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New rule in effect from 1 November 2026: From 1 November 2026, Protection visa (subclass 866) applicants can no longer apply for a Bridging visa B to travel overseas and return to…. Read the update Official source (opens in a new tab)
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Find out what you can do to help us process your application faster.
Read more at Department of Home Affairs: Find out what you can do to help us process your application faster (opens in a new tab)· Department of Home Affairs
Certain TPV holders and former holders may be eligible to apply for a permanent Resolution of Status (RoS) visa (subclass 851). Only TPV and SHEV holders who first arrived in Australia on or after 14 February 2023 are eligible to apply for a subsequent TPV or SHEV
Read more at Department of Home Affairs: fast track process- shev (opens in a new tab)· Department of Home Affairs
Please ensure your Expression of Interest is up to date and that all the information you have provided is accurate
Read more at Department of Home Affairs: The next invitation round for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa will be held on 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)· Department of Home Affairs
We are currently processing applications that were lodged in or before: February 2026 – Visa applications where the primary applicant was in Australia at the time they lodged their application.
Read more at Department of Home Affairs: We prioritise applications for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (subclass 191) visa under Ministerial Direction No. 122 (opens in a new tab)· Department of Home Affairs
From 2 October 2026, there are new rules for Student visas (subclass 500) and Student Guardian visas (subclass 590). The rules change who can apply for and be granted a visa while in Australia, and whether family members can be included in a Student visa application.
Read more at Department of Home Affairs: Changes to Student visa application rules (opens in a new tab)· Federal Register of Legislation
The legislative instrument Migration (LIN 20/158: Class of Persons for Student (Temporary) (Class TU) Visa Applications) Amendment Instrument 2026 was made on 1 October 2026 and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 1 October 2026. The Register lists its status as repealed (amending instruments are usually repealed automatically once their changes take effect). Read the instrument for what it changes and when.
Read more at Federal Register of Legislation: Migration (LIN 20/158: Class of Persons for Student (Temporary) (Class TU) Visa Applications) Amendment Instrument 2026 (opens in a new tab)· Federal Register of Legislation
The legislative instrument Migration (Student Visa Applications to Be Made from outside Australia) Instrument 2026 was made on 1 October 2026 and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 1 October 2026. The Register lists its status as in force. Read the instrument for what it changes and when.
Read more at Federal Register of Legislation: Migration (Student Visa Applications to Be Made from outside Australia) Instrument 2026 (opens in a new tab)· Federal Register of Legislation
The legislative instrument Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026 was made on 1 October 2026 and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 1 October 2026. The Register lists its status as in force. Read the instrument for what it changes and when.
Read more at Federal Register of Legislation: Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026 (opens in a new tab)· Federal Register of Legislation
The legislative instrument Migration (Health Criteria—Specified Countries) Instrument 2026 was made on 24 September 2026 and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 28 September 2026. The Register lists its status as in force. Read the instrument for what it changes and when.
Read more at Federal Register of Legislation: Migration (Health Criteria—Specified Countries) Instrument 2026 (opens in a new tab)· Federal Register of Legislation
The legislative instrument Migration (Arrangements for Visitor (Class FA) visa applications) Amendment Instrument 2026 was made on 24 September 2026 and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 28 September 2026. The Register lists its status as repealed (amending instruments are usually repealed automatically once their changes take effect). Read the instrument for what it changes and when.
Read more at Federal Register of Legislation: Migration (Arrangements for Visitor (Class FA) visa applications) Amendment Instrument 2026 (opens in a new tab)· Federal Register of Legislation
The legislative instrument Migration (Arrangements for eVisitor Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 was made on 24 September 2026 and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 28 September 2026. The Register lists its status as in force. Read the instrument for what it changes and when.
Read more at Federal Register of Legislation: Migration (Arrangements for eVisitor Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 (opens in a new tab)· Federal Register of Legislation
The legislative instrument Migration (Arrangements for Maritime Crew Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 was made on 24 September 2026 and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 25 September 2026. The Register lists its status as in force. Read the instrument for what it changes and when.
Read more at Federal Register of Legislation: Migration (Arrangements for Maritime Crew Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 (opens in a new tab)