Would-be skilled migrants are still waiting for their 489 visas

The wait for 489 regional skilled temporary migrant visas has stretched to three years

The wait for 489 regional skilled temporary migrant visas has stretched to three years Source: SBS News

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In 2019, applicants for the 4-8-9 regional skilled temporary migrant visa were told processing times were around eight months. Three years later, these are their stories.

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