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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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