Temporary suspension of certain General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications Temporary suspension of certain General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications – 7 May The Australian Government has decided to temporarily suspend the acceptance of certain General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa applications. This temporary measure will begin on 8 May 2010 and is expected to remain in effect until the end of 30 June 2010. The temporary suspension applies only to primary (main) applicants for the following visa subclasses: * Subclass 175 – Skilled Independent (Migrant) visa * Subclass 176 – Skilled Sponsored (Migrant) visa * Subclass 475 – Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa. Source : http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm#p