Australian 186 TRT Visa Program Changes
Just as we had thought that we were heading towards the end of the year and starting to buy presents, think about buying the Christmas tree and going to Mecca to buy a cream that would make us look like Jennifer Lopez or a young Brad Pitt, the Immigration Department decides to destroy our visit […]
Update on Employer Nomination Scheme (Visa Subclass 186) processing time frames.
11 November 2025 The Immigration Department’s Employer Sponsored Program Delivery (ESPD) team has just advised that it is currently receiving a higher than usual volume of applications under the Employer Nomination Scheme visa programme. On 31 October 2025, the ESPD confirmed that while it cannot provide a definitive timeframe for assessment, it is currently assessing […]
Increase in Subclass 400 refusals for Indian nationals
5 November 2025 We have seen a recent dramatic increase in refusals for subclass 400 visas lodged by Indian nationals. We have reached out to our national association to garner their feedback and they noted that they are aware of the refusal spike and are currently undertaking an FOI (Freedom of Information) request.An FOI can […]
Jobs and Skills Australia CSOL consultation
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) assists the Australian Government in decision-making on the current, emerging and future skills and workforce needs of the Australian economy. This includes in regional, rural and remote Australia, and on the development of new industries and new technologies. JSA provide high quality data, analysis, and insights to better understand Australia’s […]
482 visa holders and purchase of residential property
Can Temporary Residents Buy Property in Australia? Yes — With the Right Strategy The team at Visa Executive are often asked by temporary visa holders if they can buy a house in Australia. The answer is – we don’t know – so we have reached out to the star of mortgage brokers in Australia, Alycia […]
1 July 2025. Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT) increase
Foreign nationals wishing to apply for Australian permanent residence under visa subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) ordinarily has an upper age limit of 45 years, meaning that once an applicant turns 45 years of age, they will need an ‘age exemption’ to be eligible. The Fair Work Commission has released its annual increase to the […]
Increased skilled visa income thresholds from 1 July 2025
As of today, 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds have increased by 4.6%. This is in line with changes to the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) will increase from AUD73,150 to AUD76,515. This will be applicable to nomination applications for the Core Skills stream of the Skills […]
Insights from the Regional Migration Conference
Our colleague, Christina Lien, recently attended the MIA (Migration Institute of Australia) Regional Migration Conference held in Adelaide, South Australia. Regional migration has always been a moveable feast for the Australian Government. In an effort to encourage migrants away from the large cities such as Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, the possibility of visa concessions including […]
Reminder: Minimum Income Threshold Changes Effective 1 July 2025
Reminder: Minimum Income Threshold Changes Effective 1 July 2025 Take a look at our previous newsletter for an overview of the upcoming changes and guidance to help you remain compliant with market salary requirements. Changes to Minimum Income Thresholds From 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will be increased by 4.6%. This is in […]
Update on the Australian Superannuation System for foreign residents
Australia’s superannuation system is a cornerstone of the nation’s retirement planning, mandating that employers contribute to their employees’ retirement savings. Compulsory superannuation, as we know it today with the Superannuation Guarantee (SG), was introduced in Australia in 1992. The initial SG rate was 3% of an employee’s wages which has gradually increased over time, reaching […]
