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02/04/2026

NSW will conduct an invitation round around 13rd of April.

02/12/2025

🌟 IMPORTANT UPDATE: NSW Skilled Migration Program 2025–26 🌟
Thinking about applying for a NSW state-nominated visa? Here’s everything you need to know!

New South Wales has officially released its skilled visa allocations for the 2025–26 program year:

✅ 2,100 places — Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
✅ 1,500 places — Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)

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🚀 Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa

✔️ 3 invitation rounds completed so far
✔️ Monthly invitations resume January 2026
✔️ ~25% of allocations already nominated as of December 2025
👉 Only occupations on the NSW Skills List are considered.

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🌄 Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional Visa

Great news! Two pathways reopen 19 January 2026:

🔹 Pathway 1 – Work in Regional NSW
Open to all eligible 491 occupations if:
– You’ve worked 6+ months in regional NSW
– You meet the minimum income threshold

🔹 Pathway 3 – Regional NSW Graduate
For applicants who completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in a designated regional NSW institution.
👉 Eligible occupations must be on the NSW Regional Skills List.

🔸 Pathway 2 – Invitation by NSW
Will be considered after reviewing demand from Pathways 1 & 3. Earliest possible invitation round: April 2026.

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📌 Important Notes for Applicants

🔸 Applications are processed in chronological order
🔸 Only valid applications enter the queue
A valid application = meeting all eligibility requirements + having current and valid supporting documents (skills assessment, English test, etc.) for at least 5 days after submission.

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⚡ Expedited (Priority) Requests

You may request urgent processing if, within 10 working days:
– Your or your partner’s visa is expiring
– Your English test, skills assessment, or passport is expiring
– You’re about to lose age points and fall below minimum requirements

Processing generally takes up to 6 weeks, depending on volume.

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🎄 Christmas Closedown Notice

The NSW Migration office will be closed from 24 Dec 2025 to 9 Jan 2026.
No applications will be processed during this period.

If your important documents may expire during the closure, contact the team before 12 December 2025.

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✨ Whether you’re planning your move to NSW or supporting clients through the process, now is the perfect time to prepare your documents and get ready for the January 2026 opening

17/10/2025

🚨𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰! 🚨
APlus Migration is here to help you navigate the first phase of the 2025-26 NSW Skilled Migration Program!

The NSW Government has received an interim allocation from the Department of Home Affairs, meaning the first opportunities for nomination are just around the corner.

🔰𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 & 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒔
👉Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): 200 places have been allocated!

ACTION REQUIRED: A Subclass 190 invitation round is happening NEXT WEEK! Make sure your SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) is 100% up-to-date with valid supporting evidence for all claims. Don't miss this crucial window!

👉Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491): 180 places have been allocated. Note: Applications for all 491 pathways are currently closed to new applications.

❓𝑰𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑶𝒄𝒄𝒖𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚?
NSW is actively seeking skilled workers in crucial areas that support the state's growth. The NSW Priority Sectors are:

🔅Construction (Infrastructure and Housing)

🔅Net Zero and Energy Transition

🔅Care and Support Economy

🔅Digital and Cyber

🔅Agriculture and Agrifood

🔅Advanced Manufacturing

The official NSW Skills Lists for both the 190 and 491 visas have been published at the ANZSCO unit group level. If your occupation is within an identified unit group on the relevant list, you are eligible for an invitation! Occupations that do not appear on the Skills Lists will not be considered.

🔥𝑫𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆!
With limited initial places for the highly sought-after Subclass 190 visa, timely and accurate preparation is essential. The APlus Migration team of registered migration agents is ready to:

✅ Review and update your SkillSelect EOI.
✅ Ensure you meet all NSW nomination criteria.
✅ Strategize your best path for a successful outcome.

☎Your dream of building a future in New South Wales is within reach. Contact APlus Migration TODAY to discuss your eligibility and secure your application!

Contact Details:

🏢 Office: 388 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 📞 Hotline (AU): 0482 09 88 68 📞 Overseas: +61 482 09 88 68 📧 Email: hello@https://www.google.com/search?q=aplusmigrationplanning.com.au 🌐 Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=aplusmigrationplanning.com.au

17/09/2025

🌏 QLD State Program Update for 2025/26 – What You Need to Know! 🛂

Hey everyone! Big changes are coming to Queensland’s skilled migration pathways under the 2025-26 state program. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering applying under subclass 190 or 491

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🔍 Key Criteria

Skilled Workers
• Subclass 190: 9 months of work in a closely related occupation, at least 20 hours/week.
• Subclass 491: 6 months of work in a closely related occupation, at least 20 hours/week.

QLD Graduates
• 190: 9 months working in a Level 1 occupation, 20 hours/week
• 491: 6 months working in a Level 1 occupation, 20 hours/week

Building & Construction
• Must have worked in QLD for the previous 3 months, in a closely related occupation.

Overseas Applicants
• At least 1 year of current work experience in your nominated occupation.

Other Details
• There is no set date yet for invitation rounds.
• All applicants must satisfy Queensland’s state nomination requirements and the Australian Department of Home Affairs’ requirements.

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Planning to apply or want to check where you stand? We at Aplus Migration Planning can help you assess your eligibility, plan your work experience, and make sure everything is in order. Drop us a message or comment below if you want a free check!

21/08/2025

🌟🌟BREAKING NEWS 🌟🌟
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First invitation round for 189 visa happens this morning.
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16/07/2025

📣 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐒 & 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒!

From 1 July 2025, the Australian Government will increase the Skilled Visa Income Thresholds by 4.6% to align with national wage growth.
This is part of the ongoing Migration Strategy reforms.

Here’s what’s changing:
✅ 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 (𝐂𝐒𝐈𝐓):
From $73,150 ➔ $76,515 (for subclass 482 & 186)

✅ 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 (𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐓):
From $135,000 ➔ $141,210 (for subclass 482 - Specialist Skills stream)

✅ 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 (𝐓𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐓):
From $73,150 ➔ $76,515 (for subclass 494 & 187)

💡 New nominations from 1 July must meet the higher of the new threshold or market salary rate.

📌 Existing visa holders & nominations lodged before 1 July 2025 are NOT affected.

👉 Need help navigating these changes?

Contact APLUS Migration Planning — your trusted migration partner!
📞 0482 09 88 68

APLUS Migration — Your Visa. Our Priority.

04/06/2025

🌟Breaking news🌟
NSW REACHED THE ALLOCATED QUOTA FOR 190 VISA
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Details as below

23/04/2025

🌟Victoria’s 2024-25 skilled visa nomination program will close to new Registrations of Interest (ROI) at 4pm AEST on Tuesday 29 April 2025. 🌟Read more 👇

20/03/2025

🚨 URGENT: SKILLED MIGRATION OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA – DON'T MISS OUT!🚨

Are you planning to apply for a Skilled Nominated Visa in Australia? Here’s what you need to know about the 2024-2025 allocation status:

🔴 Northern Territory & Victoria:
- Only 10% of their Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) allocation remaining! ⏳
- Victoria still has 465 spots left for the 491 Visa – these will go quickly, so act fast! 🚨

🟡 Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania & ACT:
- These states have already issued half of their invitations for the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190). It’s a great time to apply if you’re interested in these regions! 🏃‍♂️

🟢 New South Wales & Western Australia:
- With 60-69% of their allocations still available, we’re expecting a significant round of invitations in the coming months. 📅

💥 For 491 Visa Applicants:
- All states still have about 40-65% of their allocations left, with the exception of Victoria. If you are eligible, it might be time to reassess your strategy and consider applying for the 491 Visa. 🔍

❗️Important Reminder:
With limited spots available and significant competition for state nomination, it’s essential to plan ahead. The clock is ticking—ensure your application is in the best position possible.

🔹 Contact APlus Migration Planning Today!
We offer expert advice and tailored strategies to help you navigate your Australian migration journey successfully.

📞 Call us at [+61 482 09 88 68]
🌐 Visit our website**: [www.aplusmigrationplanning.com.au](https://aplusmigrationplanning.com.au/)
✉️ Email us: [[email protected]]

Let APlus Migration Planning guide you through every step of the process. We’re here to turn your Australian migration dream into a reality. 🇦🇺

24/02/2025

🆘🌟BREAKING NEWS - ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL YEAR MAY BE CEASED🌟🆘
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👇Details as below👇

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