Resources and insights

The residence rule for Australian citizenship: 4 years lawful residence, the last 12 months as a PR, and the absence limits that catch applicants out.

How the Australian citizenship test works in 2026: 20 questions, the 75% pass mark, the five mandatory values questions, exemptions, and how to prepare.

Who can apply for Australian citizenship in 2026, the 4-year residence rule, the citizenship test, the ceremony and pledge, and how to apply step by step.

VETASSESS assesses hundreds of professional and general occupations for Australian skilled visas. Who needs it, the occupation groups, and 2026 timelines.

How trades workers get a skills assessment through Trades Recognition Australia in 2026: the Job Ready Program stages, timelines, and offshore options.

How the ACS skills assessment works for ICT occupations in 2026: qualifications, the work-experience deduction, RPL, and how it supports your skilled visa.

What a skills assessment is, which authority assesses your occupation, and how it fits your 189, 190, 491 or employer-sponsored visa. Plain-English 2026 guide.

Current partner visa processing times for Australia in 2026 — subclass 820, 801, 309 and 100. Understand the two-stage process, what affects how long it takes, and what the April 2026 Department update means for your application.

A complete guide to gathering relationship evidence for your Australian partner visa application in 2026. Covers all four evidence categories with specific document examples, what the Department looks for, and what changed after the April 2026 processing update.

Understand the difference between onshore (820/801) and offshore (309/100) Australian partner visas. Learn which pathway suits your situation, what changes if you apply from inside or outside Australia, and what the Bridging Visa A means for onshore applicants.