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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.

Please note that due to the number of refunds on hand it is currently taking 8 weeks (from date of receipt of completed mandate) to process a refund. We apologise for this delay but the refund will be processed as soon as possible.

As of 8th November 2024, we are processing applications received on the following dates for the specific types of applications:

Critical Skills Employment Permit Applications                  Date
Standard30 September 2024
Trusted Partner30 October 2024
New Applications (All permit types excluding Critical Skills)Date
Standard 25 September 2024
Trusted Partner07 October 2024
Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications   Date
Standard26 September 2024
Trusted Partner14 October 2024
Renewal Applications (All renewable permit types included)Date
Standard 31 July 2024            
Trusted Partner09 August 2024     
Reviews for Trusted Partner and Standard permit applicationsDate
Reviews received12 October 2024

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