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A Student visa refused under PIC 4020 over alleged bogus financial documents was successfully challenged at the ART before ultimately being granted by Home Affairs. Read the three-year journey from refusal to visa grant.

Can Iranian citizens still obtain Australian tourist visas in 2026? We examine official Home Affairs statistics, historical grant and refusal rates, increased scrutiny since the Iran war, and the Arrival Control Determination affecting some Iranian Visitor visa holders.

Three Federal Court decisions delivered on 25 August 2026 reinforce the strict approach to ART migration review deadlines. We examine late review applications, Departmental notification, Tribunal jurisdiction and why applicants should act immediately after receiving a visa refusal or cancellation.

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Tasmania’s 2026–27 skilled migration program is underway. Learn about Subclass 190 and 491 nomination places, Tasmania’s ROI priority system, offshore changes and what applicants should consider before seeking state nomination.

Australia may be heading towards major visa changes affecting Partner visas, Protection visa work rights, Working Holiday visas and skilled migration. ILM Australia examines what has already changed, what remains under consideration, and what applicants, families and employers need to know.

Looking for employer sponsorship in Australia? A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) may provide access to additional occupations, concessions and employer-sponsored pathways through Subclass 482, 494 and 186 visas. Discover how DAMA sponsorship works, who can access it and how to find the right employer.

Home Affairs has a clear warning about using artificial intelligence to create or modify documents for Australian visa applications. Learn where the line is, the risks of inaccurate or manipulated information, and what visa applicants need to know before using AI.

NSW and Queensland have officially closed their 2025–26 State Nomination programs after filling all available nomination places. Find out what this means for skilled migration applicants, what happens next, and how to prepare for the upcoming 2026–27 program year.