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2026–27 Budget: $20M Student Visa Compliance Crackdown
The Australian Government has announced $20 million in new funding to intensify student visa compliance checks. Here is what Subclass 500 holders need to know.
NSW Subclass 190 Quota Exhausted 2025–26: Next Steps
NSW officially closed its Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa invitations for 2025–26 on 7 May 2026. If you were banking on a NSW nomination, here are your practical next steps before July.
South Australia 2026 Round 1: 344 Skilled Visa Invitations Issued
South Australia has kicked off 2026 with 344 state nomination invitations across the Subclass 190 and 491 visa programs. Health, engineering and education professionals received the largest shares.
SC 192 Tuvalu Stream Ballot Now Open: Eligibility Guide
The Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192) Tuvalu Stream ballot has opened. Find out who qualifies, how the ballot works, and your next steps if selected.
Partner Visa Sponsor Obligations: What You Must Do
Partner visa sponsors carry ongoing obligations that extend well beyond the initial application. The Department's April 2026 newsletter clarifies exactly what sponsors must do to support a valid assessment.
Bridging Visa B: Up to 5 Years Validity Explained
Home Affairs has confirmed extended Bridging Visa B validity periods for employer sponsored applicants. Here is what 482 and 186 visa applicants need to know before travelling.
482 to 482 Transfers: BVC Work Rights & Financial Hardship
Transferring from one 482 visa to another with the same employer? You may still need to prove financial hardship — and your Bridging Visa C won't grant automatic work rights. Here's what that means in practice.
IQN Visitor Visas: Home Affairs to Give More Favourable Weight
Home Affairs has admitted some visitor visa refusals for IQN nurses sitting the OSCE in Australia have been overly harsh, and has committed to applying more favourable weighting. Here is what internationally qualified nurses need to know.
