Australia PR: New migration changes prioritise onshore applicants; job sponsorship options still open

Background: A graphic illustration created on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 showing that skilled migration stream to make up the vast majority of permanent spots according to the 2026/27 Federal Budget. (AAP Image/Susie Dodds). Inset: Aakarsh Shah, Solicitor in Immigration Law. Credit: (Supplied by Aakarsh Shash).

Australia’s latest federal budget migration changes, including a 185,000 permanent migration cap, stricter student visa scrutiny, and priority for onshore applicants, could reshape Australia PR pathways, skilled independent visa opportunities, invitations and long-term migration plans. In this podcast, Aakarsh Shah, solicitor specialising in immigration law, shares insights on what these changes could mean for international students, job sponsorship pathways, skilled migration trends, and Indian students planning to study and settle in Australia.

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Published 21 May 2026 6:41pm

Updated 1 hour ago 6:44pm

By SBS Hindi

Presented by Nabeel Hasan

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Australia’s latest federal budget migration changes, including a 185,000 permanent migration cap, stricter student visa scrutiny, and priority for onshore applicants, could reshape Australia PR pathways, skilled independent visa opportunities, invitations and long-term migration plans. In this podcast, Aakarsh Shah, solicitor specialising in immigration law, shares insights on what these changes could mean for international students, job sponsorship pathways, skilled migration trends, and Indian students planning to study and settle in Australia.

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