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Training Visa
Subclass 407 Training Visa Changes 2026
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
October 30, 2026
What You Need to Know About Changes to Subclass 407 Training Visa Application Rules 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has introduced major changes to the Subclass 407 Training visa, mandating offshore lodgement from 12 November 2026.

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Partner & Family
Subclass 100 Partner Visa: What to Prove for PR
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
October 30, 2026
Subclass 100 Partner Visa: What to Prove for Permanent Residency (2026 Guide)

Applying for the Subclass 100 partner visa in Australia? This 2026 guide covers what you need to prove, when you become eligible, and how the assessment works.

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Work & Skilled
Victoria’s 2026-27 Subclass 190 Visa Program
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
October 28, 2026
Victoria Reopens Subclass 190 Visa Nomination Program for 2026-27

Victoria has officially opened Registrations of Interest for the Subclass 190 visa for the 2026-27 program year. Learn about allocation updates, fees, and requirements.

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Partner & Family
Partner Visa Subclass 100: What the Permanent Stage Assessment Must Prove
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
October 28, 2026
Subclass 100 Partner Visa: What Your Permanent Stage Assessment Needs to Prove

What does the Subclass 100 permanent partner visa assessment require? Learn what evidence to prepare, when eligibility begins, and what the Department looks for.

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Partner & Family
7 Mistakes That Delay Your Subclass 309 Partner Visa Grant
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
October 23, 2026
7 Mistakes That Delay Your Subclass 309 Partner Visa Grant

These 7 mistakes commonly delay the Subclass 309 partner visa grant in Australia. Learn what to avoid and how to prepare a stronger application.

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Partner & Family
How the Prospective Marriage Visa Works Before You Marry
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
October 21, 2026
How the Prospective Marriage Visa Works Before You Marry

How the Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) works in Australia, from eligibility and lodgement to marriage and your onshore partner visa pathway.

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Partner & Family
820 Partner Visa From Lodgement to Grant
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
October 19, 2026
820 Partner Visa From Lodgement to Grant: Process Explained

Understand the Subclass 820/801 partner visa process, from eligibility and lodgement to permanent grant. Expert guidance from Australian Migration Lawyers.

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Work & Skilled
victorias-skilled-visa-nomination-program-2026-27-what-has-changed
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
October 14, 2026
Victoria’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program 2026-27: Key Changes Explained

Victoria has introduced new fees and published details of how applicants are selected for its 2026-27 skilled visa nomination program. Here is what applicants need to know.

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Bridging Visas
bridging-visa-to-permanent-residency-pathway-detailed-guide
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
October 12, 2026
Bridging Visa to Permanent Residency (PR) Pathway in Australia

A bridging visa is not a PR pathway by itself. See how bridging visa to permanent residency options work in Australia. Book a consultation today!

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