Processing Times for Common Visa Applications - GloMo

The eternal question! How long is the process going to take? When considering processing times it is important to note:

The Department of Home Affairs (Immigration) publishes the processing times below as basic ‘service standards’. In reality, processing times can differ considerably from much less to much more time.
Lodging an application that is not complete and ready for a decision can significantly delay processing.
Processing times are subject to constant change, and are subject to external factors such as legislative changes, resource challenges etc.

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Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) subclass 186 Visa

Visa type	Stream	75% of applications processed in	90% of applications processed in
186 Employer Nomination Scheme	Agreement	12 months	13 months
186 Employer Nomination Scheme	Direct Entry	13 months	18 months
186 Employer Nomination Scheme	Temporary Residence Transition	12 months	13 months

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) subclass 187 Visa

Visa type	Stream	75% of applications processed in	90% of applications processed in
187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme	Agreement	Unavailable due to low volume of applications	Unavailable due to low volume of applications
187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme	Direct Entry	21 months	24 months
187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme	Temporary Residence Transition	14 months	17 months

Independent Skilled Migration

Visa type	Stream	75% of applications processed in	90% of applications processed in
189 Skilled - Independent	Points-tested	8 months	10 months
189 Skilled - Independent	New Zealand	10 months	11 months
190 Skilled - Nominated		6 months	7 months

Temporary Skills Shortages (TSS) subclass 482 Visa

Visa type	Stream	75% of applications processed in	90% of applications processed in
482 Temporary Skill Shortage	Short-Term	57 days	64 days
482 Temporary Skill Shortage	Medium-Term	55 days	63 days
482 Temporary Skill Shortage	Labour Agreement	28 days	42 days
482 Temporary Skill Shortage	Accredited Sponsor	Generally less than 2 weeks	Generally less than 2 weeks

Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity)

Visa type	75% of applications processed in	90% of applications processed in
400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity)	10 days	20 days

Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa

Visa type	Stream	75% of applications processed in	90% of applications processed in
408 Temporary Activity	Domestic Worker	Unavailable due to low volume of applications	Unavailable due to low volume of applications
408 Temporary Activity	Special Program	35 days	56 days
408 Temporary Activity	Research Activities	39 days	68 days
408 Temporary Activity	Sporting Activities	38 days	82 days
408 Temporary Activity	Entertainment Activities	6 days	15 days

Subclass 858 Distinguished Talent Visa

Visa type	75% of applications processed in	90% of applications processed in
858 Distinguished Talent	Unavailable due to low volume of applications	Unavailable due to low volume of applications

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