Visa law, explained by the people who lodge it.
Rule changes, thresholds, evidence and the mistakes behind refusals, for the 482, the 186 and partner visas. Written by our lawyers, not a content agency.
What we track
- Government chargesvisa application charges and levieseach July
- Income thresholdsindexed annuallyCSIT, SSIT
- Occupation listsCore Skills Occupation List456 codes
- Processing timesas the Department publishes themmonthly
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From the NHS, the Site or the Office: Matching British Careers to the 189, 190 and 491
Which Australian skilled visa fits UK applicants in 2026: 189 at $6,135, 190 and 491 at $6,140, plus job title, English points and trade traps.
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Brisbane 2032, Six Years Out: The Workforce Visas Behind the Olympic Build and Why Sponsorships Happen Now
482 at $4,015, 494 at $6,140, DAMA concessions and the 186 pathway for the Brisbane 2032 construction workforce. Why 2026 to 2028 sponsorships matter.
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Brisbane 2032 for Elite Coaches, Sports Scientists and Performers: The 408 Now, the National Innovation Visa Later
National Innovation visa 858 at $6,235 for elite coaches, sports scientists and performers bound for Brisbane 2032, with the $535 408 first. 2026 rules.
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Three Bridging Visas, Three Different Answers: Work and Travel During an 820 Application
Bridging visa rules for onshore partner visa applicants in 2026: when the BVA starts, work rights, the $575 Bridging visa B for travel, and what ends it.
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Australian visa settings in 2026-27: what has changed and what is fixed
Australian visa changes to 2026-27: Skills in Demand, National Innovation visa, the ART, and 1 July 2026 charges including the $4,015 482 and $6,140 186.
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Australian Open, Grand Prix and Melbourne Cup: The Annual Visa Calendar for Promoters
408 entertainment visa at $535, 400 for crews and $250 business visitors for the Australian Open, Grand Prix and Melbourne Cup. 2026 lead times by month.
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Refused? How the Administrative Review Tribunal works in 2026-27
ART review of a visa refusal in 2026: the $3,727 fee, hardship reduction, partial refund, how the deadline is counted and what a strong review file needs.
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A Public Sponsor Register Is Coming: What 482 Sponsors Should Tidy Up Now
The proposed Approved Work Sponsor Register would publish sponsor names, ABNs and nomination counts. A 2026 audit checklist for 482 sponsors at $79,423 up.
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482 Visa Salary in 2026-27: The Three Tests Every Nomination Must Pass
482 visa salary rules for 2026-27: the $79,423 Core Skills threshold, the $146,576 Specialist Skills threshold, market rate and what counts as earnings.
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Do You Qualify for a 482 Visa? The Seven Gates in Order
482 visa eligibility in 2026-27: sponsor, nomination, occupation, one year of experience, the $79,423 salary floor, English, health and character.
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482 Visa English Evidence in 2026-27: Approved Tests, Single-Skill Re-sits and the Three-Year Rule
482 visa English rules in 2026: seven approved tests, IELTS 5.0 in each component, single-skill re-sits for tests from 13 September 2025, 3-year validity.
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Permanent Now or Regional First? The 190 and 491 Decision in Plain Terms
190 vs 491 in 2026: permanent on grant or five years regional then the 191. Both charge $6,140, the 191 costs $630, and the 191 has no age limit.
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