Quick Answer The National Innovation Visa (NIV) – Subclass 858 is Australia’s newest permanent residence visa designed to attract individuals with internationally recognised achievements in innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and the …

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State and territory nomination programs across Australia have officially reopened for the new financial year, creating fresh opportunities for skilled migrants. Below is an overview of which states have reopened, …

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Clear Answer First If you are applying for a Partner Visa Australia, you may be eligible to access Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system. However, not every visa in the partner …

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Clear Answer First For many applicants, a mandatory skills assessment is required before applying for a Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482). However, if you have completed a relevant qualification …

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Women in Trades: Challenging Stereotypes When Angel Bielefeld applied for plumbing jobs in regional NSW, she was repeatedly told she “wasn’t strong enough.” Despite the knockbacks, she persevered, moved away …

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Clear Answer First The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows international students who have recently completed their studies in Australia to live, study, and work in the country for a …

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Applying for a Partner Visa in Australia involves providing strong evidence that your relationship is genuine and ongoing. One of the most important supporting documents is the Statutory Declaration Form …

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Australia is experiencing a record number of skilled temporary visas being granted, but the system is showing signs of strain. At AustraliaMigrate, as immigration specialists in Sydney, we help individuals …

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From 7 August 2025, the Australian Government introduced important updates to English language testing for visa applications. These changes affect which test providers are accepted and the minimum scores required …

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On 21 August 2025, the Department of Home Affairs held the first Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) invitation round for the 2025–2026 financial year. This round provided new opportunities for …

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