End of Financial & Migration Year | 482 & 186 Visas | National Innovation Visa | 190 & 491 Visa

➡️ Full Article here: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/ne... ✅ Book an appointment to discuss you visa options: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/ar... ➡️ CONTENT: 00:00 Australian Immigration News June 2025 00:56 Visa grants 01:12 Things to expect from 1 July 02:37 Employer-Sponsored Visa Updates (482, 186 and 494 Visas) 03:39 DAMA 04:21 190 and 491 Visas Updates 05:19 National Innovation Visa ➡️ RELEVANT ARTICLES: National Innovation Visa FREE assessment: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/se... How to find a sponsor: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/se... 482 Visa Processing Times:    • 482 Visa Processing Times   186 Direct Entry Requirements:    • 186 Visa Direct Entry Requirements - 456 O...   ➡️ INFO We hope you found the video helpful! Remember to subscribe to the @Australian Immigration - Work Visa Lawyers channel for more videos. If you would like assistance with getting a visa in Australia, you can contact us at: 👉Website: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au 👉Email: [email protected] For up to date migration news and support, follow us on: 👉Facebook:   / workvisalawyers   👉Twitter:   / work_visa   👉Instagram:   / workvisalawyers   👉TikTok:   / workvisalawyers   While every effort is made to ensure the contents of this video is correct at the time of filming, law and policies may change from time to time without notice. This video is for educational purposes only and nothing in this video or its description constitutes legal advice. Australian Immigration Updates – June 2025 June 2025 marks the final month of the 2024–2025 financial year, and several major updates have already been announced for the new financial year and the new migration year starting 1 July. Three Key Changes Expected from 1 July 2025 1. Visa Fee Increases All visa application fees will increase from 1 July. A significant rise is expected for student visas—from $1,600 to $2,000—as previously proposed by the Labor government. We’ll confirm this if officially announced. 2. Higher Salary Requirements for Employer-Sponsored Visas The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will rise from $73,150 to $76,515. The Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) will increase from $135,000 to $141,210. These are the minimum salaries that the employer must pay when sponsor someone on a 482, 186 or 494 visas. 3. New Allocations for the 189, 190, and 491 Visas The federal government is expected to release updated nomination allocations soon. Once states receive this information, they will publish new criteria and reopen their nomination systems. For the 189 visa, the most recent 189 visa invitation round was in November 2024. The next round is expected around August or September 2025. What Else Happened in June 2025? Increase in 482 Visa Applications and 482 Visa Refusals There has been a 41% increase in 482 visa applications compared to the previous year, suggesting more opportunities for applicants. However, refusals have also risen. A common reason is that the Department finds the nominated position is not genuine—e.g., a small café sponsoring a full-time chef when the need does not appear justified. We’ll soon post a video on our YouTube channel on how to avoid a 482 visa refusal. 482 Visa Processing Delays Many applicants have asked about the delays in 482 visa processing. We’ve addressed this in a video available now on our YouTube channel. Growth in DAMA applications Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) continue to gain popularity, offering key benefits for employers and skilled workers in regional areas. At the recent MIA Regional Migration Conference in Adelaide, it was reported that South Australian DAMA lodgments increased from 600 to 1,700 in the past year. 190 and 491 Visa Updates Once the government releases the 2025–2026 allocations, states will update their criteria and reopen—typically between July and October. National Innovation Visa (NIV) Updates The NIV (subclass 858) is a permanent residency visa for internationally recognised individuals with exceptional talent. South Australia and New South Wales have published their state nomination criteria for the National Innovation Visa. NSW has strong requirements that focus on benefits to the state: Entrepreneur Pathway: NSW wants an “innovative and scalable venture with high growth potential in NSW” Investor Pathway: NSW wants "Innovative ventures, contributing to their success and the growth of the innovative ecosystem in NSW" Copyright Work Visa Lawyers Pty Ltd 2025