Tasmania Opens Skilled Migration Program on 17 August 2026: Key Changes Every Skilled Visa Applicant Should Know

Tasmania will reopen its Skilled Migration State Nomination Program on 17 August 2026 with revised priority scoring, updated eligibility rules, 2,050 nomination places and weekly invitation rounds. Tasmania has announced that its 2026-27 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open for new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) on 17 August 2026, introducing several changes that could…

Tasmania Receives 2,050 Skilled Migration Places for 2026-27

Tasmania has increased its skilled migration allocation to 2,050 places for 2026-27, creating more opportunities for eligible skilled workers seeking state nomination under subclasses 190 and 491. Tasmania has received 2,050 skilled migration nomination places for the 2026-27 program year, representing an increase of 200 places from the 1,850 places allocated in 2025-26. The expanded…

How Long Does It Take to Process an Australian Skilled Visa in July 2026?

Australian skilled visa applicants may wait anywhere between 4 months and nearly 2 years for a decision, depending on the visa subclass they apply for, according to the latest processing times published by the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA). Skilled migration applicants who have qualifications or experience in an eligible skilled occupation and meet all…

PIC 4013 and 4014: The 3-Year Exclusion Periods After a Visa Cancellation or Unlawful Departure

Many temporary visa applications, including the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, require an applicant to satisfy Public Interest Criteria 4013 and 4014. For most people these criteria pass unnoticed. But for anyone with a visa cancellation or an unlawful departure in their history, they can impose a three-year exclusion that blocks a new visa…

What Points Score Do I Need to Receive an Invitation for Australian Skilled Migration in 2026?

The minimum points score required to be eligible for Australia’s General Skilled Migration program is 65 points. This applies to: However, meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee that you will receive an invitation to apply for a visa. The Australian government invites the highest-ranking candidates first, based on points score and other selection factors.…

What Jobs Are Currently in Demand in Australia This 2026?

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)…