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Australia offers several permanent and temporary parent visa pathways for parents who wish to live with their children in Australia. Among these options, the Aged Parent visa (Subclass 804) and …

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Many visa holders in Australia will spend some period on a Bridging Visa A (BVA) while waiting for their new substantive visa to be decided. A recurring question we receive …

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The Australian visa system’s complexity can feel daunting as you plan your experience abroad. The options range from single-day temporary stays to permanent residency paths that need careful thought. Australian …

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Quick Answer The National Innovation Visa (NIV) – Subclass 858 is Australia’s newest permanent residence visa designed to attract individuals with internationally recognised achievements in innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and the …

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State and territory nomination programs across Australia have officially reopened for the new financial year, creating fresh opportunities for skilled migrants. Below is an overview of which states have reopened, …

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Clear Answer First If you are applying for a Partner Visa Australia, you may be eligible to access Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system. However, not every visa in the partner …

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Clear Answer First For many applicants, a mandatory skills assessment is required before applying for a Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482). However, if you have completed a relevant qualification …

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Women in Trades: Challenging Stereotypes When Angel Bielefeld applied for plumbing jobs in regional NSW, she was repeatedly told she “wasn’t strong enough.” Despite the knockbacks, she persevered, moved away …

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Clear Answer First The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows international students who have recently completed their studies in Australia to live, study, and work in the country for a …

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Applying for a Partner Visa in Australia involves providing strong evidence that your relationship is genuine and ongoing. One of the most important supporting documents is the Statutory Declaration Form …

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Australia is experiencing a record number of skilled temporary visas being granted, but the system is showing signs of strain. At AustraliaMigrate, as immigration specialists in Sydney, we help individuals …

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From 7 August 2025, the Australian Government introduced important updates to English language testing for visa applications. These changes affect which test providers are accepted and the minimum scores required …

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