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24/08/2026

The NT announced its 2026/27 allocation on 20 August, and the program is open now.

1,850 places, up from 1,650. Sounds good, but the split matters more than the total.

Subclass 190, permanent: 850 places. Same as last year.
Subclass 491, provisional: 1,000 places, up from 800.

Every extra place went into the provisional visa, which needs three years living and working in the Territory before a PR pathway opens.

Also worth knowing, the main offshore stream closed on opening day due to a backlog.

No invitation rounds either. First in, first served. Last year the places were gone in about six months.

Full breakdown:

The Northern Territory has 1,850 nomination places this year, up from 1,650. All of the increase went into the provisional 491, and one of the main offshore streams is already closed.

19/08/2026

Visa charges changed on 1 July. Here's what each one actually costs in 2026-27.

The number you see quoted is for one person only. Adding a partner or child costs more — and on the Skills in Demand visa (482), adding a spouse costs the full AUD 4,015 again, not half.

Worth knowing:
• Partner visa (820/801 and 309/100) — AUD 11,710
• Skilled visas (189/190/491) — AUD 6,135 to 6,140
• Student visa (500) — AUD 2,500
• Graduate visa (485) — AUD 5,750
• Visitor visa (600) — AUD 250 from overseas, AUD 630 from inside Australia

Every figure checked against the Department of Home Affairs pricing table.

Full breakdown:

The 2026-27 visa application charges read straight off the Department of Home Affairs pricing table, including the additional applicant charges most fee guides leave out.

17/08/2026

The ACT replaced its migration application portal in July, and a few of the changes have deadlines attached.

If you have a Canberra Matrix in the system: your submission transferred across, but it's read-only. You'll need a new portal account using your original email address.

If you're submitting a new one: the $25 Matrix fee has to be paid within 7 days or the submission lapses and won't be ranked.

Also worth knowing — the 2025-26 allocation is fully used, and the ACT hasn't received its 2026-27 allocation yet. No round dates published for this year.

I've written up what changed and what to do about it 👇

The ACT migration portal was replaced in July 2026. Matrix fees are now split, transferred submissions cannot be edited, and the 2026-27 allocation is pending.

16/08/2026

🇦🇺 September 189 Visa Invitation Round Update!

Skilled Independent visa invitations may offer eligible professionals a pathway to Australian permanent residency—without state or employer sponsorship.

Check your occupation, points score and overall eligibility before the next invitation round.

📞 0450 313 245
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.auzroo.com.au
MARN: 2518975

General information only. Invitation outcomes are not guaranteed.

14/08/2026

Your top ACT (Canberra Matrix) nomination questions — answered 👇

Does updating your Matrix reset your ranking date? Do you have to start again on the new portal? Can you still get invited with no job offer? And do you need an EOI first?

Book a consult with AuzRoo and we'll map your best path.

General info only — not migration advice. MARN 2518975.

13/08/2026

Applying for a Subclass 482? These 3 mistakes get visas refused every day — even for people who actually qualify 👇

1️⃣ The position isn't convincing — the role must look genuine and match a real business need
2️⃣ Your skills don't match the job — your qualifications and work history must line up with the nominated occupation
3️⃣ Weak evidence — missing documents or details that don't match across your forms

The fix? Get it right before you lodge. AuzRoo Immigration Consultants can check your case and help you avoid these traps — DM us or book a consult.

General information only — not personal migration advice. MARN 2518975.

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

🇦🇺 You don't need PR to work in Australia — you need the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482).

✅ An employer sponsors you
✅ Work up to 4 years
✅ Pathway to PR

Two streams: Core Skills (on the occupation list) or Specialist Skills (high salary, no list, faster).

Think you might qualify? Book a free consult and we'll check your occupation, stream and path to PR.

📅 auzroo.com.au · MARN 2518975

General information only, not personal migration advice.

11/08/2026

🇦🇺 The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa — permanent residency in Australia, no employer or state sponsor needed.

✅ Under 45 when invited ✅ Competent English ✅ Skilled occupation + skills assessment ✅ 65+ points via an EOI in SkillSelect ✅ Get invited → apply → PR

Not sure if you qualify? Book a free 30-min consult. 📅 auzroo.com.au · MARN 2518975

General information only, not personal migration advice.

07/08/2026