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Read practical guides, legal updates and strategy-focused articles from Emigrate Lawyers. Our blog helps visa applicants, sponsors, families and businesses understand Australian migration law before they make important decisions.

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Illustration of two people discussing English test requirements for the Subclass 482 visa, featuring a passport and an English test document.
Migration Update

New English Language Test Requirements for Subclass 482 Visas from 13 September 2025

The Migration (English Language Test Requirements for Subclass 482 Visas) Instrument 2025 (LIN 25/082) will commence on 13 September 2025, replacing the 2024 instrument. This update changes the English language testing rules. It affects applicants in the Specialist Skills and Core Skills streams of the Subclass 482 visa. The new reforms aim to broaden choice, improve fairness, and align visa requirements with current agreements between the Department of Home Affairs and English test providers. Key Changes at a Glance Expanded list of approved tests – IELTS (Academic & General), PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, OET, CELPIP General, LanguageCert Academic, and Michigan

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11 Sep 2025
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Migration Update

English Language Test Changes for Australian Visas – What You Must Know (Effective August 2025)

Planning to apply for an Australian visa in 2025 or beyond? There’s a major update you need to know. The Australian Government has introduced a new policy: the Migration (Specification of Language Tests, Test Scores and Passports) Instrument 2025, which officially came into effect on 7 August 2025. This update significantly changes the English language requirements for various visa subclasses — including skilled migration, employer-sponsored, and student visas. Whether you’re applying now or preparing for the future, understanding these changes is crucial. What’s New in the 2025 English Language Test Update? The new instrument replaces the 2015 version (IMMI 15/005).

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08 Aug 2025
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Migration

2025 Update: English Language Test Exemptions for Subclass 500 Student Visa via Pathway Programs

Australia remains a top destination for international students, and the government has just made it easier for many to meet the English language requirements for study visas. On 23 May 2025, the Department of Home Affairs introduced a major update via the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Amendment (Pathway Programs) Instrument 2025, also known as LIN 25/027. This legislative instrument amends the earlier LIN 24/022 (2024) and expands the number of eligible pathway programs that allow students to apply for the Subclass 500 Student visa with reduced English language test scores. If you’re

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26 May 2025