Applications for employment permits are processed in date order of receipt of the fully completed application form and fee, if applicable.
As of 13th April 2026, we are processing applications received on the following dates for the specific types of applications:
| Critical Skills Employment Permit Applications |
| 02 April 2026 |
| New Applications (All permit types excluding Critical Skills) |
| 18 February 2026 |
| Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications (New) |
| 25 February 2026 |
| Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications (Renewal) |
| 04 February 2026 |
| Renewal Applications (All renewable permit types included) |
| 05 February 2026 |
| Reviews |
| Reviews received 21 November 2025 |
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