Ausdirect Migration

Planning to apply for a 407 Training visa? New offshore rules start on 12 November 2026.

Under the general rule, new 407 visa applications made from that date must be lodged while the applicant is outside Australia, and the applicant must also be outside Australia when the visa is granted.

A valid visa application made before 12 November continues under the previous location rules. A sponsorship or nomination application submitted before the deadline does not, by itself, protect a visa application lodged later.

If you are currently in Australia, check your current visa, the status of sponsorship and nomination approvals, and the travel arrangements needed for your proposed training. An offshore 407 application does not provide a linked bridging visa to stay in Australia. Any applicable Minister-specified exemption must also be checked.

These changes concern the 407 Training visa, not all skilled work visas.

Official Home Affairs guidance:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/changes-to-training-visa-407-application-rules

Ausdirect Migration can help applicants and sponsors review the requirements before committing to a training start date.



General information only; individual circumstances and visa conditions must be checked. MARN 1678399.

Holding a 482 visa and thinking about changing jobs?

Before you agree to a start date, check your nominated occupation, visa expiry and the new employer’s nomination arrangements.

There is an important distinction: after sponsored employment ends, eligible holders can work for other employers during the permitted cessation period, subject to the 180-consecutive-day and 365-total-day limits. That temporary flexibility does not automatically establish the new ongoing sponsored role or extend your visa.

Our practical guide covers what to check, what to ask your new employer and which records to keep.

Read the guide: https://ausdirectmigration.com/changing-employers-on-a-482-visa/



General information only; individual circumstances and visa conditions must be checked. MARN 1678399.

🇦🇺 **Victoria's 2026–27 Skilled Migration Changes – A New Approach to State Nomination!**

The Victorian Government has announced the new **Victorian Points Test (VPT)** for subclass 190 and 491 state nominations.

Under the new system, it's no longer just about your SkillSelect EOI points. Victoria will assess and rank applicants based on **seven weighted factors**, including:

✅ Age and English proficiency
✅ Relevant work experience
✅ Educational qualifications
✅ Occupation skill level
✅ Partner skills (where applicable)
✅ Annual earnings from skilled employment in Victoria (where applicable)

**What does this mean for applicants?**

All eligible ROIs will be ranked based on their VPT scores, with additional ranking opportunities for occupations in Victoria's priority industries.

There is no fixed VPT invitation score. Your competitiveness depends on how your profile compares with other applicants in each invitation round.

💡 **The right migration strategy could make a real difference.**

At **Ausdirect Migration**, we go beyond preparing and lodging applications.

We help clients explore innovative, practical and compliant strategies to strengthen their competitiveness through:

🔹 Occupation and industry selection aligned with their genuine qualifications and experience
🔹 Employment history and nominated occupation assessments
🔹 English language and partner skills planning
🔹 Skills assessment and qualification pathways
🔹 Personalised 190, 491 and alternative visa strategies

Our focus is not simply on meeting eligibility requirements, but on helping clients identify opportunities to strengthen their applications and improve their competitive positioning.

**Better planning. Stronger applications. More opportunities.**

📩 Contact **Ausdirect Migration** to discuss your migration options and plan ahead.

🌐 www.ausdirectmigration.com

*The 2026–27 Victorian ROI program is yet to open. Eligibility requirements and program details are subject to official announcements. Invitations are competitive and cannot be guaranteed.*