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Temporary suspension of certain General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications – 7 May

Temporary suspension of certain General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications – 7 May, 2010

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.

See:

Fact Sheet – Temporary Suspension of Certain General Skilled Migration Applications (Subclass 175, 176 and 475 only) ( 61KB PDF file)

Frequently Asked Questions – Temporary Suspension of Certain General Skilled Migration Applications (Subclass 175, 176 and 475 only) (110KB PDF file)

 

SOURCE: www.immi.gov.au

 

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