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At Australian Immigration Associates we specialise in Australian migration law. We have helped people from all corners of the globe with immigration advice and lodgement of visa applications.

We research and prepare Australian visa applications and provide legal advice for companies and individuals.

Our understanding of Australian migration law and Australian immigration policy allows us to be leaders in this forever changing and complex legal industry.

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24/01/2026

NSW: Closure of the Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) Pathway 1 to new applications Subclass 491 Pathway 1 is now closed to new applications for this program year Due to an overwhelming response NSW have reached their allocation for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) under Pathway 1.
24/01/2026

NSW: Closure of the Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) Pathway 3 to new applications Subclass 491 Pathway 3 is now closed to new applications for this program year Due to an overwhelming response NSW have reached their allocation for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) under Pathway 3.
28/12/2025

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) program Applications in the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) program are prioritised in accordance with Ministerial Direction No. 105, which affords priority to applicants working in occupations carried out in a designated regional area, working in a healthcare or teaching occupation, and applicants who have been nominated by an accredited sponsor (in that order). The ENS program is subject to Migration Program planning levels, which for 2025-26 includes 44,000 places for ENS visas (primary and secondary visa grants).​ ​​ ​While the Department are unable to give a definitive timeframe for when an application will be assessed and finalised, the following is provided as a guide. ENS nomination and visa applications allocated for processing in​ the past month were generally lodged in: April 2025 for applications in relation to an occupation to be carried out in a designated regional area. April 2025 for applications in relation to a healthcare or teaching occupation. November 2024 for applications where the applicant is nominated by an Approved sponsor with Accredited Status. April 2024 for all other applications.​
03/12/2025

Important Updates on the NSW Skilled Migration Program State Nominated Visa Allocations New South Wales has been allocated the following nominations for skilled migration for the 2025-26 program: · 2,100 Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) · 1,500 Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
25/11/2025

More than 2000 places available for South Australia’s 2025-2026 allocations The Australian Government has determined South Australia’s allocation for the 2025-26 General Skilled Migration program. In total, including interim allocations, this comprises: • 1350 nomination places for subclass 190 • 900 nomination places for subclass 491. Applications are now open for a Registration of Interest (ROI) from people living and working in South Australia. Offshore applicants are not required to submit an ROI, as they will be invited directly from their Expression of Interest (EOI) lodged in Skill Select.

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