ANZ Global Migration

11/03/2026

Thinking about applying for the Training visa (subclass 407)? There’s been an important change you need to know about.

👉 You must now have an approved nomination BEFORE you lodge your visa application.

Make sure your sponsor gets your nomination submitted and approved first.

If your sponsor is an Australian Commonwealth Government agency, a nomination is not required. However, your sponsor must be approved as a temporary activities sponsor before you lodge your visa application.

For more information, visit: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1392

04/03/2026

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

“Don’t pay anyone for visa help unless they’re a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner – and always know what type of visa you’re applying for.”

Gabriella moved to Sydney on a Student (subclass 500) visa in 2022. Just before finishing her course, she saw a TikTok from someone claiming to be a “migration adviser” who promised permanent residency in Australia.

She paid them a high fee and trusted them to handle everything, not even checking what visa they had applied for on her behalf.

Gabriella later found out they had applied for a Protection visa – which she wasn’t eligible for – using false claims and documents.

Her application was refused. Now Gabriella faces serious consequences, including a possible fine and up to 10 years in jail, because her visa application included false and misleading information.

Gabriella’s advice?

“Don’t pay anyone for visa help unless they’re a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner – and always know what type of visa you’re applying for.”

Learn from Gabriella and others who’ve had their Protection visa applications refused. Visit: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/pv-applicant-stories