Applications for employment permits are processed in date order of receipt of the fully completed application form and fee, if applicable.
As of 13th May 2026, we are processing applications received on the following dates for the specific types of applications:
| Critical Skills Employment Permit Applications |
| 22nd April 2026 |
| New Applications (All permit types excluding Critical Skills) |
| 05 March 2026 |
| Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications (New) |
| 7th April 2026 |
| Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications (Renewal) |
| 27th February 2026 |
| Renewal Applications (All renewable permit types included) |
| 25th February 2026 |
| Reviews |
| Reviews received 9th December 2025 |
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