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7 July 2025
Australian Partner Visa Processing Times: What to Expect in 2025
Introduction When considering a partner visa application, you might question ‘how long will this partner visa processing time take?’ In 2025, the estimated timeframe varies significantly, depending on the type...
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30 June 2025
How to Create an ImmiAccount for Australian Immigration Purposes (2025)
If you are an individual planning to apply for a visa or citizenship in Australia, you can apply online with the Department of Home Affairs through an ImmiAccount Australia. Your...
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26 June 2025
South Australia National Innovation SC858 Visa Nominations Open
South Australia has opened the state nomination program for the National Innovation Visa (NIV) (subclass 858) for high achieving researchers, entrepreneurs, investor and creative professionals. Given that the NIV is...
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18 June 2025
Who covers the costs when sponsoring an employee on an Australian working visa?
When an organisation sponsors an employee on an Australian visa—such as the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa, the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494) visa, or Employer Nomination Scheme...
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6 June 2025
NSW National Innovation Visa Program Opening in July 2025
Australia’s National Innovation (subclass 858) visa (NIV) is a new permanent residency program launched in December 2024 which replaced the Global Talent (subclass 858) visa and Business Innovation (subclasses 188/888)...
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