If you are planning to live in Australia long-term, permanent residency (PR) is usually the main goal. Permanent residency allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely, work and study freely, access public healthcare through Medicare, and eventually apply for citizenship. The migration system is structured and governed by the Department of Home Affairs. While the…
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…
NSW has fixed 3,600 skilled migration places for 2025–2026, restarting monthly invitations in January and opening two regional pathways on January 19. Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa NSW has allocated 2,100 places to the subclass 190 visa for the 2025–2026 program year. The state has already conducted three invitation rounds and filled about 25% of…
South Australia has opened applications for 2,250 skilled migration places for 2025–2026, while updating rules on Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) to limit variation requests. South Australia Now Accepting ROI Applications Applications have opened for South Australia’s Skilled Migration Registration of Interest (ROI) as the state confirms 2,250 visa nomination places for the 2025–2026 program…
Finding the right talent can be challenging, especially when local recruitment efforts aren’t enough. For many Australian employers, engaging an overseas worker becomes a practical solution to fill genuine skill gaps. Whether you need temporary support or are looking to bring in a long-term employee, Australia’s migration framework offers several visa pathways with different work…
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 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…
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…