Written by Mohammad Reza Azimi
on Monday, 23 February 2026.
Posted in Skilled Migration

New FOI data from the Australian Department of Home Affairs provides detailed insight into occupation ceilings for the Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa program for 2025–26.
Written by Mohammad Reza Azimi
on Monday, 23 February 2026.
Posted in Skilled Migration

Shada Legal obtained official data from the Department of Home Affairs showing the Subclass 188 visa backlog as at 30 November 2025.
Written by Mohammad Reza Azimi
on Friday, 02 January 2026.
Posted in Skilled Migration

FOI-released Department of Home Affairs documents outline a proposed shift to more predictable invitation rounds and a tiered occupation prioritisation model with occupation ceilings
Written by Ehsan Jahanandish
on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
Posted in Employer Sponsored Visas

The Department of Home Affairs has released new data outlining the number of Employer-Sponsored visas granted to Iranian nationals across a two-year period, covering 1 July 2023 to 31 August 2025.
Written by Ehsan Jahanandish
on Saturday, 08 November 2025.
Posted in Skilled Migration

The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) remains one of the most sought-after Australian permanent residency pathways. However, for applicants outside Australia (offshore), achieving a competitive points score is essential.