Latest skilled migration updates for permanent residency pathways.
Stay informed about important updates affecting skilled migration pathways in Australia.
This category covers invitation rounds, occupation list changes, state nomination updates, skills assessments and permanent residency pathways for skilled migrants.
The Department of Home Affairs has issued the 2025–26 migration program allocations for each state and territory, outlining how many places are available for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visas.
Australia’s immigration landscape continues to evolve as demand for skilled workers grows across many industries. One of the most anticipated milestones for skilled migrants each year is the invitation round for the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge introduced Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).
The Department of Home Affairs announced that on 27 November 2020, the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) was updated to include the occupation of Social Worker (272511)
A new legislative instrument registered on 31/10/2019 specifies the pool and pass marks for the Subclass 491.
