22/05/2026
🎉 ANOTHER SUCCESS STORY & CRITICAL AUSTRALIA IMMIGRATION UPDATES! 🇦🇺
We are thrilled to share that another Asif Consulting client has received a pre-invite from South Australia in the Construction field! 🏗️ While we celebrate this win, we also have some major, reality-check updates regarding Australian immigration that you need to know.
Here is the latest breakdown:
📊 New Budget Announcement: A new cap has been introduced, heavily favoring onshore applicants (70% allocation) over offshore applicants.
🎯 Strict Point Requirements: To have a realistic chance at PR, trade workers need a minimum of 7 bands each, and all other occupations must aim for 8 bands each. You must secure a minimum of 80 points on your own!
🧐 Tougher Assessments: Assessment bodies like ACS and VETASSESS have significantly increased their scrutiny. They are demanding far more documentation than before, and this strictness will carry over to the visa stage.
👩❤️👨 Partner Skills: To boost your points, having your partner's skill assessment and a minimum of 6 bands each is highly recommended.
Struggling on a 485 Visa or need to boost your English scores?
If you are onshore feeling stuck on a TR 485 visa, or if you need to hit that strict 8-band requirement, Asif Consulting is here to help. We offer 1-on-1 personalized English classes to get you exactly where you need to be.
Ignore the rumors about point system changes until official news drops—we will keep you posted!
📞 Contact us today for a FREE consultation: 0339 8888470