Subclass 491: TSOL 3A – ‘High Demand’ restrictions
As of 20 March 2020, applications for this category are temporarily restricted until further notice to occupations listed in the ‘High Demand’ section of the Tasmanian Skilled Occupation List (TSOL). Please do not LODGE or PAY for a Subclass 491: 3A application if your nominated occupation is not listed as ‘HIGH DEMAND’ on the TSOL. Your application will NOT be assessed.
The Tasmanian Skilled Occupation List (TSOL) with current restriction information can be found here.
Subclass 491: TSOL 3A – Application processing times
Applications under category 3A lodged prior to 20 March 2020 which specify other occupations will still be assessed, however applicants with ‘High Demand’ occupations will be given priority. As a result the processing times for non-‘High Demand’ category 3A applications will become extended (approximately 6 months from lodgement).
The Tasmanian Skilled Occupation List (TSOL) with current restriction information can be found here.
Bridging Visa holders: s48 bar – unable to lodge due to travel restrictions
If supported for visa state nomination a Subclass 491 applicant who holds a Bridging Visa A, B, C or E while seeking review of a decision would be required to depart Australia in order to lodge their visa application with the Department of Home Affairs. While travel restrictions are in place many applicants will find it difficult to depart Australia and all will be unable to enter Australia (unless exempt).
In an effort to manage this situation, as of 2 April 2020 all applications on hand and lodged thereafter by candidates who hold a Bridging Visa associated with Administrative Appeal Tribunal (AAT) or Federal Court review will continue to be assessed as normal. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised of the outcome and should not reapply until travel restrictions are lifted. All other applications will be placed on hold in our system and when travel restrictions are lifted we will contact applicants to obtain an update of circumstances (such as current residential location and employment details if applicable) to then finalise their application accordingly.
https://www.migration.tas.gov.au/news/skilled_work_regional_visa_491