From 11 March 2026, subclass 407 visa applicants must wait for sponsorship and nomination approval before lodging their visa application.

From 1 March 2026, the Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants, following new regulations.

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026, with current thresholds applying to nominations lodged by 30 June 2026.

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 visa process for your peace of mind.

The Northern Territory is prioritising National Innovation Visa nominations for exceptional global talent in key sectors including resources, defence, tourism, ag tech and renewables.

South Australia faces skills shortages across 289 occupations, making employer sponsorship an increasingly important workforce strategy.

TEMi has launched a new Immigration Advisory Group to strengthen collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and support employers navigating Australia’s evolving mobility landscape.

The New South Wales Government has closed Subclass 491 Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for the 2025–26 migration program year. No new applications are being accepted.

Australia has allocated 20,350 state nomination places for 2025–26, with states and territories confirming program settings for subclass 190 and 491 visas.

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

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

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 must understand before leaving Australia.