Australian migration updates

Migration

Parent Visa Caps 2025-26 Confirmed: What the Latest Family Visa Allocations Mean for Applicants

Parent Visa Caps 2025-26 Remain Unchanged The Australian Government has officially confirmed the Parent Visa Caps 2025-26 through the Migration (Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas and Other Family Visas During Financial Year 2025–26) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/042). The announcement sets the maximum number of visas that can be granted in selected Family Stream categories during the 2025–26 financial year. Importantly, the allocation numbers remain unchanged from the previous financial year. For many families hoping to reunite with their loved ones in Australia, this update provides certainty. However, it also highlights the ongoing challenge of high demand and limited

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Migration

Visa Processing Times in Australia: Key Updates on Migration, New Visas, and Application

For many migrants, one question matters more than any other: How long will my visa take? Recent updates from the Department of Home Affairs provide a clearer picture of current visa processing times, migration program planning levels, skilled visa invitations, family visa backlogs, and new visa pathways. While some visas continue to move quickly, others face delays due to high demand and limited planning places. Understanding these developments can help applicants prepare stronger applications, avoid unnecessary delays, and make informed migration decisions. National Innovation Visa note: the Subclass 858 pathway has a separate invitation stage before visa processing begins. For

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Graduate Visa

Subclass 485 Visa – Big Changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa

Exciting news for international graduates in Australia! Major changes to Subclass 485 Visa. Department of Home Affairs has rolled out important updates to the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) under the new Migration Legislation Amendment (Graduate Visas No. 2) Instrument (LIN 24/086) 2024. These updates, effective 13 December 2024, aim to make things clearer and simpler for applicants—especially for those applying under the Post-Higher Education Work (PHEW) stream. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changed for subclass 485 visas and how it might affect you. 1. New Rules for Eligible Courses If you’re applying for the Subclass 485 visa in the

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