Immigration Directive No. 8 of 2024active

Trusted Employer Scheme Implementation

Minister of Home AffairsIssued: 1 October 2024Effective: 1 March 2024

Summary

Formalizes the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES) for streamlined work visa processing (target 20 days vs 22 weeks average).

Full Detail

Companies participating in TES benefit from streamlined work visa processing with a target of 20 business days (compared to 22-week average). Reduced administrative and documentary requirements. Designated key account manager for each TES company. Brings DTIC, DEL, and DHA under a single system. Pilot launched 11 October 2023, operational from 1 March 2024. TES membership awards 30 bonus points in the Points-Based System, making it highly valuable for employers hiring foreign talent.

Impact on Applications

Dramatically faster processing for employers in the scheme. 30 PBS bonus points for TES employer job offers. Significant competitive advantage for TES member companies hiring foreign talent.

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Affected Visa Types

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