Australian Visa Applications Stopped Temporarily
Applications for Australian general skilled migration (GSM) visas in some subclasses have been stopped temporarily.
The following announcement was made on May 7, 2010
Temporary suspension of Certain General Skilled Migration (GSM) Applications (Subclasses 175, 176 and 475 Only)
The Australian Government has decided to temporarily suspend the acceptance of certain General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa applications. This temporary measure will begin on 8 May 2010 and is expected to remain in effect until the end of 30 June 2010.
The temporary suspension applies only to primary (main) applicants for the following visa subclasses:
- Subclass 175 – Skilled Independent (Migrant) visa
- Subclass 176 – Skilled Sponsored (Migrant) visa
- Subclass 475 – Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa.
This means you cannot apply for these subclasses of visas only from now to 30 June 2010.
This temporary suspension of applications will allow the introduction of changes to immigration laws and the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
Go to the link below to download fact sheets providing details and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
PLEASE DO NOT POST QUESTIONS RELATED TO THIS SUBJECT .
WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT CHANGES WILL BE MADE
Contact a licensed migration agent for immigration advice.
People considering applying for Australian general skilled migration (GSM) visas, in the subclasses that have been stopped temporarily, should delay any preparation steps which involve paying money.
