SkillSelect April 2026 Invitation Round — Results and Analysis
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View allMigration NewsVictoria 190 Nomination 2026–27: Eligibility, VPT and Fees
Yes, Victoria opened subclass 190 ROIs on 26 October 2026 with 900 places. ROIs now cost $60 (plus GST in Australia), and subclass 491 is not open yet.
Migration NewsPartner Visa Rules in Australia: How 820 and 801 Work
See how the onshore 820 to 801 Partner visa works, what it costs, what your sponsor must do, and how applications are prioritised under Direction 117.
Migration NewsAustralian Student Visa Rejections and What Happens Next
If your Australian Subclass 500 Student visa is refused, your next steps depend on the grounds, whether you lodged onshore or offshore, and the section 48 bar.
Skilled MigrationAustralia's Student Visa Loophole and the 2026 Crackdown
Australia still welcomes international students, and you can still apply for a Student visa if you meet the visa requirements.
Migration News482 vs 186 Visa: Temporary Work or Permanent Residence
The 482 is a temporary employer-tied work visa; the 186 grants permanent residence on grant.
Migration News491 Visa Application Charge and Dependant Fees Explained
The base 491 Visa Application Charge for the main applicant is $6,140 in the standard category.
Migration News417 vs 462: Which Working Holiday Visa Fits Your Situation
It is a temporary visa that permits you to travel to, enter and remain in Australia until 12 months after the date of your first entry.
Migration NewsProving Financial Capacity for a Subclass 500 Student Visa
Find out how much money a Subclass 500 applicant must show in 2026, what the funds must cover, accepted evidence, and how shortfalls affect your visa.
Migration NewsChanging Your Course While Your Student Visa Is Pending
The regulation is explicit that all of these must be satisfied at the time a decision is made on the application.
Migration NewsStudent Visa Refused in Australia: Reasons and Next Steps
Student visa refused in Australia? Learn why Subclass 500 applications fail, how to read your notice, work out your review deadline and decide your next step.
Migration NewsHow MD121 Prioritises Skills in Demand Visa Applications
MD121 sets the order in which Subclass 482 Skills in Demand and legacy Temporary Skill Shortage applications are processed from 19 September 2026.
Migration NewsFurther Subclass 500 Visa: Onshore Rules and Exceptions
From 2026, can you lodge a Subclass 500 further visa application onshore?
Migration NewsApplying Onshore for a Further Subclass 500 Visa in 2026
Find out whether you can apply onshore for a further Subclass 500 visa in 2026, which exceptions apply, and how to meet further student visa eligibility rules.
Migration NewsCan 485 Holders Apply Onshore for a Student Visa?
Can a 485 visa holder apply for an Australian student visa in 2026? Learn why most must lodge offshore, how the 2 October rules work and what to do next.
Migration NewsBurke's 2026 Visa Changes: Students, Partners and Parents
It is written to help you decide whether your own plans still work and what, if anything, you need to do.
Migration NewsSubclass 482 to 186 TRT Pathway: Requirements and Rules
Moving from a 482 to a 186 TRT visa? See the 2-year employment rule, under-45 age exemptions, English and salary thresholds so you can lodge with confidence.
Migration NewsCan a 482 Holder Apply for a Student Visa Onshore in 2026?
If the rules prevent you applying in Australia, you must be outside Australia when you lodge and also outside Australia when the visa is granted.
Migration NewsCan You Apply for a Student Visa Onshore in 2026?
From 2 October 2026 most people in Australia cannot lodge a Student visa onshore; learn who can, the limited exemptions, and the risk of lodging incorrectly.
Migration NewsHow to Score 65 Points for Subclasses 189, 190 and 491
The pass mark for subclasses 189, 190 and 491 is 65 points, set by instrument LIN 19/210, and it is the minimum to lodge, not a secured invitation.
Migration News189, 190 and 491 Visa Costs for 2026
From 1 July 2026 the 189 visa fee is $6,135, plus $3,070 per adult, $1,540 per child and $4,885 VAC2 for adults without functional English.
Migration NewsWhich Skilled Visa Should You Choose: 189, 190 or 491
This guide compares Subclass 189, 190 and 491 skilled visas using the legislated points test, pass mark and nomination rules so you can decide which to pursue.
Migration NewsWhy 65 Points Gets You Into the Pool, Not an Invitation
The Subclass 189, 190 and 491 pass mark is 65 points under LIN 19/210, but clearing it only enters the SkillSelect pool, not an invitation.
Migration NewsSubclass 190 Visa Requirements: From Eligibility to Grant
Subclass 190 requires both a Schedule 6D points score of at least 65 and an unwithdrawn state or territory nomination before an invitation can be issued.
Migration NewsAdelaide City and Regional SA DAMAs Extended to 2027
The current terms and conditions of both DAMAs remain unchanged since the last variation in June 2026.
Student VisaWhat the Genuine Student Requirement Means for Your Visa
The Genuine Student (GS) requirement is the test every applicant for a Subclass 500 Student visa must satisfy before a visa can be granted.
Student VisaStudent visa financial requirements Australia
The Genuine Student (GS) requirement applies to student visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024.
Employer SponsoredPlanning a 407 Training Visa Around 12 November 2026: Decisions for Trainees and Sponsors
Who moves next, what can run in parallel, how long a nomination lasts, and what to do when plans change, for 407 trainees and sponsors after 12 November 2026.
Skilled MigrationAustralia’s Occupation Shortage List 2026: Shortages, Visa Lists and Pathways
Jobs and Skills Australia rates 279 of 1,021 occupations in shortage in 2026. What changed, why shortages persist, and why it is not a visa list.
Employer SponsoredThe Employer Sponsored Visa Program Enquiry Form: What It Covers and How to Use It
What Home Affairs’ Employer Sponsored Visa Program Enquiry Form covers, who can use it, what to attach, and what it cannot do.
Migration NewsAustralia’s 1 November 2026 Visa Rule Changes: ART Protection Review Fee, Bridging Visa B and Bridging Visa E Conditions Explained
Three separate measures in F2026L01448: the ART protection review fee, Bridging visa B, and Bridging visa E conditions 8564 and 8566.
Skilled MigrationNSW State Nomination 2026–27: How the 190 and 491 Work
NSW runs subclass 190 invitation rounds with no announced dates, and says its 491 is closed. Eligibility, ranking and what is unpublished.
Skilled MigrationQueensland State Nomination 2026–27: Is It Open, and How It Works
Queensland’s registrations of interest are closed and no 2026–27 date is announced. Pathways, ranking and what its pages still show.
Skilled MigrationTasmania State Nomination 2026–27: Pathways, Passes and Latest Round
Tasmania is open for the 190 and 491 with weekly invitations. Pathways, passes, the $387 fee, 2,050 places and the 29 October round.
Skilled MigrationNorthern Territory State Nomination 2026–27: What Is Still Open
The NT has received sufficient 2026–27 applications. 190 and offshore are closed, with limited onshore 491 exceptions. Streams, fee and rules.
Skilled MigrationWestern Australia State Nominated Migration Program: Eligibility and Visa Guide
WA reports 2,327 State nomination invitations so far in 2026–27. The streams, eligibility rules, how EOIs are ranked, the October 2026 round, the occupation list, the $200 fee and what WA has not published.
Migration NewsCanberra Matrix Invitation Round: Latest Scores, Results and ACT Nomination Guide
The ACT’s 12 October 2026 Canberra Matrix round issued 261 subclass 190 invitations across four groups and none for 491. Minimum scores by occupation, eligibility for Canberra residents and overseas applicants, fees and deadlines.
Migration NewsSouth Australia’s 2026–27 Skilled Migration Update: Who Can Apply Now, and How
South Australia opened Registrations of Interest on 22 October 2026 for onshore workers whose visas expire by 31 January 2027, and invites offshore candidates directly from SkillSelect. Streams, priority sectors, fees and next steps.
Migration NewsAustralian Visa Biometrics for Applicants in India: What Changed on 26 October 2026
From 26 October 2026, Australian visa applicants in India may be required to give biometrics. Who is affected, how the Department tells you, ABCC appointments versus the Australian Immi App, what to bring, and how your data is used.
Skilled MigrationCondition 8549: The Designated Areas List Has Been Remade for 2026
The Migration (Designated Areas) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/004) commenced on 22 September 2026 and repealed IMMI 16/044 — which was due to sunset on 1 October. The areas are identical. The full Schedule 1 postcode list, what condition 8549 actually requires, and why "designated area" is not "designated regional area".
Migration NewsNine Million Files: The ATO’s Visa Data-Matching Program, Renewed to 2029
On 21 September 2026 the Commissioner of Taxation gazetted a renewed visa data-matching program. Home Affairs will hand the ATO eleven categories of visa data on roughly nine million people a year — including sponsors and migration agents — through to 2028–29. What is collected, what it is for, and what it does not mean.
Employer SponsoredDirection 121: How Your Subclass 482 Is Now Prioritised
Ministerial Direction 121 commenced on 19 September 2026 and replaced the Direction 119 processing priorities. The five tiers explained — priority sectors, Specialist Skills, onshore and offshore lodgement — and why a priority tier is neither eligibility nor a timeframe.
Migration NewsAustralia's 2026 Migration Overhaul: What the New Rules Mean for Students, Visitors and Families
Student dependants restricted, No Further Stay extended to visitor visas, Working Holiday places balloted and net overseas migration wound back. What was announced — and what is already binding on you.
Migration NewsAustralia Migration Overhaul 2026: New Rules, Higher Costs, Skills Revolution
The biggest changes to Australia's migration system in years are taking effect in 2026. Here's everything applicants need to know about higher fees, new rules and the skills revolution.
Skilled MigrationStudent Visa to Permanent Residency: The Complete 2026 Pathway Guide
Everything you need to know about converting your student visa into permanent residency — from Subclass 500 to PR via 485, 189/190 and employer sponsorship.
Points TestHow to Boost Your PR Points Score in 2026 — Proven Strategies
With SkillSelect cut-offs rising, here are the most effective ways to increase your points and get an invitation to apply for permanent residency.
Skilled Migration189 vs 190 vs 491 — Which Skilled Visa Is Right for You?
A comprehensive comparison of Australia's three main skilled migration pathways — skilled independent, state nominated and regional provisional.
Employer Sponsored482 vs 186 Employer Visa — Which Is Right for Your Situation?
Should you apply for the temporary Skills in Demand 482 or go straight to the permanent ENS 186? A complete guide for both employers and sponsored workers.
Partner VisaPartner Visa Evidence Checklist — What Documents You Actually Need
A complete, practical checklist of the evidence you need for an Australian partner visa — financial, social, household and commitment categories covered. From the team with a 100% partner visa success rate.
Partner VisaOnshore vs Offshore Partner Visa — Key Differences Explained
The 820/801 onshore and 309/100 offshore partner visas are similar but have important differences in who can apply, conditions and processing. Both backed by our 100% partner visa success rate.
Graduate VisaSubclass 485 Visa — The 2026 Survival Guide for International Graduates
Everything international graduates need to know about the Subclass 485 Graduate Temporary Visa — eligibility, conditions, work rights and what to do next.
Parent VisaParent Visa Changes 2026 — What Families Need to Know
The Australian government has made significant changes to parent visa processing and costs. Here's what families planning to sponsor their parents need to know.
Migration NewsThe AAT Is Gone — What the New Administrative Review Tribunal Means for Visa Applicants
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has been replaced by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). Here's what changed and what it means for visa refusals.
Migration NewsVisa Hopping Ban 2026 — What It Means and Who Is Affected
New restrictions on visa-to-visa bridging arrangements are affecting thousands of applicants. Understand the changes and how to protect your status.
Skilled MigrationFrom Visa Refusal to 190 Nomination — One Client's Story
After a 189 refusal, the right strategy led to a successful 190 state nomination. Here's what changed and what you can learn.
Client StoriesClient Success Stories
Real stories from clients who achieved their Australian visa goals with Global Migrations. Partner visas, skilled migration, student to PR and more.
Client StoriesClient Success Stories & Results by Category
Real visa outcomes grouped by type — skilled, partner, employer-sponsored, student-to-PR, parent and refusal recovery — with links to the full client journeys.
Client StoriesClient Story — Priya's Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa
A software engineer from India whose points were miscalculated and whose skills assessment was about to expire. We rebuilt the claim and she was invited for the 189.
Client StoriesClient Story — Maria's Partner Visa 820/801 After a Refusal
A nurse from the Philippines whose first partner visa application was refused. We rebuilt the evidence file across all four categories and the 820/801 was granted.
Client StoriesClient Story — The Chen Family's Contributory Parent Visa 143
Reuniting elderly parents with their family in Australia through the contributory parent pathway — queue position, cost and timing managed end to end.