitality, technology, and trade industries in 2026. As a result, many overseas workers are asking the same question: ‘Is my occupation eligible for an Australian skilled visa?’ The answer often depends on whether your occupation appears on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)…
One of the most common questions from overseas applicants is whether it is possible to secure employment in Australia before actually moving. The short answer is yes, but the reality is more nuanced. It depends on your occupation, your experience, and, importantly, your visa eligibility pathway. For many people, the confusion starts with two competing…
Tasmania will stop accepting new skilled migration Registrations of Interest (ROIs) from 5 pm on 3 June 2026, after strong demand pushed the state close to exhausting its nomination allocation. The announcement affects all pathways and passes under the Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program for the 2025–26 program year. Migration Tasmania confirmed that the…
Australia will keep its permanent migration program at 185,000 places in 2026–27, but will sharpen selection towards skilled onshore applicants and reform how migrants are assessed and prioritised. The Migration Program Remains Stable at 185,000 Places On 12 May 2026, the Australian Government confirmed that the 2026–27 permanent migration program will stay at 185,000 places,…
New South Wales will continue issuing invitations for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa – Pathway 2 after exhausting its nomination allocation for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa. The state confirmed it has invited enough Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to fill its subclass 190 nomination places for the current 2025–26 program year. NSW…
If you are planning to secure Queensland state nomination, it is important to understand one key point from the outset: meeting the basic eligibility criteria does not guarantee an invitation. Migration Queensland applies a selective and competitive process to decide which candidates are invited to apply. This process is designed to ensure that nominees can…
Investment NSW will invite skilled migrants to apply for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa in early March, urging candidates to update SkillSelect profiles by 1 March 2026. The invitation round, scheduled for the first week of March, will target eligible applicants seeking nomination from NSW under its Skilled Migration Program. Authorities said invitations will…
This is one of the most common questions asked by skilled migrants planning their future in Australia. Many professionals assume that securing a job offer or employer sponsorship is the only way to migrate. In reality, Australia offers skilled migration pathways where a job offer is not required, alongside employer-sponsored options. The right pathway depends…
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)…
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…