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A guide to calculating FWHIT earnings for the ENS 186 visa exemption (Updated 21 July 2026)
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A guide to calculating FWHIT earnings for the ENS 186 visa exemption (Updated 21 July 2026)

The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Subclass 186 visa ordinarily has an upper age limit of 45 years, meaning that once an applicant turns 45 years old, they will need an age exemption to be eligible. We have a separate article that addresses the various applicable age exemptions. This article deals with the most common of the age exemptions, being "Subclass 457/482…
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21 July, 2026
Age exemptions for Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visas (Updated on 21 July 2026)
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Age exemptions for Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visas (Updated on 21 July 2026)

The Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa offers businesses the possibility to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency (see here for further information). Ordinarily, applicants must be below 45 years of age at the time of application. Like many rules however, there are several exceptions which may allow certain individuals to qualify for the visa even after reaching 45.…
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21 July, 2026
Increased visa application charges and income thresholds from 1 July 2026
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Increased visa application charges and income thresholds from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, the Department of Home Affairs has increased visa application charges (VACs) across most visa subclasses, alongside the annual indexation of the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT). These changes apply to applications and nominations lodged on or after 1 July 2026. Updated visa application charges This year's VAC increases are significantly…
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2 July, 2026
Australian Citizenship by Conferral Document Checklist (Updated on 15 June 2026)
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Australian Citizenship by Conferral Document Checklist (Updated on 15 June 2026)

Australian permanent residents can become citizens through an application by “conferral”. This document checklist acts as a guide for the documents required to facilitate a smooth application. Am I eligible for Citizenship by Conferral? To be eligible for Australian citizenship by Conferral, some common criteria include that you must: be a permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen when you…
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15 June, 2026
The National Innovation Visa (Updated: 15 June 2026)
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The National Innovation Visa (Updated: 15 June 2026)

On 14 May 2024, the Australian Government released the Federal Budget for the 2024/25 year, which included a raft of Immigration-related measures. Notably, it announced that a new National Innovation Visa (NIV) would be released in late-2024, to replace the Global Talent (Subclass 858) visa and the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP). On 6 December 2024, relevant legislation formally introduced…
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15 June, 2026
I’ve left my employer, what does this mean for my 482 visa? (Updated: 15 June 2026)
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I’ve left my employer, what does this mean for my 482 visa? (Updated: 15 June 2026)

There are a number of reasons for employees to leave their employers, both voluntarily and non-voluntarily. For individuals on Skills In Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visas (formerly the Temporary Skill Shortage visa), there is an additional layer of complexity due to certain visa conditions applicable. What visa conditions are applicable to me? All SID visa holders are subject to condition…
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15 June, 2026