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Current processing dates for employment permits

Applications for employment permits are processed in date order of receipt of the fully completed application form and fee, if applicable.

As of 1 August 2025, we are processing applications received on the following dates for the specific types of applications:

Critical Skills Employment Permit Applications
27 June 2025

New Applications (All permit types excluding Critical Skills)
24 June 2025

Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications
25 June 2025

Renewal Applications (All renewable permit types included)
24 June 2025

Reviews
Reviews received 26 February 2025

 

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