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Invitation round analysis
Monthly breakdowns of EOI cutoffs, occupation movements, and SkillSelect trends.
51 posts
23 September 2026·6 min read
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State nomination tracking for agents: 2026 guide
A practical system for migration agents to monitor state nomination list and quota changes for 190 and 491 visa clients in 2026.
21 September 2026·6 min read
EOI timeline template for migration agents (2026)
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18 September 2026·5 min read
S56 request: what it is and how to respond (2026)
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16 September 2026·5 min read
How to check your EOI status in 2026
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14 September 2026·6 min read
English test timing for migration: 2026 guide
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11 September 2026·5 min read
ACS vs Engineers Australia: which body do you need? (2026)
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9 September 2026·5 min read
Australian study requirement explained (2026)
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7 September 2026·5 min read
491 regional areas explained (2026 guide)
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4 September 2026·5 min read
Best Australian states for skilled migrants in 2026
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2 September 2026·5 min read
189 INVITED pool crashes 94% as August 2026 EOI snapshot lands
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2 September 2026·5 min read
Cost of moving to Australia: 2026 guide
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31 August 2026·6 min read
Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) explained (2026)
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28 August 2026·5 min read
Australia's permanent migration program: 2026 guide
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26 August 2026·5 min read
Ministerial Direction 105: how visa processing priorities work in 2026
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24 August 2026·6 min read
Health and character requirements for Australian skilled visas (2026)
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21 August 2026·5 min read
How to document work experience for a skills assessment (2026)
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19 August 2026·6 min read
MARA agent vs DIY: when each makes sense in 2026
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17 August 2026·6 min read
482 to 186: employer-sponsored pathway to permanent residency (2026)
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14 August 2026·7 min read
Partner skills points: how to claim 5 or 10 points in 2026
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12 August 2026·6 min read
How work experience points are calculated for skilled migration (2026)
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10 August 2026·6 min read
What is a MARA migration agent and do you need one? (2026)
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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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