Migration Update January 2026:  Visa, Student &  State Nomination Changes

Migration Update January 2026: Visa, Student & State Nomination Changes

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Published on: 28/01/2026

January 2026 brings important Australian migration updates affecting students, skilled migrants, employers, and businesses. This update covers student visa evidence changes, state nomination invitation rounds, DAMA planning advice, and key visa pathway closures.

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