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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 6th February 2025, we are processing applications received on the following dates for the specific types of applications:

Critical Skills Employment Permit Applications                  Date
Standard23 January 2025
Trusted Partner04 February 2025
New Applications (All permit types excluding Critical Skills)Date
Standard 14 January 2025
Trusted Partner30 January 2025
Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit Applications   Date
Standard16 January 2025
Trusted Partner30 January 2025
Renewal Applications (All renewable permit types included)Date
Standard 04 December 2024  
Trusted Partner17 January 2025
Reviews for Trusted Partner and Standard permit applicationsDate
Reviews received19 November 2024

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