<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[CHIN & CO Migration Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating Your Future with Care]]></description><link>https://www.chinandcomigration.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:56:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.chinandcomigration.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Parent Visa Applications Move Online: What Families Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applying for an Australian Parent visa has traditionally involved preparing and lodging a substantial paper application. Home Affairs has now moved several permanent Parent visa subclasses to online lodgement through ImmiAccount. The change affects how new applications are submitted, supporting documents are uploaded and correspondence is managed. However, not every Parent visa subclass has moved online. Which Parent visa applications must now be lodged online? 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Learn how financial, household, social and commitment evidence can help support an Australian Partner visa application.]]></description><link>https://www.chinandcomigration.com.au/post/relationship-evidence-partner-visa-820-801</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83c1666f644c8dfb4710a2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:22:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be015c_0ef752b35a02447faa19f9e98854e972~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sorphoinchin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Genuine Student (GS) Requirement for Subclass 500]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applying for an Australian Student visa? Learn what the Genuine Student requirement means, what Home Affairs considers and how to prepare clear, evidence-based responses.]]></description><link>https://www.chinandcomigration.com.au/post/genuine-student-requirement-subclass-500</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83c1666f644c8dfb4710a1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:05:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be015c_87afe05db5534e9cae3124d3a1983904~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sorphoinchin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Expect from Migration Services ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you decide to move to Australia, the process can feel overwhelming. There are many rules, forms, and deadlines to manage. A migration agent can guide you through the complex system and make the journey smoother. If you are considering migration services, here’s what you can expect from a professional agency. Understanding Your Migration Options The first step a migration agency will take is to assess your situation. They want to understand your goals, background, and eligibility. This...]]></description><link>https://www.chinandcomigration.com.au/post/what-to-expect-from-migration-services</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8384b40fc3a56d442cf6c0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:26:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be015c_3c5a557cf5a9424a9bc8c5424357c0aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sorphoinchin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student Visa Refusal Reviews at the ART: Why Your Written Case Now Matters More]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many student visa refusal reviews, the written case may now be the main and sometimes only opportunity to respond fully to the refusal reasons. Current as at 12 August 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.chinandcomigration.com.au/post/student-visa-refusal-reviews-at-the-art-why-your-written-case-now-matters-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7c0e1a2ca7f56c717eb43d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:49:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be015c_e4d6752d089b4c17b777a45099237e5d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_752,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sorphoinchin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skilled and Family Visa Processing Priorities Changed: What Applicants Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[A change in processing priority can affect when Home Affairs looks at an application, but it does not change the visa criteria or create a guaranteed decision date. Current as at 12 August 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.chinandcomigration.com.au/post/skilled-and-family-visa-processing-priorities-changed-what-applicants-should-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7c0e1a2ca7f56c717eb440</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:49:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sorphoinchin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ART Migration Review Fee Increased to $3,727: Costs and Deadlines Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[A merits review is time-sensitive, and the Tribunal application fee is separate from any professional fees. Applicants should understand both the cost and the deadline before deciding what to do. 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Current as at 12 August 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.chinandcomigration.com.au/post/2026-skilled-visa-income-threshold-increase-what-employers-and-applicants-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7c0e1a2ca7f56c717eb43b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:49:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sorphoinchin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Professional and CPD Rules for Registered Migration Agents from April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registered migration agents are subject to updated professional-development and conduct requirements designed to maintain ethical, competent and accountable practice. 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