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BSMQ Skilled Migration Program temporary closure

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BSMQ Skilled Migration Program temporary closure

BSMQ Skilled Migration Program temporary closure

Due to high demand QLD has closed its skilled migration program temporarily! Effective 30/07/2019; 5:00 pm AEST!

BSMQ has just announced that the BSMQ skilled migration program is temporarily closed due to its unprecedented demand. All the EOIs submitted on 29 – 30 July 2019 (before 5:00 pm AEST) will be assessed over the coming time. All the EOIs submitted before 29/07/2019 and after 30/07/2019; 5 pm AEST will not be considered.

The 489 program is less likely to re-open due to the number of EOIs received and the closure of nominations for the 489 visa on 10 September 2019.

The 190 program will re-open once the applications are assessed. The re-opening dates will be published soon on the website and other social media platforms.

BSMQ Business migration program is open. There are no changes in the business migration program.

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