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The Core Skills salary threshold is reported to rise from AUD 76,515 to AUD 79,499, and the Specialist Skills threshold from AUD 141,210 to AUD 146,717 — effective 1 July 2026. All new nominations must meet the updated thresholds.
Department of Home Affairs Read moreThe most recent subclass 189 invitation round issued invitations at points scores of 80–95+ depending on occupation. Rounds continue to run approximately quarterly, with healthcare, ICT and engineering occupations in demand.
SkillSelect Read moreAHPRA and the NMBA have reported some threshold reductions for the Outcome-Based Assessment from approximately April 2026, potentially easing the pathway for internationally qualified nurses seeking Australian registration.
AHPRA / NMBA Read moreIndian student visa applicants are now at Evidence Level 3 from approximately April 2026, requiring additional documentation and financial evidence. This impacts the subclass 500 student visa pathway.
Department of Home Affairs Read moreThe subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa fee is reported to have approximately doubled to around AUD 4,600 from 1 March 2026. Age limits remain generally under 35, with exceptions for some research and PhD holders.
Department of Home Affairs Read moreThe CSOL, which replaced the former occupation lists for the 482 visa, continues to cover hundreds of occupations including nursing, engineering, ICT, skilled trades and construction — with periodic updates based on labour market data.
Jobs and Skills Australia Read moreCategory-based Express Entry draws (Healthcare, STEM, Trades, French, Education) now typically require approximately 12 months of qualifying experience, up from 6 months in 2025. This applies to all category-based selections in 2026.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Read moreProvincial Nominee Program allocations for 2026 are set at approximately 91,500 nominations, following cuts in the 2025 cycle. PNP nominations continue to add 600 CRS points, but availability is volatile and province-specific.
IRCC Read moreLow-wage LMIA applications are now being refused in metropolitan census areas with unemployment rates of 6% or higher. Low-wage permits are also capped at approximately 1 year. High-wage and Global Talent streams remain available.
ESDC / IRCC Read moreNew advertising requirements for LMIA applications came into effect from April 2026. Employers must now demonstrate more extensive recruitment efforts before applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment for foreign workers.
ESDC Read moreNew study permit issuances are declining toward approximately 155,000 in 2026. PAL (Provincial Attestation Letter) requirements apply to most college and undergraduate applicants, though master's and PhD students at public institutions are exempt since January 2026.
IRCC Read moreThe PGP is closed to new applicants in 2026. The Super Visa remains the primary route for parents and grandparents visiting Canada, offering stays of up to 5 years per entry with mandatory private health insurance.
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