Arctic Tern Migration Solutions - Australia

12/03/2026

🎉 Visa Grant Announcement – SC 482 - Employer Sponsored - Labour Agreement (NT DAMA) Earthmoving Operator!

Great news! Another Australian work visa has been granted for an Earthmoving Operator under the Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482 – Labour Agreement stream). Congratulations to our client on starting their journey in Australia! 🇦🇺

This pathway can also offer a future opportunity for Permanent Residency.

Why this visa is popular

• Employer sponsored work visa
• Valid for up to 4 years
• Spouse can work full-time in Australia
• Children can study in Australia
• Wide range of occupations including trades, construction, hospitality and technical roles
• Possible English and salary concessions in some cases
• Pathway to Permanent Residency (Subclass 186)

Typical PR pathway

1️⃣ Employer sponsorship under SID visa (Subclass 482)
2️⃣ Work with the employer and gain required experience
3️⃣ Employer nomination for Permanent Residency (Subclass 186)

⚠️ A genuine Australian employer sponsor is required.

18/02/2026

SA Skilled Migration 2025–26: Invitations Are Moving Fast – Don’t Miss Your Chance

12/02/2026

Canberra (ACT) - Status update on Invitation rounds (Canberra Matrix Points)

24/01/2026

🎙️ SBS Tamil Radio Interview | Important Update for Indian Students Planning to Study in Australia 🇦🇺🇮🇳

I was interviewed by SBS Tamil Radio — one of Australia’s national public radio broadcasters — to discuss the recent changes to Australia’s student visa assessment process, especially for applicants from **India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan**.

From January 2026, these countries have moved into a higher scrutiny category, which means:
🔹 More detailed financial documents
🔹 Stronger verification of education records
🔹 Clear proof of English language ability
🔹 Possible delays due to additional checks
❗ This does NOT mean student visas are closed or banned.
Genuine students with proper documents can still obtain visas — but shortcuts will no longer work.

📊 Key fact:
Indian students make up **around 30% of all international students in Australia**, which is why this change matters.

In the **SBS Tamil Radio interview**, I explain in simple terms:
✔ Why Australia introduced these changes
✔ What “Evidence Level” really means
✔ How Indian students and families are affected
✔ Practical steps students should take now

👉 **Listen to the full SBS Tamil Radio interview here:**
🔗 https://www.sbs.com.au/language/tamil/ta/podcast-episode/student-visa-application-scrutiny-tightens-for-india-and-several-other-countries/a5f97bfj2

Please share this with students, parents, and anyone planning to study in Australia. Accurate information is crucial at this time.

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27/12/2025

We have prepared an article on the New SC 189 Invitation model, adapted by the Department of Home Affairs, for my client's understanding.

“Is Subclass 189 Still Worth Waiting For in 2025–26?”

“The Hidden Invitation Caps: How the Department Quietly Limits Oversupplied Occupations”

“From Points Test to Priority Test: How SkillSelect Has Really Changed”

“Why Software Engineers Are Now Tier 4 — And What to Do Instead”

“Accountants in Tier 4: Waiting for Subclass 189 Is a Strategic Mistake”

“Why 90+ Points Is No Longer Enough: The Truth About Australia’s New SkillSelect Tier System”

SC 189 Invitation Rounds - What the Department Won’t Say Publicly About SkillSelect Invitations (But Freedom of Information Documents Reveal)

06/12/2025

🌟 VISA GRANT SUCCESS – SUBCLASS 491 🌟
Australian visa dreams coming true! 🚀

We are thrilled to announce that our client's family has just been granted their Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subclass 491! 🎉👏
A huge step forward towards Permanent Residency in Australia — and a proud moment for us as their Registered Migration Agent.

🏞️ Living and contributing in regional Australia isn’t just a pathway — it’s a lifestyle upgrade filled with opportunities, community, and long-term stability.

✨ About the 491 Visa

The Subclass 491 visa is a 5-year provisional visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia.
Key advantages:
✔️ Live, work & study in regional Australia
✔️ Access to regional job opportunities
✔️ Pathway to Permanent Visa (SC 191) after 3 years
✔️ Include immediate family members
✔️ More nomination opportunities for in-demand occupations

With the right strategy and strong documentation, the journey becomes smoother — and we’re here for that!

📌 If you are skilled, working/studying in a regional area, or willing to move regional — this could be YOUR pathway too.

💬 DM us or call for a personalised visa assessment.
Let’s turn your Australian dream into a grant letter! 🇦🇺✨

Please whatsapp: +61 466 986 389
Email - [email protected]
Website : www.atmigrate.com.au

06/11/2025

🌏 Work in Australia for up to 2 years! 🇦🇺
Introducing the MATES Visa (Subclass 403) — a new opportunity for Indian graduates (18–30 years).

🎓 Eligible Fields:
Engineering • ICT • AI • FinTech • AgriTech • Renewable Energy • Mining

🗓️ Ballot Opens: 1 Nov 2025 🗓️ Closes: 14 Dec 2025
💰 Government Fees: AUD 25 (ballot) + AUD 375 (visa)

💡 No job offer required — just register, get selected, and start your Australian journey!

Need help checking eligibility or preparing your application?
📩 We’ll guide you step by step to avoid costly mistakes.

Arctic Tern Migration Solutions
👤 Govindaraj Raju (MARN 2217920)
✉️ [email protected]
📞 +61 466 986 389
🌐 www.atmigrate.com.au

04/11/2025

🎙️ Interview Feature – SBS Australian Tamil Radio

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by SBS Australian Tamil Radio on the topic of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) — conducted entirely in Tamil to help our community understand this important change in plain language.

The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is the new national body that reviews government decisions, including visa refusals, cancellations, and nomination refusals.
It replaces the former Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and is designed to deliver faster, fairer, and more transparent reviews of migration and visa decisions.

Through this discussion, I shared insights on:
✅ How visa refusals can be appealed under ART
✅ What’s new compared to the previous AAT system
✅ Common mistakes to avoid in review applications
✅ Practical advice for applicants and migration professionals

🎧 Tune in to the SBS Australian Tamil Radio segment to stay informed about how ART impacts future visa reviews and appeals.

📍 Follow Arctic Tern Migration Solutions for more updates, practical visa guidance, and Tamil-language discussions on Australian migration topics.

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26/10/2025

🏗️✨ Big Congratulations! Positive Skills Assessment Approved — Civil Engineer 🇦🇺

We are thrilled to share another success story — a Positive Skills Assessment for a Civil Engineer has been officially approved.

👉 This is a major first step in the journey towards Australian permanent residency through skilled migration pathways.

📈 Why Civil Engineers Are in High Demand in Australia

Australia is investing heavily in infrastructure — major road, rail, renewable energy and urban development projects are underway across the country.
✅ Civil Engineers are consistently listed on Australia’s skilled occupation lists.
✅ The occupation is classified as a priority under several migration programs.
✅ This makes it one of the most strategic pathways to receive an invitation to apply for skilled visas.

✈️ Visa Opportunities for Civil Engineers

If your occupation is in demand, you may have strong prospects to apply for:

🧭 Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa – No state sponsorship required.

🏢 Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa – Sponsored by a state or territory.

🌿 Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Sponsored by a regional area, often with faster processing times.

Civil Engineers often receive high points and strong ROI/EOI outcomes — making it easier to get an invitation compared to many other occupations.

📣 Thinking of applying as a Civil Engineer?

If you have engineering qualifications and relevant work experience, now is the time to act.
📝 We can help with:

Skills assessment preparation

ROI/EOI submission strategy

State nomination guidance

Visa application lodgement

✅ Your skills are valuable — Australia needs you.

📍 Contact Arctic Tern Migration Solutions – Adelaide

📞 Phone: 08 7200 7189
📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website: www.atmigrate.com.au

🏢 Address: Level 1, 33 North East Road, Collinswood SA 5081
👤 Registered Migration Agent: Govindaraj Raju – MARN 2217920

📩 Message us to book a consultation and start your skilled migration pathway today.

21/09/2025

🚨 Migration Queensland Skilled Migration Program 2025–26 Now Open! 🚨

Migration Queensland has announced that the Queensland Skilled Migration Program for 2025–26 is officially open for Registration of Interest (ROI) from 19 September 2025.

✨ Key Highlights:
🔹 Interim allocation of 250 places now, with more expected by end of September.
🔹 New ROI required for 2025–26 (only the most recent ROI will be considered).
🔹 Save or print your ROI at the time of submission—copies won’t be provided later.

📋 Updates & Pathways:
✅ Revised occupation lists (onshore & offshore) now available on Migration Queensland’s website.
✅ New Onshore Building & Construction pathway introduced.
❌ Offshore Energy Workers pathway removed.
❌ Subclass 491 Small Business Owners program closes from 19 Sept 2025.
• Businesses started/purchased after this date = not eligible
• Before 19 Sept 2025 = may still be invited

📝 Expression of Interest (EOI):

EOIs valid for up to 715 days – no need to lodge every year.

You may select multiple states, not just Queensland.

⚖️ Skilled Program Requirement Changes:

Ongoing work requirement removed for onshore applicants.

Work hours reduced to 20 hrs/week.

Casual work accepted as experience.

Offshore applicants no longer need settlement funds.

📊 Selection Factors Considered:
Skills, Work Experience, Salary (onshore), English level, Age, Partner skills (occupation & English), and Employment location (onshore).

👥 Other Changes:

Revised ROI partner questions.

New method for calculating annualised earnings (differs if employed vs self-employed).

More frequent, smaller invitation rounds planned for 2025–26.

💡 If you’re planning to migrate to Queensland, make sure to review the new occupation lists and lodge your ROI as soon as possible!

📞 Contact Arctic Tern Migration Solutions for guidance and professional support:
📱 WhatsApp: +61 466 986 389
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.atmigrate.com.au

15/09/2025

Beware of illegitimate operators.

We’re cracking down on scam migration agents who have ripped off vulnerable visa applications by giving unlawful migration advice.

Field operations officers from the Department of Home Affairs, along with partner agencies, have located and removed four major scam agents operating onshore illegally in Victoria and Queensland and who had no right to be here — and located and detained a further three who are pending removal.

These seven are known to have facilitated more than 470 Protection visa applications between them, charging clients more than $1.4 million despite not being allowed to provide migration advice, and knowing they were not asylum seekers and would be refused a Protection visa.

Our focus is on scam agents providing unlawful migration advice about applying for a Protection (subclass 866) visa, charging high fees and encouraging applicants to make false claims. A Protection visa is for asylum seekers, not for people who just want to stay longer in Australia to work.

If you’re a visa applicant, scam agents may tell you to provide false or misleading information and false documents when applying for a Protection visa. But this activity is illegal and could result in you facing large fines and possible jail time for up to 10 years.

Anyone with information about potential immigration offences or suspicious activity is encouraged to make a report online to
Border Watch: https://www.abf.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/borderwatch

02/09/2025

Another successful visa grant! We are thrilled to announce that our client's Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (SC 494) has been granted.

Occupation: Dentist

The SC 494 visa is an excellent pathway for skilled individuals to live and work in regional Australia for up to five years, with a clear and direct path to permanent residency. After just three years of living and working in a regional area, SC 494 visa holders can apply for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (Subclass 191).
If you are a skilled professional looking to make Australia your permanent home, regional migration might be the right option for you. Contact us today to discuss your eligibility.

Whatsapp: +61 466 986 389