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Written by Mohammad Reza Azimi on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. Posted in Skilled Migration News

2025–26 State and Territory Nomination Allocations for Skilled Visas

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.

Written by Mohammad Reza Azimi on Saturday, 13 March 2021. Posted in Skilled Migration News

New Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)

Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge introduced Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

Written by Mohammad Reza Azimi on Wednesday, 20 January 2021. Posted in Investment & Talent Visa News

Latest Changes to Global Talent Visa

From 20 January 2021, Masters and Bachelor with Honours graduates are no longer eligible for invitation to the Global Talent Independent program on the basis of their qualifications.

Written by Mohammad Reza Azimi on Tuesday, 08 December 2020. Posted in Policy & Program Updates, Skilled Migration News

Social Worker added to 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)

Written by Mohammad Reza Azimi on Thursday, 31 October 2019. Posted in Skilled Migration News

Pool & Pass Marks for General Skilled Migration Visas

A new legislative instrument registered on 31/10/2019 specifies the pool and pass marks for the Subclass 491.

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