Practical updates on Australian visas from Melbourne migration lawyers: partner and parent visas, skilled and employer sponsored pathways, processing times, and what the Department is actually doing.
Employer / Business Migration
A clear 2026 breakdown of 482 sponsorship costs for Australian employers: sponsorship and nomination fees, the SAF levy, and the costs you cannot…
2 Sep 2026 · 8 min read
Skilled Migration & SID Visa
Losing a job on a Skills in Demand 482 visa starts a clock. Here is what condition 8607 allows, the 180 and 365 day limits, and your real options.
2 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
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De facto couples usually need 12 months together before a partner visa. Learn the rule, and how registering your relationship in Victoria can waive…
28 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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The 186 TRT stream turns 482 sponsorship into permanent residency after two years. See the eligibility rules, costs and steps verified for 2026-27.
28 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Home Affairs expects partner visa applications to be complete at lodgement. Learn what decision-ready means and how to avoid a refusal on the papers.
28 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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DAMAs offer age, English and salary concessions that can carry through to permanent residency. See how the pathway works and what endorsement…
27 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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For 2026-27 the Core Skills Income Threshold is $79,423 and the Specialist Skills Income Threshold is $146,576. See how the salary rules fit together.
27 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Work, study and travel rights on a bridging visa while your onshore partner visa is processed. BVA, BVB and BVC explained by a Melbourne migration…
27 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
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Form 888 statutory declarations let family and friends support your partner visa. Learn who can write one and how to make each statement actually…
27 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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