ACME Migration Australia Visa & Migration Approvals

Summary Dated on 13/02/2026

: Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) – Visa Grant

Visa granted! We are pleased to announce the approval of a Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa under the Core Skills stream.

Visa Details:

• Visa granted: 12 February 2026

• Visa valid until: 12 February 2029

• Travel: Multiple entries

• Passport country: India

• Key conditions:

  • 8501 – Maintain health insurance

  • 8607 – Approved work only

This three-year work permit allows the holder to live and work in Australia for their sponsoring employer, with a clear pathway to ongoing employment and permanent residency options.

: AAT Review Success – Student Visa (Subclass 500)

Tribunal appeal successful! The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has set aside a previous visa refusal and remitted the application for reconsideration.

Case Details:

• Original visa: SC 408 (COVID-19 Pandemic visa)

• Outcome visa: Subclass 500 (Student visa)

• Decision date: 11 February 2026

• Hearing: No hearing required – decided on the papers

This is an excellent outcome for the applicant, who can now proceed with their student visa application without the need for a formal tribunal hearing.

: Student Visa Extension (Subclass 500) – Granted

Study goals continue! A Student visa (subclass 500) extension has been granted in the Higher Education Sector.

Visa Details:

• Visa granted: 12 February 2026

• Lodgement date: 21 August 2025

• Processing: No Request for Information (No RFI/S56)

• Education sector: Higher Education

This visa grant allows the student to continue their studies in Australia without interruption. A clean and straightforward approval with no additional documents requested.

: Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) – Tourist Stream Grant

Family visit approved! A Visitor visa (subclass 600) under the Tourist stream has been granted.

Visa Details:

• Visa granted: 11 February 2026

• Must not arrive after: 11 February 2027

• Length of stay: 3 months from each arrival

• Travel: Multiple entries

• Passport country: India

• Conditions:

  • 8101 – No work

  • 8201 – Maximum 3 months study

This visa allows the holder to visit Australia multiple times over the next year for tourism or to visit family members.

: Victorian State Nomination – SC 491 (Construction Project Manager)

State nomination secured! The Victorian Government has approved a nomination application under the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) program.

Nomination Details:

• Occupation: Construction Project Manager (ANZSCO 133111)

• Points: 65 + 15 state nomination points

• Nomination approved: 12 February 2026

• Commitment: Minimum 2 years living and working in regional Victoria

This nomination is a critical step toward securing a provisional skilled visa with a pathway to permanent residency.

: Victorian State Nomination – SC 491 (Mechanical Engineer)

Another Victorian nomination success! A second subclass 491 nomination has been approved by the Victorian Government.

Nomination Details:

• Occupation: Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO 233512)

• Points: 75 + 15 state nomination points

• Nomination approved: 12 February 2026

• Commitment: Minimum 2 years in regional Victoria

This highly competitive nomination reflects the applicant's strong skill set and the demand for engineering professionals in regional Victoria.

: Temporary Activities Sponsor – Approval

Business capability expanded! An organisation has been approved as a Temporary Activities Sponsor by the Department of Home Affairs.

Approval Details:

• Approval date: 12 February 2026

• Lodgement date: 28 November 2025

• Sponsor type: Temporary Activities Sponsor