Australia Immigration
Australian visa pathways including skilled migration, partner visas, student routes, and employer-sponsored options. Covers points calculator updates, SOL changes, and state nomination programs.
Australia Targets Foreign Resident Capital Gains Tax Rules with 365-Day Principal Asset Test
Australia proposes sweeping 2026 tax reforms targeting foreign asset tests and domestic CGT discounts to improve housing affordability and revenue.
40% Indian Student Visa Refusals Hit Australia in February as Home Affairs Tightens Checks
Australia reports sharp rises in student visa refusals for 2026, with India at 40% and Nepal at 60%,…
38% of Sri Lankan Student Visa Applications to Australia Get Rejected
Australia rejected 38% of Sri Lankan student visa applications in Feb 2026 as total approval rates hit a…
Nearly Half of South Asian Applicants Face Refusal as Student Visa Rejections Rise
Australia hits record student visa refusal rates for South Asian applicants in 2026, with Nepal and India seeing…
Labor Targets Negative Gearing and CGT Discount in Budget Overhaul
Australia considers 2026 budget reforms to negative gearing and CGT discounts to improve housing affordability and reduce tax…
Japan Eats Up 5-Year Specified Skilled Worker Visa Quota Fast in Food Service
Japan suspends food service SSW visas as 50,000-worker quota hits its limit early in 2026. No new applications…
Home Affairs Bans Indian Immigration Agent Vaneet Kaur Chadha for Misleading Visa Filings
Sydney migration agent Vaneet Kaur Chadha banned for 5 years by OMARA for misleading visa filings and using…
UK Tightens Student Visa Rules, Bans Dependents, Cuts Graduate Route Visa
UK student visa applications hit a 4-year low in 2026 as strict new rules drive international students toward…
OMARA Cancels Migration Agent’s Registration for 5 Years Over False Visa Claims
Sydney migration agent Vaneet Kaur Chadha banned for 5 years by OMARA over false statements and misleading ads…
Angus Taylor Pushes English Test for Permanent Visa Holders in Australia
Angus Taylor proposes mandatory English tests and binding values statements for Australian permanent residency in 2026, sparking debate…