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Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
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Beware of visa scams. Here is how to stay safe

Visa scams are increasing, with fake agents and migration fraud putting applicants at risk. Learn key red flags to look out for, rely on our clear 6 and 8 step
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Northern Territory prioritises top talent for National Innovation Visa nominations

The Northern Territory Government is prioritising nominations for the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), focusing on exceptional global talent contributing to key sectors including resources, defence, tourism, ag tech, and
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South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

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April 2, 2025

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

Read More »

Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

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March 26, 2025

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute Immigration recommends employers should act now to submit sponsorship applications and prepare Labour Market Testing (LMT) to avoid increased salary requirements and higher visa costs.

Read More »

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

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March 25, 2025

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.

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Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

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March 12, 2025

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.

Read More »

Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

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February 17, 2025

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.

Read More »

Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers

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February 14, 2025

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments

Read More »

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

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January 14, 2025

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

Read More »
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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December 19, 2024

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

Read More »
Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

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December 9, 2024

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.

Read More »
National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

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December 6, 2024

Effective 6 December 2024, the National Innovation Visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858), introducing new legislative instruments and amendments to streamline the application process and criteria.

Read More »
Core Skills Occupation List

Occupations Removed from Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List

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December 4, 2024

The Australian Government has updated its Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), removing several occupations. This impacts sponsorship pathways and skilled migration options.

Read More »
Core Skills Occupation List

New Core Skills Occupation List Released & Key Updates on the Skills in Demand Visa

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December 3, 2024

The Australian Government has just released the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), including 456 occupations. Skills in Demand visa is set to start on 7 December 2024.

Read More »

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German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
Read More

OSCA consultation: employer feedback on occupations

The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
Read More

Reminder: English test rules for Australia visas

The Department accepts IELTS One Skill Retake and MET Single Section Retake for most visas, but subclass 482 requires a single sitting. TOEFL applicants must book TOEFL iBT Australia.
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German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
Read More

OSCA consultation: employer feedback on occupations

The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
Read More

Reminder: English test rules for Australia visas

The Department accepts IELTS One Skill Retake and MET Single Section Retake for most visas, but subclass 482 requires a single sitting. TOEFL applicants must book TOEFL iBT Australia.
Read More
Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) amendments explained

Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) amendments explained

Annual Market Salary Rate amendments introduce flexible salary assessment methods. Employers must understand new rules for nominations from 25 March 2026.
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Understanding Queensland’s skills shortages and employer sponsorship options

Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
Read More

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

Victoria faces skills shortages across engineering, construction, finance, creative industries and regional hospitality. Victorian businesses with demand for these occupations will need to incorporate workforce planning measures, which may include
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German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
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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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South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

•
April 2, 2025

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

Read More »

Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

•
March 26, 2025

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute Immigration recommends employers should act now to submit sponsorship applications and prepare Labour Market Testing (LMT) to avoid increased salary requirements and higher visa costs.

Read More »

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

•
March 25, 2025

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.

Read More »

Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

•
March 12, 2025

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.

Read More »

Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

•
February 17, 2025

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.

Read More »

Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers

•
February 14, 2025

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments

Read More »

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

•
January 14, 2025

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

Read More »
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

•
December 19, 2024

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

Read More »
Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

•
December 9, 2024

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.

Read More »
National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

•
December 6, 2024

Effective 6 December 2024, the National Innovation Visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858), introducing new legislative instruments and amendments to streamline the application process and criteria.

Read More »
Core Skills Occupation List

Occupations Removed from Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List

•
December 4, 2024

The Australian Government has updated its Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), removing several occupations. This impacts sponsorship pathways and skilled migration options.

Read More »
Core Skills Occupation List

New Core Skills Occupation List Released & Key Updates on the Skills in Demand Visa

•
December 3, 2024

The Australian Government has just released the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), including 456 occupations. Skills in Demand visa is set to start on 7 December 2024.

Read More »

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

German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
Read More

OSCA consultation: employer feedback on occupations

The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
Read More

Reminder: English test rules for Australia visas

The Department accepts IELTS One Skill Retake and MET Single Section Retake for most visas, but subclass 482 requires a single sitting. TOEFL applicants must book TOEFL iBT Australia.
Read More

South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

•
April 2, 2025

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

Read More »

Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

•
March 26, 2025

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute Immigration recommends employers should act now to submit sponsorship applications and prepare Labour Market Testing (LMT) to avoid increased salary requirements and higher visa costs.

Read More »

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

•
March 25, 2025

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.

Read More »

Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

•
March 12, 2025

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.

Read More »

Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

•
February 17, 2025

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.

Read More »

Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers

•
February 14, 2025

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments

Read More »

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

•
January 14, 2025

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

Read More »
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

•
December 19, 2024

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

Read More »
Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

•
December 9, 2024

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.

Read More »
National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

•
December 6, 2024

Effective 6 December 2024, the National Innovation Visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858), introducing new legislative instruments and amendments to streamline the application process and criteria.

Read More »
Core Skills Occupation List

Occupations Removed from Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List

•
December 4, 2024

The Australian Government has updated its Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), removing several occupations. This impacts sponsorship pathways and skilled migration options.

Read More »
Core Skills Occupation List

New Core Skills Occupation List Released & Key Updates on the Skills in Demand Visa

•
December 3, 2024

The Australian Government has just released the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), including 456 occupations. Skills in Demand visa is set to start on 7 December 2024.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
Read More

OSCA consultation: employer feedback on occupations

The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
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

German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
Read More

OSCA consultation: employer feedback on occupations

The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
Read More

Reminder: English test rules for Australia visas

The Department accepts IELTS One Skill Retake and MET Single Section Retake for most visas, but subclass 482 requires a single sitting. TOEFL applicants must book TOEFL iBT Australia.
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

German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
Read More

OSCA consultation: employer feedback on occupations

The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
Read More

Reminder: English test rules for Australia visas

The Department accepts IELTS One Skill Retake and MET Single Section Retake for most visas, but subclass 482 requires a single sitting. TOEFL applicants must book TOEFL iBT Australia.
Read More
Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) amendments explained

Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) amendments explained

Annual Market Salary Rate amendments introduce flexible salary assessment methods. Employers must understand new rules for nominations from 25 March 2026.
Read More

Understanding Queensland’s skills shortages and employer sponsorship options

Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
Read More

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

Victoria faces skills shortages across engineering, construction, finance, creative industries and regional hospitality. Victorian businesses with demand for these occupations will need to incorporate workforce planning measures, which may include
Read More
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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Our values

German exit permit: impact on Australia visa plans

Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
Read More
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