VETASSESS Professional Skills Assessment fees increase from 9 September 2026. See what is changing, who is affected and what applicants should do before lodging.

Labour market testing (LMT) is the step where a sponsoring employer advertises a nominated position in Australia and proves no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident was available, before lodging a nomination.

Small point increases matter more than you think. See which levers — English retests, NAATI, work experience, study — add points fastest for skilled migration.

The Department of Home Affairs issued invitations in the 189 Visa Invitation Round 4 June 2026. A total of 10,000 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) were invited. The tie-break date was April 2026.

South Australia issued 238 invitations in the 21 May 2026 skilled migration round. See the latest 190 and 491 visa invitation numbers, occupation groups, and state nomination trends.