Partner Visa Changes Australia 2026: What the New Visitor Visa Rules Mean for Couples Updated: 24 September 2026 By: Emerson Migration Law 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,...
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...
On-hire Industry Labour Agreement Australia: Complete 2026 Guide for Employers If your business supplies skilled workers to client organisations, a standard employer sponsorship pathway may not always fit neatly. This is because the worker may perform their day-to-day duties at a third-party site, while your business remains responsible for employment, pay, immigration compliance, and workplace...
Why Employer-Sponsored Visas Are Refused in Australia: 5 Common Reasons An employer-sponsored visa refusal can affect much more than a visa application. These applications are complex because several connected requirements must be satisfied. The sponsoring business, nominated position and visa applicant must each meet the relevant criteria, and the supporting evidence must present one clear...
Industry Labour Agreements Australia (ILA): Complete 2026 Guide for Employers and Skilled Workers An Industry Labour Agreement, often called an ILA, can be a valuable pathway for Australian employers who need skilled overseas workers in industries where the standard visa pathways may not be enough. For employers, it may open access to occupations or concessions...
