Employer Sponsored Visa Processing times

Employer Sponsored Visa Processing times

Below are the current published processing times for employer sponsored. 

The Department’s estimated timeframe is based on how long it has taken to process recently finalised applications. It does not guarantee your application will be finalised within this timeframe.

Processing times are impacted by several factors including the volume of applications, Government resources and Government priorities. Processing times are subject to change after lodgement

Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand Visas 

Core Stream 

50% processing in 57 days

90% processed in 4 months

Specialist Skills Stream 

50% processing in 7 days

90% processed in 55 days

Labour Agreement Stream 

50% processing in 71 days

90% processed in 3 months

Subclass 186 Visa Processing times 

Temporary Transition Pathway 

50% processing in 14 months

90% processed in 17 months

Direct Entry Pathway 

50% processing in 6 months

90% processed in 17 months

Labour Agreement Pathway 

50% processing in 4 months

90% processed in 7 months

Subclass 494 Visa Processing times 

Employer Sponsored Pathway 

50% processing in 6 months

90% processed in 8 months

Labour Agreement Pathway 

50% processing in 7 months

90% processed in 9 months

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Disclaimer: The information provided herein is of a general nature only and does not constitute immigration advice. For more detailed and case-specific information or advice, please get in touch with SCA Connect.