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Visa Requirements Immigration News Policy Updates Skilled Migration State Nomination Invitation Rounds Innovation Success Story

May 26, 2026

National Innovation Visa for Creative Artists: Are you Eligible?

Two performing artists won Australia’s National Innovation Visa using completely different strategies. A real case study for creatives eyeing the talent visa for Australia.

May 12, 2026

Federal Budget 2026: Migration Points Test Overhaul Expected Tonight

Tonight’s federal budget is expected to deliver the first overhaul of Australia’s skilled migration points test since 2012, with new weight on education, English and age.

May 1, 2026

Is Super Included in 482 Visa Salary? CSIT Explained

Is super included in 482 visa salary? No. CSIT, SSIT, FWHIT and the AMSR are calculated on base earnings only. See 2026 thresholds and a worked example.

April 23, 2026

NIV Invitation Rounds Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 Analysis

Australia’s NIV issued 226 invitations in Q4 2025 and 146 in Jan-Mar 2026. See the first quarter-on-quarter decline and what it signals for applicants.

April 21, 2026

Who Pays for 482, 494 and DAMA Visa Costs? 2026 Guide

Who pays for 482, 494 and DAMA sponsorship costs in Australia? A plain English 2026 guide for employers on reg 2.87, SAF levy and cost recovery rules.

March 3, 2026

Engineering Manager Gets QLD 190 Nomination Pre-Invite in Hours - 2026

Engineering manager receives Queensland 190 nomination pre-invite within hours via Building & Construction priority stream.

March 2, 2026

485 Visa Fee Doubles From March 2026: What You Need to Know

The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) application fee has doubled from 1 March 2026. See the new fees, who’s exempt, and what it means for your application.