Australia has temporarily paused work and holiday visa applications from Brazil and Mongolia. The decision follows the nearing of annual visa caps for these countries. Under the Subclass 462 visa program, Brazil is allocated 500 visas, while Mongolia is allocated 100 visas.
The Australian government announced the pause to manage the flow of visa applications and ensure fair distribution among applicants. The move affects both countries as their quotas approach their annual limits. The pause is expected to last until the quotas are filled or until the end of the fiscal year.
This marks the second time this year Australia has paused visa applications from specific countries. Previously, the country paused applications from several other nations due to similar quota concerns. The policy aims to maintain a balanced approach to immigration and ensure that all eligible applicants have a fair chance of securing a visa. The government has not provided a specific timeline for when applications from Brazil and Mongolia will resume.
