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A quirk in the regulations allow non-sponsored employment in the approved occupation for 457 and 482 visa holders to count toward the work experience eligibility for a subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa under the Temporary Residence Transition stream. This will not be the case from 29 November 2025.
Read MoreMinisterial Direction 115 starts today that will further regulate the processing of offshore student visa applications.
Read MoreThe breakdown of permanent migration places for 2025-26 will remain unchanged from the previous year in every aspect, down to each category.
Read MoreAmendments to public interest criteria (PIC) 4005 and 4007, which relate to health assessments see that children born and ordinarily resident in Australia cannot fail a visa medical examination. The benefit of this policy will naturally extend to family members when combined applications are made.
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