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AITSL Assessments Accepted for 186 Employer Nomination Visa – No ACECQA Reassessment Required
For early childhood educators planning to apply for an Australian subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa via the Direct Entry (DE) stream, there’s now an important clarification that could save time and hassle.
Bridging Visa Work Can Count Towards 186 TRT
If you're planning to apply for a subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (TRT stream) visa, there's a welcome update from the Department of Home Affairs that may work in your favour—especially if you’re currently holding a Bridging Visa (BV).
Tasmania State Nomination Cap Almost Full – ROI Submission to Be Suspended from June
On 15 May 2025, Migration Tasmania issued an announcement stating that due to nomination demand exceeding the remaining allocation, restrictions will be implemented for the Skilled Migration State Nomination Program (subclass 190 and 491).
NSW 190 Invitations Issued Again – Engineering Occupations Dominate, Is the Application Window Closing?
Based on the specific occupations and points distribution, engineering occupations took up almost all the places in this round.
【WA State Nomination Invitation Update】2024–25 Program Year Trends and Application Strategy
As various Australian states continue to release their latest nomination quotas and invitation data, Western Australia (WA) has also announced the results of its eighth round of invitations, covering up to 8 May 2025.
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Latest Update on State Nomination Quotas for Australia (As of April 30, 2025)
As the 2024-25 financial year progresses, the state nomination quotas for the 190 and 491 skilled migration visas are becoming clearer. According to the latest data from the Department of Home Affairs, as of April 30, 2025, the status of state nominations is as follows.
Labor Re-Elected: What It Means for Australia's Immigration Landscape
On 3 May 2025, Australia's federal election concluded with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese successfully leading the Labor Party to re-election.
Queensland's NIV Nomination Criteria Released: Three Key Talent Categories Favoured
Australia’s immigration policy is once again evolving. As part of its strategic migration planning, the Australian Government will launch the new National Innovation Visa (NIV) by the end of 2024.
