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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.

Do you meet the requirements to make a valid visa application to enter or remain in Australia?

We do not wish to see you make a visa application that is not valid or have your application refused.

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03/07/2026

Updated Income Thresholds From 1 July 2026, the revised thresholds are: Income Threshold Previous Amount New Amount Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) $76,515 $79,423 Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) $141,210 $146,576 Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) $76,515 $79,423
29/05/2026

The Migration Legislation Amendment (Arrangements for Work and Holiday Visas - Luxembourg) Instrument 2026 commences on 3 June 2026 and introduces a significant procedural change for Luxembourg passport holders applying for a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa. Under the amendment, applicants holding a valid passport issued by Luxembourg will be exempt from the requirement to provide a letter of support from their government when lodging a Subclass 462 visa application. The change follows a formal request from the Government of Luxembourg, which was accepted by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on 2 April 2026.
21/05/2026

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget No Major Legislative Visa Changes Announced Importantly, the Budget does not currently introduce major legislative reforms relating to: Subclass 482 eligibility Skills in Demand visa streams Subclass 186 pathways Partner visas Citizenship pathways However, the overall migration direction suggests increasing emphasis on: Skilled migration targeting Compliance and integrity assessment Strategic workforce planning Onshore transition pathways
19/05/2026

Migration Program Planning Level and Net Overseas Migration The 2026–27 permanent Migration Program planning level remains at 185,000 places, retaining the 70% Skilled and 30% Family split. Of these, 129,590 places are directed to onshore migrants, with the remaining 55,410 offshore places focused on high-skilled migrants. Net Overseas Migration is forecast to fall to 245,000 in 2026–27 and 225,000 in 2027–28.
08/05/2026

NSW skilled migration program updates We are sharing the latest NSW skilled migration program updates, including an important notice for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) - Pathway 2. Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) NSW has now invited sufficient Expressions of Interests (EOIs) to fill the nomination allocation for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) for the current program year. As a result, no further invitations will be issued for this visa subclass until a new allocation is provided by the Australian Government at the start of the 2026-27 program year.

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