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What is visa 186? Does having a Skills Assessment guarantee visa approval?

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Visa 186 is often considered the golden ticket that allows skilled workers to obtain permanent residency in Australia. However, many applicants still struggle to fully understand the eligibility requirements of this visa and mistakenly believe that simply having a Skills Assessment guarantees approval. In reality, the visa 186 process is far more complex. It requires …

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Why should you complete Skills Assessment as soon as possible?

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Skills Assessment is an important step that verifies your qualifications and work experience before you submit your migration application. However, many people still wonder when the best time is to complete this assessment. Let’s explore with Skill Direct why it’s best to start your Skills Assessment as early as possible! 1. What is Skills Assessment? …

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Migration Program 2025-2026: Who has the opportunity in Australia?

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In the 2025–2026 financial year, Australia has announced new targets and directions for its Migration Program. What’s different in this year’s migration agenda? Let’s update together with Skill Direct on the noteworthy changes! 1. What are the targets of the Migration Program? From 2 September 2025, the Australian Government announced that the 2025–2026 Migration Program …

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WA reveals 2025-26 State Nomination Program

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After the Australian Government outlined the Migration Program for the 2025–26 financial year, the state of Western Australia (WA) has officially updated the new features for eligible applicants under its State Nomination Program. Let’s explore Skill Direct to update the key highlights of these latest changes! 1. The WA Nomination Pathway To be eligible for …

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What Changes Have Been Made To ACS Skills Assessment Fees From 01 November 2025?

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ACS has recently updated the latest fees for the Skills Assessment. Let’s explore with Skill Direct to see what noteworthy changes have been made! 1. Overview ACS has announced an increase in fees for all Assessment Pathway Applications. The current fees will rise by 3.3%, and the new pricing will take effect from 1st November …

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STATES/ TERRITORIES NOMINATION ALLOCATIONS HAVE NOT YET FINALIZED | DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS QUARTERLY STAKEHOLDER MEETING (04/09/2025) INSIGHTS

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The Department of Home Affairs recently held its quarterly stakeholder meeting with the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) on 4 September 2025. This session provided valuable insights into current visa processing trends, migration program updates, and ongoing policy developments. As Australia’s migration landscape continues to evolve, these discussions are crucial for migration agents, stakeholders, and …

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FY 2025-26 MIGRATION PROGRAM PLANNING LEVELS

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On 2 September 2025, the Australian Government announced that the migration planning level for the 2025-26 permanent Migration Program has been set at 185,000 places, consistent with the 2024-25 program settings. According to the Department of Home Affairs, the program continues to prioritise the Skill stream, designed to strengthen Australia’s working-age population, increase labour force …

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VETASSESS APPLICATION FEES WILL INCREASE FROM 22/10

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VETASSESS has announced that from 22 October 2025, application fees for professional and general occupation assessments will increase in line with CPI. These increases also include Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) and Industry Labour agreement assessments but does not apply to assessments for trade occupations. The new application fees that will commence in October 2025 …

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IMPORTANT UPDATES: CHANGES TO AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS & REQUIREMENTS AS OF 07 AUGUST 2025

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If an applicant has an English test which was conducted on or after 7 August, the required test scores and relevant providers are those specified in the new instrument.  Student Visa (Subclass 500)  The table below shows the required tests scores and relevant providers for a Sc 500 visa application depending on whether the English …

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