URGENT UPDATE : Closure of Pandemic Event 408 Visa for New Applicants

URGENT UPDATE : Closure of Pandemic Event 408 Visa for New Applicants

In a joint media release with the Hon Andrew Giles MP, the Australian government has announced significant changes to the Pandemic Event visa. As part of ongoing efforts to streamline the nation’s visa system and respond to changing circumstances, this update outlines the key changes to the Pandemic Event visa and its application process. These changes are aimed at ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of Australia’s visa system, aligning it with the current landscape.

Australian Community Workers Association – ACWA Update

Australian Community Workers Association – ACWA Update

Processing Time Updated

Updated processing time as below:
The processing time for general skills assessment applications is approximately 12 weeks.
The processing time for Aged or Disabled Carer applications under the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement is 4 weeks.

Source: https://www.acwa.org.au/migrants/application-process/

Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists – AIMS Update

Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists – AIMS Update

Processing Time Updated

As per the update, AIMS skills assessment processing time is within 16 weeks of the receipt, however, the verification of documents may extend that time up to 6 months.

Source: https://www.aims.org.au/services/assessment-options/medical-laboratory-scientist-specialisation-ivf-embryologist