Form 888 for Partner Visa: What It Is and How to Get It Right (2026) When you are preparing a Partner visa, it can feel strange to ask the people closest to you to put your relationship into words. Many couples worry about who to ask, what their family should write, and whether one small...
Australian Child Visa Application New Rules (2026): What Parents Need to Know f you’re hoping to bring your child to Australia, or to secure their future here, the September 2026 headlines may have left you feeling uncertain. New rules, new addresses and new priorities can make it hard to know what actually applies to your...
Australian Partner Visa Processing Priorities 2026: Direction 117, 820/801 vs 309/100 If you are applying for an Australian Partner visa in 2026, you may have seen references to Ministerial Direction 117 and changes to the way Family visa applications are prioritised. For couples comparing the 820/801 onshore Partner visa pathway with the 309/100 offshore Partner...
Partner Visa Changes Australia 2026: What the New Visitor Visa Rules Mean for Couples The Australian Government announced on 17 September 2026 that it intends to introduce a No Further Stay condition on all Visitor visas issued in the future. For couples considering an onshore Partner visa, the practical issue is timing. Once the announced...
Australia Parent Visa Planning Level 2026–27 If you are waiting for a Parent visa—or considering applying so that you can reunite with family in Australia—you may have seen several different figures online. The position changed for the 2026–27 Migration Program, and older figures from the previous financial year should not be treated as current. For...
Form 956A Explained: Appointing an Authorised Recipient in Australia If you are dealing with an Australian visa or migration matter, you may be asked whether you want to appoint an authorised recipient. This is where Form 956A – Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient becomes relevant. The form itself is relatively straightforward. What matters...
Partner Visa Section 57 Letter: What It Means and What to Do Next Receiving a Section 57 letter about your Partner visa can be unsettling. You may have been waiting for an update and instead received an “Invitation to Comment” referring to information that could affect your application. Naturally, you may be wondering: Is my...
Partner Visa Relationship Breakdown: What Happens if the Relationship Ends? If your relationship ends while you are applying for an Australian Partner visa, it is completely understandable to worry about what happens next. You may be asking: Will my Partner visa be cancelled? Can my former partner withdraw their sponsorship? Can I still get permanent...
NDIS Worker Sponsorship: 2026 Guide for Employers If you’re an NDIS provider facing critical workforce shortages, you’re not alone. A practical way forward? Sponsoring overseas workers through Australia’s employer-sponsored visa programs, including the Skills in Demand visa. However, sponsorship is not available for every NDIS role. Eligibility depends on the worker’s actual duties, the corresponding...
AILA Advertising Industry Labour Agreement Australia: 2026 Guide for Employers and Skilled Workers If you are an advertising, media or creative agency struggling to find specialist talent in Australia, the AILA (Advertising Industry Labour Agreement) may be an important pathway to consider. For many employers, the challenge is not simply finding a worker. It is...
