Applications for employment permits are processed in date order of receipt of the fully completed application form and fee, if applicable.
As of 10 June 2026, we are processing applications received on the following dates for the specific types of applications:
| Critical Skills Employment Permit Applications |
| 25 May 2026 |
| New Applications (All permit types excluding Critical Skills) |
| 11 March 2026 |
| Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications (New) |
| 05 May 2026 |
| Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications (Renewal) |
| 12 March 2026 |
| Renewal Applications (All renewable permit types included) |
| 11 March 2026 |
| Reviews / Appeals |
| Reviews received 9 December 2025 |
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