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Skilled Migrant Category Expression of Interest selections deferred due to Cyclone Gabrielle

This month’s Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Expression of Interest (EOI) selection will now take place on Wednesday 22 February 2023.

15 February 2023
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The change to this month’s selection is due to the extreme weather caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Some people are experiencing power outages, internet issues, and have had to leave their homes because of flooding.

EOI submissions are open and should be submitted in time for next week’s draw.

The March 2023 selection will take place as normal.

Skilled Migrant Category visa record
Skilled Migrant Category reopening

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