Australia Immigration News September 2026 | Why Visas Are Refused & How to Get PR Now

In this video, immigration lawyer Chris Johnston breaks down the massive September 2026 Australian immigration news and explains exactly what it means for your dream of Australian Permanent Residency (PR). ✅ Book an appointment to discuss you visa options: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/arrange-an-appointment.html ➡️ CONTENT: 00:00 - Introduction 01:13 - What is NOM (Net Overseas Migration)? 02:11 - Student Visa Crackdown & 81% Training Visa Refusals 03:38 - Working Holiday Visa Pause & Labor Shortages 04:54 - Shorter Tourist / Visitor Visas 05:15 - Skilled Visa Processing Priorities & Direction 119 06:15 - Points Test Reform Coming in March 2027 06:51 - Major Opportunities for Onshore Applicants 07:41 - Fast Offshore Option: 400 Specialist Work Visa 08:39 - Direct PR Path: National Innovation Visa (858) 09:09 - Priority Sectors: Health, Construction & Education 09:43 - Onshore Student Visas & ART Appeal Success Rates 10:13 - Political Landscape & Impact on Migration Policy 10:45 - Update & Support for Nepalese Visa Holders 11:20 - What's Coming Next? Major Upcoming Visa Rules ➡️ RELEVANT ARTICLES: National Innovation Visa (NIV) | Complete a free NIV assessment: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/services/national-innovation-visa.html Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400): https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/services/temporary-activity-training-specialist-visas/temporary-work-short-stay-specialist-visa-subclass-400.html Skilled Visa Processing Times: New Priority Order: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/news/all/skilled-visa-processing-times-new-priority-order.html Australian Student Visa Subclass 500: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/services/australian-student-visa-subclass-500.html Partner Visa and Family Priority Order 2026: Which Visa Applications Get Processed First?: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/news/all/partner-visa-and-family-priority-order-2026-which-visa-applications-get-processed-first.html ➡️ 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: info@workvisalawyers.com.au For up to date migration news and support, follow us on: 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workvisalawyers 👉Twitter: https://twitter.com/work_visa 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workvisalawyers/ 👉TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@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. For advice on your personal circumstances, please make an appointment at Work Visa Lawyers: https://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/arrange-an-appointment.html If you've been feeling anxious about the recent visa updates, you are not alone. Right now, the Australian government is making sweeping changes to reduce Net Overseas Migration (NOM) from 306,000 down to a target of 225,000 people. This strict goal is driving a heavy crackdown across the board, resulting in high international student visa refusals and a massive 81% refusal rate for the 407 training visa. On top of that, we are seeing a pause on the 462 working holiday visa, shorter tourist visas, and offshore skilled visa applications being pushed to the back of the processing line. But don't lose hope just yet! As Chris explains, in a time of crisis, there are always hidden opportunities to be found. We will also discuss expected points test reforms coming in March 2027, the political pushback from parties like One Nation, and other major migration announcements expected in the coming weeks. Finally, we share our heartfelt condolences for the recent tragic events in Nepal and discuss our request to the Department of Home Affairs to assist affected Nepalese people in Australia. Are you ready to find your pathway to Australia? Watch the full video to understand these new rules in simple, easy-to-understand English so you can make the best choices for your future. Copyright Work Visa Lawyers Pty Ltd 2025