Applications for employment permits are processed in date order of receipt of the fully completed application form and fee, if applicable.
As of 22nd May 2026, we are processing applications received on the following dates for the specific types of applications:
| Critical Skills Employment Permit Applications |
| 7th May 2026 |
| New Applications (All permit types excluding Critical Skills) |
| 6th March 2026 |
| Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications (New) |
| 16th April 2026 |
| Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications (Renewal) |
| 28th February 2026 |
| Renewal Applications (All renewable permit types included) |
| 27th February 2026 |
| Reviews / Appeals |
| Reviews received 9th December 2025 |
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