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02/10/2026

From 2 October 2026, new Student visa rules significantly restrict when partners and dependent children can be included in a Student visa application and remove the ordinary subsequent entrant pathway for adding family members after grant

From 2 October 2026, new Student visa rules significantly restrict when partners and dependent children can be included in a Student visa application and remove the ordinary subsequent entrant pathway for adding family members after grant

02/10/2026

Australia’s Student visa rules changed significantly on 2 October 2026. This guide compares the previous rules with the new requirements for onshore applications, further Student visas, family members and subsequent entrants.

02/10/2026

From 2 October 2026, major changes to Australia’s Student visa rules affect who can apply in Australia, further Student visa applications, and how partners and dependent children can be included.

From 2 October 2026, major changes to Australia’s Student visa rules affect who can apply in Australia, further Student visa applications, and how partners and dependent children can be included.

19/09/2026

https://www.shada.com.au/s/e3ad5898de

From 19 September 2026, Ministerial Direction 122 introduced new processing priorities for certain provisional and permanent skilled visas, based mainly on occupation and applicant location at lodgement.

11/09/2026

Complete this assessment to help us identify whether you may meet key Australian citizenship requirements, including permanent residence, residence and travel history, character requirements and any relevant special circumstances.

Professional migration assistance, advice and support for Australian immigration matters.

10/06/2026

https://www.shada.com.au/parent-visa-balance-of-family-test

The Balance of Family Test is one of the most important eligibility requirements for many Australian parent visa applications.The test is designed to assess whether a parent has sufficient family connections to Australia by examining where their children live.Important requirement for

14/05/2026

Not sure whether you currently qualify for Australian citizenship?

We’ve launched a free online assessment tool that helps you better understand your current eligibility before lodging an application.

The assessment reviews factors such as:

• permanent residence requirements
• residence history
• travel absences
• citizenship test exemptions
• character issues
• special pathways

Once completed, you’ll receive a preliminary assessment based on your circumstances.

Check your eligibility here:
https://www.shada.com.au/australian-citizenship-assessment

23/02/2026

https://www.shada.com.au/resources/australia_immigration-blog/item/new-foi-data-reveals-skilled-visa-occupation-ceilings-for-2025%E2%80%9326

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23/02/2026

Shada Legal obtained official data from the Department of Home Affairs showing the Subclass 188 visa backlog as at 30 November 2025.

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