As of 1 July 2026, changes to migration policy came into effect. The key changes affect visa application fees and income thresholds. Visa Application Fees Every year, the Australian government
TL;DR Permanent residents must generally live in Australia for four years, including 12 months as a permanent resident, before applying for citizenship. Applicants must pass an Australian citizenship test, meet
TL;DR International students have several permanent residency pathways available, including skilled migration, employer nomination, and graduate visa options. The Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa is typically the first step, enabling
How job sponsor visa Australia works Job sponsor visas in Australia allow employers to hire skilled overseas workers for positions that can’t be filled by local talent. Sponsoring skilled overseas
TL; DR The Subclass 186 visa has two main employer-sponsored streams: Direct Entry (DE) and Temporary Residence Transition (TRT), each with distinct eligibility criteria. The TRT stream requires the nominee
Agriculture plays a major role in Australia’s economy. As a global producer and exporter, Australia’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector is diverse – producing a wide range of crop and
The Department of Home Affairs is set to introduce an Australian Business Sponsor Register as part of the Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Bill 2025. This will be a public
Australia has long relied on skilled migration to fill labor shortages in sectors critical to the economy. Over the years, visa programs have evolved to reflect changing workforce needs. Replacing
Jim Chalmers has delivered his fifth federal budget. Focused on resilience and reform, this budget aims to get Australia through the global oil shock and ease cost pressures on Australians
