Skilled Migration from 1 July 2012

The following visas are closed to all new applications from 1 July 2012:

• Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175)
• Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
• Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 475)

The following visas will be closed to all new applications from 1 January 2013:

• Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) Visa (Subclass 886)
• Skilled – Independent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 885)
• Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 487)

Skilled visa options are available in SkillSelect (more information about SkillSelect coming your way)

Source: DIAC