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Victorian State Nomination for the National Innovation Visa (NIV) (Subclass 858)
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Victorian State Nomination for the National Innovation Visa (NIV) (Subclass 858)

The National Innovation (Subclass 858) Visa (NIV) requires that each visa applicant has an Australian Nominator. The Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the NIV sets out four priority groups that the Department will consider in issuing invitations to apply for the visa. "Priority Group 2" captures candidates who have been nominated "by an expert Australian Commonwealth, State or Territory Government". Ahead of…
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18 July, 2025
Student (Subclass 500) (Student) visa checklist
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Student (Subclass 500) (Student) visa checklist

Studying in Australia offers a unique way to experience Australian life, whilst gaining access to Australia’s world-class education system including top-ranking universities, practical vocational colleges, and outstanding English language schools to support international students. If a person intends to undertake study in Australia for more than 3 months, they will usually require a Student (Subclass 500) (Student) visa. What are…
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4 July, 2025
A guide to calculating FWHIT earnings for the ENS 186 visa exemption (Updated 3 July 2025)
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A guide to calculating FWHIT earnings for the ENS 186 visa exemption (Updated 3 July 2025)

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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3 July, 2025
Age exemptions for Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visas (Updated on 3 July 2025)
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Age exemptions for Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visas (Updated on 3 July 2025)

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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3 July, 2025
An Overview of Immigration Detention for Unlawful Non-Citizens in Australia
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An Overview of Immigration Detention for Unlawful Non-Citizens in Australia

Australia’s policy of mandatory detention that arose in the early-1990s continues to assert that any non-citizen in the migration zone without a valid visa must be detained (see s 189 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (Act)). This includes: unauthorised arrivals (those who arrive without a visa); and authorised arrivals (those who arrive with a valid visa that later expires…
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3 July, 2025
Increased visa application charges from 1 July 2025
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Increased visa application charges from 1 July 2025

The Australian government increased visa application charges (VACs) from 1 July 2025 in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). While most visa application charges increased by 3%, the Student (subclass 500) and Student Guardian (subclass 590) visas experienced a more significant fee hike, increasing from $1,600 to $2,000 for primary applicants. A summary of the changes for some common…
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2 July, 2025