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📅 Originally published: August 20, 2024 | Last reviewed and updated: May 2026 Australia is renowned for its high quality of life, robust healthcare system,

As the 2024-2025 financial year begins, several Australian states have reopened their skilled migration nomination programs. These programs are critical pathways for skilled migrants aiming

The new financial year kicked off on July 1, 2024, bringing significant updates to Australian immigration policies. If you’re still catching up, don’t worry—we’ve got

The Australian Government’s Budget 2024-2025 introduces numerous significant changes and initiatives impacting immigration law and policy. Augustine and Co. Immigration Lawyers offer a detailed and

📅 Originally published: May 2024 | Last reviewed and updated: June 2026 Australia is a land of opportunities, offering a high standard of living, excellent

📅 Originally published: February 2024 | Last reviewed and updated: May 2026 Australia’s migration system has undergone its most significant transformation in a generation. The

📅 Originally published: November 29, 2023 | Last reviewed and updated: May 2026 On 25 November 2023, the expanded Employer-Sponsored Pathways to Permanent Residence came

Australia is a popular destination for skilled migrants, and the government has several visa programs in place to attract these workers. In recent years, the government has placed a priority on processing visa applications for healthcare and education workers, as well as those who are willing to work in regional areas.

The Australian Government has announced that the New Zealand Stream (Subclass 189) visa will be permanently closed to new applications from 1 July 2023. This means that New Zealand citizens will no longer be able to apply for this visa, which was a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an Australian employer, family member or nominated by a state or territory government.

As immigration lawyers at Augustine & Co., we strive to stay updated on the latest regulations and policies that affect skilled migrants seeking to establish their lives in Australia. In this blog post, we will shed light on the transition from the subclass 491 visa to the subclass 191 visa, offering valuable insights and clarifications for prospective applicants.