From 1 July 2026, skilled visa income thresholds increase by 3.8% in line with AWOTE. Learn what changed, who it affects and what employers and visa applicants should check.
Learn how to move from a Student visa to an employer sponsored visa in Australia without unnecessary visa hopping, including the main pathways, timing and evidence to prepare.
Learn how the Skills in Demand visa can lead to permanent residency in Australia, including the main pathways, key eligibility points and common risks.
Whether you are applying under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) or have an employer who is ready to sponsor you for a visa, you need to understand whether you need a Skills Assessment.
Use the official booklet: Read Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond carefully, since the test questions are based on it. Focus on Australian history, democratic beliefs, laws, and national symbols.
In 2025-26, Australia reduced skilled visa allocations to 20,350 places. By May 2026, many states were nearing their limits, and some had paused or closed invitations due to demand.
