According to the latest updates, the General Skilled Migration Worker Visa to Australia is suspended until further notice for all new applications. It is a Permanent Resident Visa which is issued by the Australian government. This visa authorises qualified foreign nationals and their eligible family members to live, study, and work in Australia.
Latest Updates About GSM Program – 2020/21
The following are the latest updates about skilled migration visas in Australia:
- The Australian Government is yet to allocate nomination quotas to states and territories for the 2020/21 program year.
- The Northern Territory was provided with a very small interim allocation, which has now been depleted. The NT Government is currently unable to issue nominations under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program.
- Applications for nomination under the Business Investment once the Australian Government has allocated quotas to the NT.
- There is no guarantee that all applicants who meet the NT nomination criteria will be nominated.
*Kindly note: For those who wish to renew their current visa, the nomination application may not be finalised before their respective visa expires. It is important to remain lawful at all times and obtain professional migration advice on options available to you.
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