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Invitation round analysis
Monthly breakdowns of EOI cutoffs, occupation movements, and SkillSelect trends.
31 posts
10 August 2026·6 min read
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What is a MARA migration agent and do you need one? (2026)
A MARA agent is a registered migration professional authorised to give visa advice in Australia. Here's how to decide whether you need one.
7 August 2026·5 min read
491 to PR: the regional pathway to permanent residency (2026)
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5 August 2026·5 min read
Date of effect (DOE): what it is and why it matters for your EOI (2026)
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2 August 2026·6 min read
491 INVITED pool nearly halves as WA opens its doors wide in July 2026
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31 July 2026·6 min read
ANZSCO skill levels 1 to 5: what each one means for your visa (2026)
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27 July 2026·6 min read
You got invited to apply — what happens in the 60 days after invitation
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10 July 2026·6 min read
Pre-EOI checklist: 9 things to get right before you submit
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8 July 2026·6 min read
NSW vs VIC vs QLD state nomination: which is easier in 2026?
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6 July 2026·5 min read
PTE vs IELTS for skilled migration: 2026 guide
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3 July 2026·5 min read
190 vs 491: permanent now or PR in 3 years? (2026 guide)
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2 July 2026·5 min read
189 pool more than triples as WA and NSW overhaul their occupation lists
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1 July 2026·6 min read
189 vs 190 vs 491: which skilled visa should you apply for in 2026?
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29 June 2026·6 min read
MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL: the three skilled occupation lists explained (2026)
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26 June 2026·5 min read
Skills assessment for Australian visas: 2026 guide
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24 June 2026·5 min read
State nomination explained: how Australian states pick skilled migrants (2026)
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22 June 2026·6 min read
The skilled migration points test: every category explained (2026)
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17 June 2026·5 min read
The 10 most invited occupations in Australian skilled migration (2025)
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15 June 2026·5 min read
Australian skilled migration 2025: the year in numbers
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12 June 2026·5 min read
How English language points work for skilled visas: 2026 guide
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10 June 2026·6 min read
What happens after you submit an EOI in SkillSelect: 2026 guide
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8 June 2026·5 min read
How SkillSelect EOI ranking actually works in 2026
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5 June 2026·5 min read
What is ANZSCO and why does it matter for your Australian visa? (2026)
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3 June 2026·5 min read
Significant Business History stream (Subclass 132): 2026 guide
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2 June 2026·6 min read
491 pool surges 22% as NSW opens its nomination lists wide — May 2026
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1 June 2026·6 min read
Orphan Relative visa (Subclass 117): 2026 eligibility guide
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29 May 2026·5 min read
Adoption visa (Subclass 102): eligibility and pathway in 2026
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25 May 2026·6 min read
Partner Visa 100 Eligibility Guide 2026
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25 May 2026·5 min read
Child visa (Subclass 101): eligibility and how to apply
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12 May 2026·2 min read
What the 2026–27 Federal Budget Means for Skilled Migration (189, 190, 491)
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2 May 2026·3 min read
April 2026 SkillSelect Invitation Round: EOI Cutoffs and Occupation Movements
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1 April 2026·3 min read
March 2026 SkillSelect Invitation Round: EOI Cutoffs and Occupation Movements
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