Australia’s revised skilled-visa processing priorities give greater weight to applicants already in Australia, with defence, construction, healthcare and teaching among priority fields.
Home Affairs’ latest queue data shows estimated waits of 12 years for new Carer visa applications and 22 years for Remaining Relative and Aged Dependent Relative visas.
A practical 2026 guide to Assurance of Support eligibility, income evidence, bank guarantees and long-term obligations for Indian Australian families planning parent migration.