LEGENDcom has published Migration stack updates on 1 March 2026 and 6 March 2026, reflecting recent amendments to the Migration Regulations 1994 and updates to several migration policy and procedural instructions.
1 March 2026
A Migration stack update was published on LEGENDcom on 1 March 2026 reflecting recent amendments to the Migration Regulations 1994, as well as updates to several migration policy and procedural instructions. These amendments were introduced by the Migration Amendment (Temporary Graduate Visa Application Charge) Regulations 2026.
The update reflects the increase in the visa application charge (VAC) for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485). The new charges apply to Subclass 485 visa applications lodged on or after 1 March 2026.
Click here: Migration Amendment (Temporary Graduate Visa Application Charge) Regulations 2026
6 March 2026
A further Migration stack update was released on 6 March 2026, which included updates to several migration policy and procedural instructions, including:
- Notes for Guidance for Haematological Cancers
- Notes for Guidance for Viral Hepatitis
- Notes for Guidance for Haematological Disease
- Notification Requirements
- Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment) visa
- Guidance on decisions under section 197D