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Dear @gregormendel

I’m already waiting for VIC 491 to be granted. Can I lodge another ROI for 190 in VIC this year ? As I have got nominated in 2023-2024.

Hi @Gregormendel! I notice that a lot of October and December 2023 190 visa grants are under engineering occupation. Does it mean that DOHA is prioritizing engineering occupation? Would you have an estimate when will I get my 190 visa grant? Visa lodge: 7 Dec 2023, Occupation: ICT Customer Support Officer, offshore

@gregormendel Need your advice. I just got a pre-invite from NSW 90 pts. After 2 days on 27 March I will lose 5 age points. Will this affect my nomination

Hi @gregormendel, regarding bank statements in accepting the NSW nomination, is it okay if the bank statements have different address vs my current address? Both in the same city and offshore. Will it cause an issue? Thanks.

By seeing the trend, is immigration processing more 190 and 491 than 189 these days?

Also, seeing the turnaround time after s56 for 190 is much less than 189. Is it probably due to more resource allocation to process the pending 190 backlog?

Annual indexation of skilled visa income thresholds from 1 July 2025 From 1 July 2025, skilled visa income thresholds will be increased by 4.6%. This is in line with changes to the annual Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE). This delivers on the commitment outlined in the Migration Strategy, as recommended by the Migration Review.

Income thresholds are indexed annually so wages for skilled migrants increase at the same rate as Australian workers. This ensures that people cannot use skilled migration to undercut Australian workers.

From 1 July 2025, indexation changes will be as follows: - Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) will increase from AUD73,150 to AUD76,515. This will impact nomination applications for the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and the Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186). - Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will increase from AUD135,000 to AUD141,210. This will impact nomination applications for the Specialist Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482). - Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) used for the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) will increase from AUD73,150 to AUD76,515. This is in line with the CSIT and subject to approval of relevant legislation.

New nomination applications from 1 July 2025 must meet the new relevant income threshold or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher. This change will not apply to existing visa holders and nominations lodged before 1 July 2025.​

Hello everyone. I am permanently separated from my spouse, but not decided to file divorce yet. Currently, I have received ITA being permanently separated. DHA required statutory declaration, Which I have made on affidavit and vetted from a lawer Notary public. Will it serve the purpose? Or do I need to gather other evidences too?

Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program Update 25 March 2025 Subclass 491 Overseas Applicant (Job Offer) pathway currently closed The subclass 491 Overseas Applicant (Job Offer) pathway has closed to new registrations of interest (ROIs) and applications for nomination.

The pathway will be closed for the remainder of the 2024-25 program year due to extended visa processing times for visa applications made outside Australia and an increasing number of false claims.

Pending a review of the pathway, no further applications for nomination will be accepted.

Invitations to apply for nomination that have been issued but not yet accepted (application lodged) have been withdrawn.

Further information about the pathway will be issued at the commencement of the 2025-26 program year.

The subclass 190 Overseas Application (Health Sector Job Offer) pathway remains open to new ROIs and applications.

Overseas skilled workers seeking to work in Tasmania, and Tasmanian businesses wanting to employ them, may want to consider alternative visa pathways. These include employer-sponsored visas.

Processing times and remaining nomination quota are updated every week on the Migration Tasmania website here →

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Hi, I have lodged an 189 visa, and recently, an item named "biometrics collection" was added to my immiaccount. Is it a sign of being assigned to a case officer? Or will be assigned in the following days? Thank you for your response.

Hi, I applied for 491 visa on 21st March, but the status in my eoi is still invited, not lodged. Is it normal?

Any chances I will get my visa in this FY. I lodged on 23 June 2023 and currently dha more focus on sep-dec grants and s56. They even stop sending s56 to June 2023 and now I am worried that they will drag it to next FY

Any idea on probability of receiving invite as a University Lecturer with 80, 85 & 95 points respectively in 189,190 & 491 Visa. Seems there were few invites made in 2023-24 on much lower score but haven't seen any invitations recently within my score.

Are there any updates on the changes expected in FY25-26 points calculations. Is it expected to remain unchanged, if yes, what are the major changes expected.

Hi everyone, I need assistance from a 241411 Secondary School Teacher. I want to get my wife's assessment in this occupation. Can anyone here from Karachi, Pakistan, guide me on where to study a Bachelor of Education that is accredited by AITSL? Kindly assist. Thank you

TAS update 24 March 2025 Processing times The oldest nomination application which has not been allocated for processing was lodged on 24 February 2025.

Nominations, applications and Registrations of Interest (ROI)

Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: - Nominations – 1403 of 2100 places used - Nomination applications lodged but not decided – 124 - Invitations to apply for nomination issued but not yet accepted – 110 - Registrations of interest on hand - 298

Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: - Nominations – 513 of 760 places used - Nomination applications lodged but not decided –73 - Invitations to apply for nomination issued but not yet accepted – 64 - Registrations of interest on hand - 275

Candidates with at least one Orange-Plus attribute will be issued an Orange pass. However, they will be noted internally by Migration Tasmania as a high priority and are highly likely to receive an invitation to apply for nomination within six months. The higher the number of Orange-Plus attributes a candidate attains, the sooner an invitation will be issued.

All subclass 190 candidates with at least one Orange-Plus attribute will be invited to apply for nomination this program year.

Employment must be skilled to claim Orange-Plus attributes.

@gregormendel, I have a 491 visa (granted single) and am now getting married. What visa does my wife need to join me in Australia?

📢 Australian PR Update – Need Advice! 🇦🇺

Hello everyone, I am an offshore applicant with a base score of 70 points and have two occupations in the pool: Food Technologist and Quality Assurance Manager. I lodged my EOI in July 2024, but unfortunately, I haven't received an invite from any state yet.

As almost a year is passing, I’m wondering if there are any chances of receiving an invitation in the next year. If anyone has insights or recent updates about invitation trends, please share your thoughts. Your guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance! 🙏🏼 #AustralianPR #EOI #FoodTechnologist #QualityAssuranceManager #MigrationUpdates

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@gregormendel While waiting for 190 grant, can one change/leave current job.? Does one need to update DHA via change in circumstance?

Hi @gregormendel I lodged my 491 Visa in December 2023. I had my medical on 10th December 2023. It got expired now. Could I get my re-medical again?

Regards,

Hello Everyone,

I am currently on a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) and am planning to study a Diploma in Community Services in Adelaide. However, I am finding it difficult to identify accredited institutions offering this course.

I have a few questions and would greatly appreciate your guidance:

Is it acceptable to study at a non-accredited institution for the Diploma in Community Services in Adelaide?

For future visa or employment purposes, is it mandatory to complete a 104-week (2-year) course, or would a 52-week diploma be sufficient?

If I choose to study at a non-accredited institution, are there any important risks or factors I should consider?

Thank you very much for your time and support. I look forward to your advice.