Australia's visa queue was reordered on 25 July 2026. Employer sponsored places rose to 58,040, the subclass 491 regional allocation was cut by 57 per cent, and Bridging Visa B now needs four weeks minimum. Here are the eight changes that matter.
Past refusal? Close to 45? Job not on the standard list? Six reasons the subclass 494 solves what the 482 and 186 cannot, and needs no employer for PR. Talk to us.
Tasmania is open with 2,050 places, the ACT has a new portal, Queensland is still closed. What changed for 190 and 491 in 2026-27, explained. Talk to us.
From 25 July 2026 three new directions changed the order visas are processed. Onshore moved up, offshore moved back, and lodged files were reshuffled. Talk to us.
On a 482 Skills in Demand visa and wondering how to get PR? This guide covers every pathway available in 2026, including the 186 TRT, Direct Entry, DAMA and Labour Agreement streams, in plain English.
A plain English guide to the Townsville North Queensland DAMA, covering what it is, which industries and occupations it covers, the four-stage process, and how it leads to permanent residency.