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October 13, 2026

Victoria 190 Nomination 2026–27: ROI, Fees and Points

Victoria 190 nomination is open for 2026–27. Check fresh ROI steps, fees, earnings evidence and points-test claims, while subclass 491 ROIs remain closed.

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Ministerial Direction 122: Your Visa Priority Checklist, with an illustrated Australian landscape and wisekangaroo.com branding

October 12, 2026

Ministerial Direction 122: Your Visa Priority Checklist

Check all 10 visa subclasses under Ministerial Direction 122, exact priority occupations, location at lodgement and family rules with practical examples.

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PhD Student Partner Visas after 2 October 2026, with an adult couple on an Australian university campus.

October 11, 2026

PhD Student Partner Visas After 2 October 2026 Explained

Already studying a PhD in Australia? Check the October 2026 partner visa rules, fresh combined applications and what to assess before making travel plans.

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October 8, 2026

Ministerial Direction 121: 482 Visa Processing Priorities

Understand Ministerial Direction 121 and 482 visa processing priorities. Check occupation definitions, family rules and what to review in a pending case.

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October 8, 2026

482 Labour Market Testing: Evidence Checklist and Timeline

Plan your 482 labour market testing evidence, advertising dates and nomination lodgement. Use this practical checklist to keep records ready for review.

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October 7, 2026

Student Visa Changes From 2 October 2026 and Exemptions

Student visa changes from 2 October 2026 affect onshore applications and families. Check the exceptions and what to confirm before your visa application

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491 to 191 Visa: Evidence to Keep Before You Apply. Yellow folders and organised documents overlooking a regional Australian town.

October 6, 2026

491 to 191 Visa: Evidence to Keep Before You Apply

Moving from a 491 or 494 visa to a 191? Learn which tax, regional living and work records to keep, plus how to organise your evidence before applying.

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RRV Substantial Ties Case Study: 12-Month 155 in 3 Weeks

September 7, 2026

RRV Substantial Ties Case Study: 12-Month 155 in 3 Weeks

Under 2 years in Australia? See how one family secured a 12-month RRV on substantial ties in 3 weeks. Real timeline, evidence list and lessons inside.

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NIV Invitation Round Apr-Jun 2026 and the FY2026-27 Squeeze

August 6, 2026

NIV Invitation Round Apr-Jun 2026 and the FY2026-27 Squeeze

Australia’s NIV issued a record 248 invitations in April-June 2026. See the full FY2025-26 picture and what the 2026-27 places cut means for you.

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