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Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
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Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
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New Zealand and Australia have one of the most powerful passports in the world

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January 20, 2023

New Zealand passport holders can travel to 186 countries and Australians have access to 185 international destinations, without having to apply for a visa prior to travel.

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Working Holiday Maker Employer Extension

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January 12, 2023

From 19 January 2022 to 30 June 2023, Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) working in any sector anywhere in Australia may continue to work for the same employer or organisation for longer than six months without requesting permission.

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Positive changes for IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR)

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January 10, 2023

IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) is now available for test takers of certain visa subclasses and the Department of Home Affairs has accepted this option for immigration purposes.

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Expedited citizenship pathway for New Zealanders who hold Australian Permanent Residency

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January 6, 2023

The Australian government has announced that from 1 January 2023, New Zealand stream Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa holders will have the commencement of their permanent residence period for Australian citizenship purposes backdated to 1 January 2022.

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Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is now open

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December 22, 2022

Since 12 December 2022, the new Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is open for registrations of interest and applications for skilled visa nomination from Tasmania.

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Changes announced for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) for New Zealanders living in Australia

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December 13, 2022

The Australian government has set a temporary pause on new applications of the New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189). This means that a new application cannot be made from 10 December 2022 until 1 July 2023.

Read More »

Travel on a bridging visa while your visa is being processed

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December 2, 2022

If you want to travel overseas this festive season to visit your family or on holiday, but you are waiting for the decision on a temporary or permanent visa, you may be able to apply for another visa to enter Australia.

Read More »

New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities

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November 17, 2022

The Department of Home Affairs has released a new Ministerial Direction providing a new order of priority of processing for skilled nominations and visa applications.

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Streamlined requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia

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October 24, 2022

Eligible temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake medical examinations and chest x-rays in order to meet the health requirement.

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Student visa work rights changes 30 Jun 2023

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October 3, 2022

After 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped.

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Government increases post study work rights duration for international students

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September 15, 2022

The Australian Government will increase the duration of post study work rights of international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labour.

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Further Regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings announced

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September 15, 2022

We have further details and links for some regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings

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State nomination places for 2025 – 2026 and key settings for skilled migration

Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
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Update on Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) processing times

Subclass 186 backlog acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs; assessing applications lodged March 2024–April 2025 by occupation, sponsor status, and region.
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National Innovation Visa update: what do the new priorities mean for you?

The Department of Home Affairs has outlined current priorities, invitation categories, and processing insights for the National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) program.
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State nomination places for 2025 – 2026 and key settings for skilled migration

Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
Read More

Update on Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) processing times

Subclass 186 backlog acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs; assessing applications lodged March 2024–April 2025 by occupation, sponsor status, and region.
Read More

National Innovation Visa update: what do the new priorities mean for you?

The Department of Home Affairs has outlined current priorities, invitation categories, and processing insights for the National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) program.
Read More

Bridging visa and PR travel rules: What you must know before travelling

If you plan to travel overseas while awaiting a visa decision or holding PR, it is vital to check your visa and travel facility status. Here is what every traveller
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Key work experience changes for 186 Temporary Residence Transition visas

From 29 November 2025, new rules will tighten 186 TRT employer sponsorship requirements. Unsponsored work will no longer count toward the two-year work experience requirement for permanent residence eligibility.
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Supporting mental health professionals across Australia

During National Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, Absolute Immigration’s Health Specialist Team continues to assist Registered Nurses (Mental Health) while emphasising the importance of community connection, mental health awareness,
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State nomination places for 2025 – 2026 and key settings for skilled migration

Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
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Travel Declaration

Australia Travel Declaration (ATD): What you need to know before your trip

The Australian government has introduced the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD), a digital alternative to the incoming passenger card.
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Travel Declaration

Jobs and Skills Australia releases 2024 Occupation Shortage List

Jobs and Skills Australia has released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), providing insight into national and regional shortages across various industries.
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MATES Visa

Australia Introduces MATES Visa for Indian Professionals

The new MATES Visa opens up opportunities for Indian graduates and early-career professionals to work in Australia’s top industries. Learn eligibility criteria, benefits, and application details.
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New Zealand and Australia have one of the most powerful passports in the world

•
January 20, 2023

New Zealand passport holders can travel to 186 countries and Australians have access to 185 international destinations, without having to apply for a visa prior to travel.

Read More »

Working Holiday Maker Employer Extension

•
January 12, 2023

From 19 January 2022 to 30 June 2023, Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) working in any sector anywhere in Australia may continue to work for the same employer or organisation for longer than six months without requesting permission.

Read More »

Positive changes for IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR)

•
January 10, 2023

IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) is now available for test takers of certain visa subclasses and the Department of Home Affairs has accepted this option for immigration purposes.

Read More »

Expedited citizenship pathway for New Zealanders who hold Australian Permanent Residency

•
January 6, 2023

The Australian government has announced that from 1 January 2023, New Zealand stream Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa holders will have the commencement of their permanent residence period for Australian citizenship purposes backdated to 1 January 2022.

Read More »

Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is now open

•
December 22, 2022

Since 12 December 2022, the new Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is open for registrations of interest and applications for skilled visa nomination from Tasmania.

Read More »

Changes announced for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) for New Zealanders living in Australia

•
December 13, 2022

The Australian government has set a temporary pause on new applications of the New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189). This means that a new application cannot be made from 10 December 2022 until 1 July 2023.

Read More »

Travel on a bridging visa while your visa is being processed

•
December 2, 2022

If you want to travel overseas this festive season to visit your family or on holiday, but you are waiting for the decision on a temporary or permanent visa, you may be able to apply for another visa to enter Australia.

Read More »

New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities

•
November 17, 2022

The Department of Home Affairs has released a new Ministerial Direction providing a new order of priority of processing for skilled nominations and visa applications.

Read More »

Streamlined requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia

•
October 24, 2022

Eligible temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake medical examinations and chest x-rays in order to meet the health requirement.

Read More »

Student visa work rights changes 30 Jun 2023

•
October 3, 2022

After 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped.

Read More »

Government increases post study work rights duration for international students

•
September 15, 2022

The Australian Government will increase the duration of post study work rights of international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labour.

Read More »

Further Regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings announced

•
September 15, 2022

We have further details and links for some regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

State nomination places for 2025 – 2026 and key settings for skilled migration

Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
Read More

Update on Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) processing times

Subclass 186 backlog acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs; assessing applications lodged March 2024–April 2025 by occupation, sponsor status, and region.
Read More

National Innovation Visa update: what do the new priorities mean for you?

The Department of Home Affairs has outlined current priorities, invitation categories, and processing insights for the National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) program.
Read More

Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is now open

•
December 22, 2022

Since 12 December 2022, the new Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is open for registrations of interest and applications for skilled visa nomination from Tasmania.

Read More »

Changes announced for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) for New Zealanders living in Australia

•
December 13, 2022

The Australian government has set a temporary pause on new applications of the New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189). This means that a new application cannot be made from 10 December 2022 until 1 July 2023.

Read More »

Travel on a bridging visa while your visa is being processed

•
December 2, 2022

If you want to travel overseas this festive season to visit your family or on holiday, but you are waiting for the decision on a temporary or permanent visa, you may be able to apply for another visa to enter Australia.

Read More »

New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities

•
November 17, 2022

The Department of Home Affairs has released a new Ministerial Direction providing a new order of priority of processing for skilled nominations and visa applications.

Read More »

Streamlined requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia

•
October 24, 2022

Eligible temporary visa applicants in Australia will not be required to undertake medical examinations and chest x-rays in order to meet the health requirement.

Read More »

Student visa work rights changes 30 Jun 2023

•
October 3, 2022

After 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped.

Read More »

Government increases post study work rights duration for international students

•
September 15, 2022

The Australian Government will increase the duration of post study work rights of international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labour.

Read More »

Further Regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings announced

•
September 15, 2022

We have further details and links for some regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings

Read More »

Positive changes for migration from Job & Skills Summit

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September 5, 2022

Positive announcements were made at the skilled migration session at the Jobs and Skills Summit.

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Victoria’s 2022-23 Business Innovation and Investment Program is now open

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August 31, 2022

Victoria’s 2022-23 Business Innovation and Investment Program is now open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

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Nominated visa categories announced for States & Territories

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August 25, 2022

Under the 2022-23 Migration Program settings, some large allocation increases have been made available to States and Territories.

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ACT & Northern Territory Skilled Migration Programs

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August 18, 2022

The ACT & Northern Territory Skilled Migration Programs are now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the territories of ACT and Northern Territory, Australia.

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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

State nomination places for 2025 – 2026 and key settings for skilled migration

Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
Read More

Update on Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) processing times

Subclass 186 backlog acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs; assessing applications lodged March 2024–April 2025 by occupation, sponsor status, and region.
Read More
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

Our values

State nomination places for 2025 – 2026 and key settings for skilled migration

Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
Read More

Update on Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) processing times

Subclass 186 backlog acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs; assessing applications lodged March 2024–April 2025 by occupation, sponsor status, and region.
Read More

National Innovation Visa update: what do the new priorities mean for you?

The Department of Home Affairs has outlined current priorities, invitation categories, and processing insights for the National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) program.
Read More
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

State nomination places for 2025 – 2026 and key settings for skilled migration

Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
Read More

Update on Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) processing times

Subclass 186 backlog acknowledged by the Department of Home Affairs; assessing applications lodged March 2024–April 2025 by occupation, sponsor status, and region.
Read More

National Innovation Visa update: what do the new priorities mean for you?

The Department of Home Affairs has outlined current priorities, invitation categories, and processing insights for the National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) program.
Read More

Bridging visa and PR travel rules: What you must know before travelling

If you plan to travel overseas while awaiting a visa decision or holding PR, it is vital to check your visa and travel facility status. Here is what every traveller
Read More

Key work experience changes for 186 Temporary Residence Transition visas

From 29 November 2025, new rules will tighten 186 TRT employer sponsorship requirements. Unsponsored work will no longer count toward the two-year work experience requirement for permanent residence eligibility.
Read More

Supporting mental health professionals across Australia

During National Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, Absolute Immigration’s Health Specialist Team continues to assist Registered Nurses (Mental Health) while emphasising the importance of community connection, mental health awareness,
Read More
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

State nomination places for 2025 – 2026 and key settings for skilled migration

Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for the 2025 to 2026 program year across subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Each state and territory has confirmed its program settings,
Read More
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