ACME Migration Australia Visa & Migration Approvals
- Migration Help Desk
- Mar 16
- 3 min read
Summary Dated on 16/03/2026
: Student Visa – Dependent Grant & Extension (Higher Education)
Double celebration for a studying family! We are pleased to announce two Student visa (subclass 500) approvals in the Higher Education Sector.
Grant 1: Dependent Visa
Visa granted: 16 March 2026
Lodgement date: 1 September 2025
Processing: No Request for Information (No RFI/S56)
Grant 2: Student Visa Extension
Visa granted: 16 March 2026
Lodgement date: 1 September 2025
Processing: No Request for Information (No RFI/S56)
These grants allow a primary student to continue their studies while their family member joins them in Australia as a dependent.
: Standard Business Sponsorship Approvals (x2)
Business growth in motion! Two companies have been approved as Standard Business Sponsors by the Department of Home Affairs.
Sponsorship 1 Details:
Approval date: 15 March 2026
Lodgement date: 26 February 2026
Sponsorship 2 Details:
Approval date: 16 March 2026
Lodgement date: 2 March 2026
Sponsor type: Standard Business Sponsorship – Australian Business
Both approvals are valid for five years, enabling these businesses to sponsor overseas workers under the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa program.
: ACS Skills Assessment – Computer Network and Systems Engineer
ICT skills recognised! The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has issued a successful skills assessment outcome.
Assessment Details:
Occupation: Computer Network and Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111)
Application received: 23 February 2026
Skills deemed suitable from: 10 July 2020
Outcome: Successful
This positive assessment is a key requirement for skilled migration pathways in the ICT sector.
: Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – Software Engineer (VIC)
Permanent residency achieved! A Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) has been granted, providing permanent residence in Australia.
Visa Details:
Visa granted: 16 March 2026
Must not arrive after: 16 March 2031
Length of stay: Indefinite
Travel: Unlimited until 16 March 2031
State nomination: Victoria
Occupation: Software Engineer
Points: 75 + 5 state nomination points
Lodgement date: 18 December 2024
This visa grants full permanent residency rights, including live, work, study, and access to Medicare.
: Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) – Parents Visitor (x2)
Family reunions ahead! Two Visitor visas (subclass 600) have been granted for parents to visit their family in Australia.
Visa Details (both grants):
Visa granted: 14 March 2026
Lodgement date: 17 February 2026
Visa stream: Tourist – Parents Visitor
These grants allow parents to travel to Australia for tourism or to spend quality time with their children and families.
: Standard Business Sponsorship Approval
Another business ready to sponsor! A further Standard Business Sponsorship has been approved.
Sponsorship Details:
Approval date: 14 March 2026
Valid until: 14 March 2031
Lodgement date: 23 December 2025
Sponsor type: Standard Business Sponsorship – Australian Business
This approval enables the business to sponsor skilled workers under the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa for the next five years.
: Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – Welfare Worker (VIC)
Second permanent residency grant of the day! Another Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) has been approved.
Visa Details:
Visa granted: 16 March 2026
Must not arrive after: 16 March 2031
Length of stay: Indefinite
Travel: Unlimited until 16 March 2031
State nomination: Victoria
Occupation: Welfare Worker
Points: 85 + 5 state nomination points
Lodgement date: 17 December 2024
This grant provides permanent residency, allowing the holder to live and work anywhere in Australia while contributing to the community services sector.
: ACECQA Skills Assessment – Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher (x2)
Excellent outcomes for educators! Two positive skills assessments have been issued by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) .
Assessment 1 Details:
Occupation: Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher (ANZSCO 241111)
Application submitted: 15 January 2026
Outcome: Suitable
Qualification assessed: Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Awarding institution: Victoria University, Australia
Assessment 2 Details:
Occupation: Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher (ANZSCO 241111)
Application submitted: 13 January 2026
Outcome: Suitable
Qualification assessed: Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Both qualifications appear on ACECQA's list of approved early childhood teacher qualifications, meeting the requirements for skilled migration.
: VETASSESS Skills Assessment – Marketing Specialist (Offshore Applicant)
International marketing expertise recognised! A positive skills assessment has been received from VETASSESS for an offshore applicant.
Assessment Details:
Occupation: Marketing Specialist (ANZSCO 225113)
Assessment date: 12 March 2026
Outcome: Suitable
Key Requirements Met:
Qualification comparable to an Australian AQF Bachelor degree or higher in a highly relevant field
At least one year of post-qualification employment at the appropriate skill level within the last five years
Employment was highly relevant and performed for 20+ hours per week






















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