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Under Ministerial Direction 122, what is the exact difference in priority between onshore and offshore applicants, and does it apply to the invitation stage?

One of the most frequent questions we receive in this program concerns the subtle role of the "applicant's location" under the new processing priority instructions for skilled visas. Negin Safaee, Registered Migration Agent (MARA 1791573)…

Reviewed by Negin Safaee · MARN 1791573 November 4, 2026 8 min read

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Skilled & Points-tested

Can a single offshore applicant have a higher processing priority than an onshore married applicant?

The question we examine here is one of the most precise yet frequently asked inquiries from skilled visa applicants: Can being "single" and "outside Australia" put an…

Negin Safaee · MARN 1791573November 2, 20268 min read

Skilled & Points-tested

Can States Still Invite Occupations Outside the First Priority of Ministerial Direction No. 122?

One of the questions I am asked most often since the new skilled visa processing directions took effect is whether state nomination is now confined to "first priority"…

Negin Safaee · MARN 1791573October 30, 20267 min read

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Under Ministerial Direction 122, what is the exact difference in priority between onshore and offshore applicants, and does it apply to the invitation stage?

Law & Regulations

Can a single offshore applicant have a higher processing priority than an onshore married applicant?

Can States Still Invite Occupations Outside the First Priority of Ministerial Direction No. 122?

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