NewStars Migration Melbourne

09/10/2026

The next invitation round for 189visa will be held on 15 October 2026.
Please ensure your Expression of Interest is up to date and that all the information you have provided is accurate.

02/10/2026

There are new rules for Student visa (subclass 500) and Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) applications.
From 2 October 2026, the rules affect who can apply while in Australia and whether family can be included in an application. Limited exemptions apply.

There are new rules for Student visa (subclass 500) and Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) applications.

From 2 October 2026, the rules affect who can apply while in Australia and whether family can be included in an application. Limited exemptions apply.

Check how the new rules might affect you before enrolling in a course, making travel or relocation plans, or applying for a Student visa.

Find out more at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/changes-to-student-visa-application-rules-500-590

01/10/2026

📍BREAKING: NEXT 189 INVITATION ROUND EXPECTED MID-OCTOBER
At the MIA National Migration Conference in Sydney, the Department of Home Affairs has indicated that the next 189 invitation round is expected in mid-October.

01/10/2026

👉State Nomination Allocation Updates
Most states have not yet launched their allocation places because they received fewer allocations from the federal government than expected. Similar to last year's delay, these state governments are currently pushing for higher allocations before officially releasing it.

01/10/2026

📌189 Invitation Round Updates
The 189 visa invitation round, originally scheduled on or before September 30, has been postponed to no later than October 31.

29/09/2026

⭐ Everyday Visa/Nomination Grant Letters
🔹 186visa granted × 1
🔹 189visa granted × 1
☑️ 190 visa granted × 5
☑️ 491 visa granted × 2
📍 Congratulations to our clients.
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21/09/2026

👉New Skilled Visa Processing Priorities — Now in Effect
👉Ministerial Directions 121 and 122 took effect on 19 September 2026, replacing Direction 119.
• Direction 121 covers subclass 482 applications.
• Direction 122 covers specified provisional and permanent skilled visas, including 186, 189, 190, 191, 491 and 494.
👉Priority goes to construction, healthcare, teaching, agriculture, aquaculture, fishing, resources, and Australia’s law enforcement and defence interests.
👉Applicants’ location at lodgement and whether offshore applications include other applicants also affect priority. Subclass 482 Specialist Skills applications have a separate priority category.
👉See the image for the full processing order. Processing priority does not guarantee approval or a fixed processing time.

21/09/2026

👉Australia’s Migration Reforms: Key Announcements
Source - Federal Gov & Migration institute of Australia
👉Here’s a summary:
📌Net Overseas Migration
The Government aims to bring NOM down to 225,000 in 2027–28, in line with Budget forecasts.
📌Student and Graduate Visa Dependants
Restrictions are planned for family members joining most student and subclass 485 visa holders. Announced exemptions include Pacific and ASEAN nationals and PhD students, with protections for families already together in Australia.
📌Further Study and Course Transfers
Further study after completing a course would need to lead to a higher qualification. Genuine course extensions and transfers would be treated separately, with transfers requiring a new visa application.
📌Working Holiday Visas — Subclasses 417/462
A ballot is planned for second- and third-year visas, with regional work requirements retained. UK arrangements remain separate. Faster processing is planned for eligible non-UK applications.
📌Visitor Visas
The Government plans to introduce “No Further Stay” conditions on all future visitor visas to restrict onshore visa switching.
📌Skilled Migration Points Test
Housing trade qualifications would receive the same qualification points as university qualifications under the announced reform.
📌Processing Priorities
Changes to Ministerial Direction 119 would expand priority processing across key sectors, including agriculture, resources, aquaculture and fishing.
👉These are announced reforms, not confirmation that every measure is already in force. Commencement dates, exemptions and transitional arrangements should be checked before making application decisions.

25/08/2026

⭐ Everyday Visa/Nomination Grant Letters
☑️ 189 visa granted × 1
☑️ 190 visa granted × 1
☑️ 191 visa granted × 2
☑️ 482 visa granted × 2
☑️ 143 visa granted × 1
📍 Congratulations to our clients.
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13/08/2026

⭐ Everyday Visa/Nomination Grant Letters
☑️ 189 visa granted × 4
☑️ 190 visa granted × 1
☑️ 191 visa granted × 2
📍 Congratulations to our clients.
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👉 Click *Send message to book your appointment.
⭐ NewStars, your BEST choice!