From 1 July 2022, the Job Ready Program (JRP) will move from a four (4) step program to a three (3) step program.
As a result of this key change, no new applications for the Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA) [Step 1 of the JRP] will be accepted after 30 June 2022.
From 1 July 2022, JRP applications will be accepted for the new three step JRP process by selecting the JRP Program Registration and Eligibility option.
What you need to do
The Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) will introduce changes to the application and assessment process for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) on 1 July 2022. Further details about Home Affairs’ changes can be found on their website: Temporary Graduate visa - Subclass 485 (homeaffairs.gov.au)
The changes to the JRP process align with Home Affairs’ policy changes.
What you need to do
If you have not started your PSA application before 1 July 2022, you will not be able to apply for a PSA. You will need to apply under the new JRP process on or after 1 July 2022.
If you have applied for a PSA outcome before 1 July 2022, your application will be processed and you will receive your PSA outcome.
If you have received a PSA outcome before 1 July 2022, your progress through the JRP will not be affected.
If you are concerned with any impact these changes may have on your visa application, please contact Home Affairs.