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Skilled Migration Allocation Update for the 2025–26 Program Year
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
November 25, 2025
Skilled Migration Allocation Update for the 2025–26 Program YearSkilled Migration Allocation Update for the 2025–26 Program Year

In this article, Australian Migration Lawyers outlines the latest announcements across New South Wales, the ACT, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland.

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Skilled Migration News Update: Key Changes to the Subclass 186 Visa and WA DAMA Framework
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
November 24, 2025
Skilled Migration News Update: Key Changes to the Subclass 186 Visa and WA DAMA Framework

This article summarises the major changes announced across the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) and Western Australian DAMA streams to help you understand how these developments may affect your strategy.

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Australian Visa Options for UK Citizens: A Complete Guide
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
November 22, 2025
Australian Visa Options for UK Citizens: A Complete Guide

If you’re a UK citizen planning to travel, work, study, or settle in Australia, securing the appropriate visa is essential.

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Nicholas Merlin Esq.
November 21, 2025
Australian Visa Options for US Citizens: A Complete Guide

A complete guide to Australian visa options for US citizens, covering the ETA, visitor visa, working holiday, student, partner and skilled migration pathways.

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Australian Visa Options for Thai Citizens: A Complete Guide
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
November 20, 2025
Australian Visa Options for Thai Citizens: A Complete Guide

This guide explains the main Australian visa options for Thai nationals, the documents you need, and the importance of submitting a decision-ready application.

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Work & Skilled
Skilled Migration Processing Times: A Comparative Guide for Subclass 190 and 491 Applicants
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
November 19, 2025
Subclass 190 vs 491: Skilled Migration Visa Processing Times

Applying for a skilled migration visa can feel overwhelming, particularly when balancing the desire for certainty with the reality of lengthy processing times.

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Australia's New English Language Requirements: What You Need to Know for Australian Visa
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
November 18, 2025
Australia's New English Language Requirements: What You Need to Know for Australian Visas

From 7 August 2025, new English test rules under LIN 25/016 apply for Australian visas. See accepted tests, score changes, and validity periods.

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Business Visa Pathways for Entrepreneurs in Australia After the 188 Visa Closure
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
November 17, 2025
Business Visa Pathways for Entrepreneurs in Australia After the 188 Visa Closure

The closure of the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 188) has led to uncertainty among entrepreneurs regarding their current visa options for business expansion in Australia.

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Work & Skilled
Goulburn Valley DAMA: A Guide for Employers
By
Nicholas Merlin Esq.
November 16, 2025
Goulburn Valley DAMA: A Guide for Employers

The Goulburn Valley Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a targeted migration program designed to assist employers across this productive and fast-growing region of Victoria.

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