12/08/2026
We just had an onshore Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa granted for a carpenter, and construction is one of the areas being prioritised right now.
If you’re a tradie on a temporary visa in Australia, this is a window.
There’s no single path to permanent residency. For some it runs through their employer. For others it’s a skilled visa, the 189, 190 or 491. Before you commit to one, map it with a professional. And if a skills assessment is part of your path, start early, because it takes time.
Timing matters. The next Subclass 189 round is expected around 30 September, and state and territory programs are about to open for the new program year. Last financial year we had construction clients invited at 65 points. With offshore applicants now placed behind onshore under the new skilled priority direction, being onshore and organised counts for a lot.
I’m not promising anyone an invitation or a one-month grant. Every case is different and timeframes change. But the groundwork, you can start today.
In construction? Comment ‘Visa’ and I’ll send you where to start.
Information current as of 11 August 2026. Migration policy and processing times change frequently.
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