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November 7, 2026

Can RPL or course credits affect your 485 visa? The 92-week and 16-month rules explained

Understand how RPL and course credits affect the 485 visa study requirement, including the separate 92-week and 16-month tests and records you may need.

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November 6, 2026

482 to 186 TRT: Build Your Two-Year Evidence Timeline

Planning a 186 TRT application? Map your qualifying visa periods, sponsored employment, employer changes and unpaid leave before choosing a lodgement date.

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November 6, 2026

Partner Visa Pending? Your Overseas Travel Checklist

Waiting for an 820 partner visa? Check your current visa, BVB travel dates, passport and pending requests before travelling overseas.

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November 5, 2026

Does Home Affairs Check Social Media? What Its FOI Documents Actually Reveal

A careful look at Home Affairs FOI documents, what visa applicants should take from them, and how to keep application information accurate.

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November 5, 2026

A next-day invitation, followed by a very different challenge

An anonymous subclass 190 success story, from a next-day invitation to apply for state nomination to resolving overseas police certificate and name records.

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November 3, 2026

189 Invitation Round October 2026: Official Results & Trends

Home Affairs issued 20,000 invitations on 15 October 2026. Compare official points across four rounds and see what changed for the selected occupations.

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November 3, 2026

482 Nomination Approved: What Comes Next for Your Visa?

482 nomination approved? Check the experience, English, family documents and remaining visa requirements before taking the next step with your application.

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November 2, 2026

NIV Invitation Round July–September 2026: 292 Invitations

Home Affairs issued 292 NIV invitations in July–September 2026. Compare the previous quarter, sector results and what the figures mean for applicants.

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November 2, 2026

Partner Visa While Living Apart: What Evidence Helps?

Living apart during a partner visa application? Learn how to explain your time apart, organise supporting evidence and identify gaps before you lodge.

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