Temporary closure in applications for ICT occupations extended

Check out the occupations affected by the extension of this temporary closure.

Sistema australiano acusado de demorar decisiones sobre asuntos de visas rechazadas Source: Public Domain

In November 2016, SBS Hindi reported about Victorian Government’s decision to temporary stop accepting applications for skilled visa for certain ICT occupations.

Skilled visa applications for 11 occupations were temporarily closed by the Victorian Government for certain ICT occupations from 11 November 2016 till 6 March 2017.

On February 6th this year, the state government has revised and extended this date.

Due to a large volume of skilled visa nomination applications received, applications for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) occupations will be closed until 30 June 2017, Victorian Government has said on its website.

Further updates will be provided should this be extended.

The occupations affected by the temporary closure are:

135112   ICT Project Manager

261111   ICT Business Analyst

261112   Systems Analyst

261311   Analyst Programmer

261312   Developer Programmer

261313   Software Engineer

261314   Software Tester

261399   Software and Applications Programmers nec

262111   Database Administrator

262112   ICT Security Specialist

263111   Computer Network and Systems Engineer

This temporary closure will allow processing of all outstanding applications and reduce the risk of delay for future applicants. 

All applications currently in process will be assessed against current guidelines and an outcome will be provided in due course.

Applications for all other occupations eligible for Victorian Government visa nomination remain open.

Applicants applying under the streamlined PhD and 457 pathways are not affected by this closure and may apply with these ICT occupations during this time.

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