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Level Up Your Aussie Dream

LEVEL UP STUDIES EDUCATION AND MIGRATION AGENCY

LEVEL UP STUDIES EDUCATION AND MIGRATION AGENCY

Level Up Studies, founded in 2016, is based in Melbourne, Australia, serving students from Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia, South Korea, and more. Globally, we have six offices in Taiwan, Colombia, South Africa, Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. We are also SOL Melbourne, part of SOL Edu, a well-established education and migration agency with a 23-year legacy. Leveraging our deep expertise in education and migration, we assist students in achieving their Australian dreams.

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Australia Skilled Visa Processing Priorities 2026: Ministerial Directions 121 and 122 Explained
Nov 07, 2026

Australia Skilled Visa Processing Priorities 2026: Ministerial Directions 121 and 122 Explained

Ministerial Directions 121 and 122 took effect on 19 September 2026, reordering processing for the 482, 186, 189, 190, 491, 494 and other skilled visas. Here are the tiers, current processing months and practical advice.

South Australia State Nomination 2026–27: 190/491 ROI Open
Nov 07, 2026

South Australia State Nomination 2026–27: 190/491 ROI Open

South Australia's 2026–27 program is open: onshore ROIs are limited to visas expiring by 31 January 2027, and offshore candidates are invited from SkillSelect. Streams, A$394 fee, occupations and advice.

2026 Student Visa Reform: Financial Capacity Models and Genuine Student (GS) Changes (Consultation)
Nov 07, 2026

2026 Student Visa Reform: Financial Capacity Models and Genuine Student (GS) Changes (Consultation)

Home Affairs' 30 Oct 2026 paper proposes four bank deposit models, an EL3 interim measure and MD106 changes. Nothing is decided; current rules apply.

Tasmania State Nomination 2026-27 | 190 & 491 Places, Invitation Scores, Pathways
Nov 07, 2026

Tasmania State Nomination 2026-27 | 190 & 491 Places, Invitation Scores, Pathways

Tasmania has 2,050 nomination places for 2026-27, with 828 subclass 190 and 628 subclass 491 places left after the 5 November round. We explain invitation scores, Gold and Green passes, pathway criteria, fees and what changed from 2025-26.

2026-27 NSW State Nomination (190 & 491) Guide | 190 List Updated, 491 Closed, Skills List and Requirements
Nov 07, 2026

2026-27 NSW State Nomination (190 & 491) Guide | 190 List Updated, 491 Closed, Skills List and Requirements

NSW state nomination 2026-27: the subclass 190 list was updated on 15 October with no closure notice, while all three 491 pathways remain closed. Based on official NSW and Home Affairs pages, this guide covers the 78-group NSW Skills List, residency rules, selection, fees and next steps.

2026 Second Year Working Holiday Visa Australia | Ballot Update, 88 Days & Country Rules
Nov 07, 2026

2026 Second Year Working Holiday Visa Australia | Ballot Update, 88 Days & Country Rules

Australia announced a ballot for second-year (45,000) and third-year (5,000) working holiday visas, but it is not legislated as at 8 November 2026. Here are the current 88-day and 179-day rules, 417 vs 462 specified work, 2026–27 fees and a country table including Latin America and South Africa.

SkillSelect 189 Invitation Round October 2026: 20,000 Invitations, Minimum Points by Occupation and What Changed
Nov 05, 2026

SkillSelect 189 Invitation Round October 2026: 20,000 Invitations, Minimum Points by Occupation and What Changed

The 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round issued 20,000 subclass 189 invitations, double June. Minimum points by occupation, what changed, tie-break dates and how to lift your score.

Queensland State Nomination 2026–27: 190/491 ROI Now Open – Eligibility, Pathways, Tax Return Rule and Fees
Nov 05, 2026

Queensland State Nomination 2026–27: 190/491 ROI Now Open – Eligibility, Pathways, Tax Return Rule and Fees

Queensland opened 190/491 Registrations of Interest on 6 November 2026. Eligibility, the five pathways including the offshore one-year route and three-month construction pathway, the 2025–26 tax return (NOA) rule, A$573/A$630.30 fees, occupation lists and regional postcodes. Allocation not yet published.

2026 Melbourne Food Map for International Students | 8 Food Precincts from the CBD to the Suburbs and How to Eat Well for Less
Nov 04, 2026

2026 Melbourne Food Map for International Students | 8 Food Precincts from the CBD to the Suburbs and How to Eat Well for Less

Eight Melbourne food precincts for students: Chinatown, QVM night markets, Footscray, Box Hill, Sydney Road and prices.

2026–27 Australian State Nomination Overview | 190/491 Places, Status, ROI and Invitation Rounds by State
Nov 04, 2026

2026–27 Australian State Nomination Overview | 190/491 Places, Status, ROI and Invitation Rounds by State

State-by-state guide to 2026–27 subclass 190 and 491 nomination across Australia: places, open or closed status, ROI/EOI process, onshore and offshore rules, fees and latest changes, with a how-to-choose guide and EOI checklist, as at 5 November 2026.

2026 Where to Go in Australia This November | An Early-Summer Events and Festivals Guide for International Students
Nov 04, 2026

2026 Where to Go in Australia This November | An Early-Summer Events and Festivals Guide for International Students

November 2026 in 7 Australian capitals: spring racing, Christmas markets and lights, Schoolies Week to avoid, strawberry picking, sun safety and budget tips.

2026 Australian Student Visa Changes | Onshore Application Limits, Family Rules, Transfers and Fees from 2 October
Nov 04, 2026

2026 Australian Student Visa Changes | Onshore Application Limits, Family Rules, Transfers and Fees from 2 October

From 2 October 2026, Work and Holiday, Visitor, 482 and 485 holders can no longer switch to a Student visa inside Australia, renewals need one of six exemptions, most applicants cannot include family and transfers are locked for 12 months. A guide based on the official Home Affairs announcements.

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