Australian Visa Processing Times during January 2022.

Visa Processing Times for Visas finalised in January 2022.

These times include grants and refusals.

Due to COVID-19, some visa processing times have been affected and applications may take longer to finalise. The Department has been prioritising processing of visa applications for travellers who are exempt from travel restrictions.

Subclass 100 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 100 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 months.

  • 25% took under 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 10 months
  • 25% took between 10 months and 17 months
  • 15% took between 17 months and 24 months
  • 10% took over 24 months.

Subclass 101 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 101 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 9 months.

  • 25% took under 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 16 months
  • 15% took between 16 months and 24 months
  • 10% took over 24 months.

Subclass 102 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 102 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 14 months.

  • 25% took under 7 months
  • 25% took between 7 months and 14 months
  • 25% took between 14 months and 20 months
  • 15% took between 20 months and 30 months
  • 10% took over 30 months.

Subclass 117 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 117 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 46 months.


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  • 25% took under 28 months
  • 25% took between 28 months and 46 months
  • 25% took between 46 months and 54 months
  • 15% took between 54 months and 73 months
  • 10% took over 73 months.

Subclass 124 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 124 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 22 months.

  • 25% took under 21 months
  • 25% took between 21 months and 22 months
  • 25% took between 22 months and 24 months
  • 15% took between 24 months and 27 months
  • 10% took over 27 months.

Subclass 132 Significant Business History processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 132 Significant Business History visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 33 months.

  • 25% took under 23 months
  • 25% took between 23 months and 33 months
  • 25% took between 33 months and 34 months
  • 15% took between 34 months and 36 months
  • 10% took over 36 months.

Subclass 132 Venture Capital Entrepreneur processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 132 Venture Capital Entrepreneur visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 26 months.

  • 25% took under 20 months
  • 25% took between 20 months and 26 months
  • 25% took between 26 months and 36 months
  • 15% took between 36 months and 40 months
  • 10% took over 40 months.

Subclass 155 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 155 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 1 day.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 2 days
  • 15% took between 2 days and 89 days
  • 10% took over 89 days.

Subclass 157 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 157 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 3 months.

  • 25% took under 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 4 months
  • 15% took between 4 months and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

Subclass 159 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 159 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 186 Direct Entry Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 186 Direct Entry Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 5 months.

  • 25% took under 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 7 months
  • 15% took between 7 months and 10 months
  • 10% took over 10 months.

Subclass 186 Agreement Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 186 Agreement Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 86 days.

  • 25% took under 49 days
  • 25% took between 49 days and 86 days
  • 25% took between 86 days and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 6 months
  • 10% took over 6 months.

Subclass 186 Transition Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 186 Transition Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 6 months.

  • 25% took under 4 months
  • 25% took between 4 months and 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 11 months
  • 15% took between 11 months and 20 months
  • 10% took over 20 months.

Subclass 187 Direct Entry Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 187 Direct Entry Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 24 months.

  • 25% took under 18 months
  • 25% took between 18 months and 24 months
  • 25% took between 24 months and 38 months
  • 15% took between 38 months and 51 months
  • 10% took over 51 months.

Subclass 187 Transition Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 187 Transition Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 8 months.

  • 25% took under 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 8 months
  • 25% took between 8 months and 14 months
  • 15% took between 14 months and 19 months
  • 10% took over 19 months.

Subclass 188 Business Innovation processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 188 Business Innovation visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 25 months.

  • 25% took under 15 months
  • 25% took between 15 months and 25 months
  • 25% took between 25 months and 31 months
  • 15% took between 31 months and 35 months
  • 10% took over 35 months.

Subclass 188 Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 188 Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 33 months.

  • 25% took under 22 months
  • 25% took between 22 months and 33 months
  • 25% took between 33 months and 35 months
  • 15% took between 35 months and 38 months
  • 10% took over 38 months.

Subclass 188 Significant Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 188 Significant Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 13 months.

  • 25% took under 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 13 months
  • 25% took between 13 months and 18 months
  • 15% took between 18 months and 25 months
  • 10% took over 25 months.

Subclass 188 Premium Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 188 Premium Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 188 Entrepreneur processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 188 Entrepreneur visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 4 months.

  • 25% took under 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 4 months
  • 25% took between 4 months and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

Subclass 188 Business Innovation Extension processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 188 Business Innovation Extension visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 9 months.

  • 25% took under 7 months
  • 25% took between 7 months and 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 13 months
  • 15% took between 13 months and 18 months
  • 10% took over 18 months.

Subclass 188 Significant Investor Extension processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 188 Significant Investor Extension visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 9 months.

  • 25% took under 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 10 months
  • 15% took between 10 months and 13 months
  • 10% took over 13 months.

Subclass 189 Points-Tested processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 189 Points-Tested visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 6 months.

  • 25% took under 53 days
  • 25% took between 53 days and 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 22 months
  • 15% took between 22 months and 36 months
  • 10% took over 36 months.

Subclass 189 New Zealand processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 189 New Zealand visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 17 months.

  • 25% took under 16 months
  • 25% took between 16 months and 17 months
  • 25% took between 17 months and 19 months
  • 15% took between 19 months and 20 months
  • 10% took over 20 months.

Subclass 190 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 190 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 7 months.

  • 25% took under 4 months
  • 25% took between 4 months and 7 months
  • 25% took between 7 months and 8 months
  • 15% took between 8 months and 22 months
  • 10% took over 22 months.

Subclass 300 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 300 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 12 months.

  • 25% took under 7 months
  • 25% took between 7 months and 12 months
  • 25% took between 12 months and 23 months
  • 15% took between 23 months and 30 months
  • 10% took over 30 months.

Subclass 309 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 309 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 9 months.

  • 25% took under 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 16 months
  • 15% took between 16 months and 27 months
  • 10% took over 27 months.

Subclass 400 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 400 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 days.

  • 25% took under 4 days
  • 25% took between 4 days and 10 days
  • 25% took between 10 days and 31 days
  • 15% took between 31 days and 45 days
  • 10% took over 45 days.

Subclass 400 Highly Specialised Work processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 400 Highly Specialised Work visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 days.

  • 25% took under 4 days
  • 25% took between 4 days and 10 days
  • 25% took between 10 days and 31 days
  • 15% took between 31 days and 45 days
  • 10% took over 45 days.

Subclass 403 Government Agreement processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 403 Government Agreement visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 17 days.

  • 25% took under 4 days
  • 25% took between 4 days and 17 days
  • 25% took between 17 days and 60 days
  • 15% took between 60 days and 4 months
  • 10% took over 4 months.

Subclass 403 Foreign Government Agency processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 403 Foreign Government Agency visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 32 days.

  • 25% took under 8 days
  • 25% took between 8 days and 32 days
  • 25% took between 32 days and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 10 months
  • 10% took over 10 months.

Subclass 403 Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 403 Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 403 Seasonal Worker Program processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 403 Seasonal Worker Program visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 4 days.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 4 days
  • 25% took between 4 days and 11 days
  • 15% took between 11 days and 16 days
  • 10% took over 16 days.

Subclass 403 Privileges and Immunities processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 403 Privileges and Immunities visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 13 days.

  • 25% took under 2 days
  • 25% took between 2 days and 13 days
  • 25% took between 13 days and 28 days
  • 15% took between 28 days and 3 months
  • 10% took over 3 months.

Subclass 403 Pacific Labour Scheme processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 403 Pacific Labour Scheme visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 11 days.

  • 25% took under 7 days
  • 25% took between 7 days and 11 days
  • 25% took between 11 days and 14 days
  • 15% took between 14 days and 25 days
  • 10% took over 25 days.

Subclass 407 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 407 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 63 days.

  • 25% took under 27 days
  • 25% took between 27 days and 63 days
  • 25% took between 63 days and 82 days
  • 15% took between 82 days and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

Subclass 408 Entertainment Activities processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 408 Entertainment Activities visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 19 days.

  • 25% took under 11 days
  • 25% took between 11 days and 19 days
  • 25% took between 19 days and 36 days
  • 15% took between 36 days and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

Subclass 408 Research Activities processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 408 Research Activities visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 5 months.

  • 25% took under 42 days
  • 25% took between 42 days and 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 9 months
  • 15% took between 9 months and 12 months
  • 10% took over 12 months.

Subclass 408 Religious Work processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 408 Religious Work visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 7 months.

  • 25% took under 85 days
  • 25% took between 85 days and 7 months
  • 25% took between 7 months and 11 months
  • 15% took between 11 months and 15 months
  • 10% took over 15 months.

Subclass 408 Special Programs processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 408 Special Programs visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 29 days.

  • 25% took under 21 days
  • 25% took between 21 days and 29 days
  • 25% took between 29 days and 38 days
  • 15% took between 38 days and 44 days
  • 10% took over 44 days.

Subclass 408 Invited for Other Social and Cultural Activity processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 408 Invited for Other Social and Cultural Activity visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 3 days.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 3 days
  • 25% took between 3 days and 9 days
  • 15% took between 9 days and 17 months
  • 10% took over 17 months.

Subclass 408 Australian Government Endorsed Events processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 408 Australian Government Endorsed Events visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 85 days.

  • 25% took under 53 days
  • 25% took between 53 days and 85 days
  • 25% took between 85 days and 4 months
  • 15% took between 4 months and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

Subclass 408 Exchange Arrangements processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 408 Exchange Arrangements visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 408 Superyacht Crew processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 408 Superyacht Crew visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 14 days.

  • 25% took under 5 days
  • 25% took between 5 days and 14 days
  • 25% took between 14 days and 26 days
  • 15% took between 26 days and 57 days
  • 10% took over 57 days.

Subclass 408 Domestic Work for Executives processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 408 Domestic Work for Executives visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 408 Sporting Activities processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 408 Sporting Activities visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 12 days.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 12 days
  • 25% took between 12 days and 21 days
  • 15% took between 21 days and 44 days
  • 10% took over 44 days.

Subclass 417 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 417 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 1 day.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 19 days
  • 15% took between 19 days and 12 months
  • 10% took over 12 months.

Subclass 445 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 445 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 5 months.

  • 25% took under 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 6 months
  • 15% took between 6 months and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

Subclass 461 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 461 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 23 months.

  • 25% took under 20 months
  • 25% took between 20 months and 23 months
  • 25% took between 23 months and 27 months
  • 15% took between 27 months and 31 months
  • 10% took over 31 months.

Subclass 462 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 462 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 11 months.

  • 25% took under 28 days
  • 25% took between 28 days and 11 months
  • 25% took between 11 months and 20 months
  • 15% took between 20 months and 21 months
  • 10% took over 21 months.

Subclass 476 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 476 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 17 months.

  • 25% took under 13 months
  • 25% took between 13 months and 17 months
  • 25% took between 17 months and 21 months
  • 15% took between 21 months and 36 months
  • 10% took over 36 months.

Subclass 482 Short-term processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 482 Short-term visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 53 days.

  • 25% took under 36 days
  • 25% took between 36 days and 53 days
  • 25% took between 53 days and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 14 months
  • 10% took over 14 months.

Subclass 482 Medium-term processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 482 Medium-term visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 49 days.

  • 25% took under 33 days
  • 25% took between 33 days and 49 days
  • 25% took between 49 days and 3 months
  • 15% took between 3 months and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

Subclass 482 Labour Agreement processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 482 Labour Agreement visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 46 days.

  • 25% took under 36 days
  • 25% took between 36 days and 46 days
  • 25% took between 46 days and 71 days
  • 15% took between 71 days and 6 months
  • 10% took over 6 months.

Subclass 482 Sponsorship processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 482 Sponsorship visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 31 days.

  • 25% took under 29 days
  • 25% took between 29 days and 31 days
  • 25% took between 31 days and 62 days
  • 15% took between 62 days and 85 days
  • 10% took over 85 days.

Subclass 482 Nomination processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 482 Nomination visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 12 days.

  • 25% took under 1 days
  • 25% took between 1 days and 12 days
  • 25% took between 12 days and 39 days
  • 15% took between 39 days and 10 months
  • 10% took over 10 months.

Subclass 485 Graduate Work processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 485 Graduate Work visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 months.

  • 25% took under 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 10 months
  • 25% took between 10 months and 10 months
  • 15% took between 10 months and 12 months
  • 10% took over 12 months.

Subclass 485 Post-Study Work processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 485 Post-Study Work visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 months.

  • 25% took under 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 10 months
  • 25% took between 10 months and 10 months
  • 15% took between 10 months and 11 months
  • 10% took over 11 months.

Subclass 489 First Provisional processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 489 First Provisional visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 22 months.

  • 25% took under 20 months
  • 25% took between 20 months and 22 months
  • 25% took between 22 months and 26 months
  • 15% took between 26 months and 31 months
  • 10% took over 31 months.

Subclass 491 State/Territory Government Nominated Regional processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 491 State/Territory Government Nominated Regional visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 6 months.

  • 25% took under 78 days
  • 25% took between 78 days and 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 9 months
  • 15% took between 9 months and 20 months
  • 10% took over 20 months.

Subclass 491 Family Sponsored Regional processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 491 Family Sponsored Regional visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 4 months.

  • 25% took under 73 days
  • 25% took between 73 days and 4 months
  • 25% took between 4 months and 10 months
  • 15% took between 10 months and 13 months
  • 10% took over 13 months.

Subclass 494 Employer Sponsored processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 494 Employer Sponsored visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 70 days.

  • 25% took under 49 days
  • 25% took between 49 days and 70 days
  • 25% took between 70 days and 4 months
  • 15% took between 4 months and 8 months
  • 10% took over 8 months.

Subclass 494 Labour Agreement processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 494 Labour Agreement visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 3 months.

  • 25% took under 58 days
  • 25% took between 58 days and 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

Subclass 500 Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 500 Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 14 days.

  • 25% took under 7 days
  • 25% took between 7 days and 14 days
  • 25% took between 14 days and 29 days
  • 15% took between 29 days and 57 days
  • 10% took over 57 days.

Subclass 500 Postgraduate Research Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 500 Postgraduate Research Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 28 days.

  • 25% took under 15 days
  • 25% took between 15 days and 28 days
  • 25% took between 28 days and 3 months
  • 15% took between 3 months and 6 months
  • 10% took over 6 months.

Subclass 500 Independent ELICOS Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 500 Independent ELICOS Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 28 days.

  • 25% took under 17 days
  • 25% took between 17 days and 28 days
  • 25% took between 28 days and 4 months
  • 15% took between 4 months and 15 months
  • 10% took over 15 months.

Subclass 500 Schools Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 500 Schools Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 29 days.

  • 25% took under 17 days
  • 25% took between 17 days and 29 days
  • 25% took between 29 days and 59 days
  • 15% took between 59 days and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

Subclass 500 Vocational Education and Training Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 500 Vocational Education and Training Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 89 days.

  • 25% took under 26 days
  • 25% took between 26 days and 89 days
  • 25% took between 89 days and 7 months
  • 15% took between 7 months and 11 months
  • 10% took over 11 months.

Subclass 500 Higher Education Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 500 Higher Education Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 19 days.

  • 25% took under 10 days
  • 25% took between 10 days and 19 days
  • 25% took between 19 days and 38 days
  • 15% took between 38 days and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

Subclass 500 Non-Award Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 500 Non-Award Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 2 days.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 2 days
  • 25% took between 2 days and 14 days
  • 15% took between 14 days and 22 days
  • 10% took over 22 days.

Subclass 590 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 590 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 31 days.

  • 25% took under 21 days
  • 25% took between 21 days and 31 days
  • 25% took between 31 days and 88 days
  • 15% took between 88 days and 6 months
  • 10% took over 6 months.

Subclass 600 Tourist processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 600 Tourist visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 32 days.

  • 25% took under 15 days
  • 25% took between 15 days and 32 days
  • 25% took between 32 days and 64 days
  • 15% took between 64 days and 11 months
  • 10% took over 11 months.

Subclass 600 Sponsored Family processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 600 Sponsored Family visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 44 days.

  • 25% took under 28 days
  • 25% took between 28 days and 44 days
  • 25% took between 44 days and 72 days
  • 15% took between 72 days and 10 months
  • 10% took over 10 months.

Subclass 600 Business Visitor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 600 Business Visitor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 7 days.

  • 25% took under 3 days
  • 25% took between 3 days and 7 days
  • 25% took between 7 days and 11 days
  • 15% took between 11 days and 17 days
  • 10% took over 17 days.

Subclass 602 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 602 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 14 days.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 14 days
  • 25% took between 14 days and 42 days
  • 15% took between 42 days and 3 months
  • 10% took over 3 months.

Subclass 651 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 651 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 1 day.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 4 days
  • 15% took between 4 days and 30 days
  • 10% took over 30 days.

Subclass 771 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 771 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 9 days.

  • 25% took under 3 days
  • 25% took between 3 days and 9 days
  • 25% took between 9 days and 19 days
  • 15% took between 19 days and 31 days
  • 10% took over 31 days.

Subclass 801 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 801 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 6 months.

  • 25% took under 65 days
  • 25% took between 65 days and 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 12 months
  • 15% took between 12 months and 20 months
  • 10% took over 20 months.

Subclass 802 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 802 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 months.

  • 25% took under 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 10 months
  • 25% took between 10 months and 14 months
  • 15% took between 14 months and 27 months
  • 10% took over 27 months.

Subclass 808 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 808 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 15 days.

  • 25% took under 3 days
  • 25% took between 3 days and 15 days
  • 25% took between 15 days and 34 days
  • 15% took between 34 days and 67 days
  • 10% took over 67 days.

Subclass 820 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 820 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 months.

  • 25% took under 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 10 months
  • 25% took between 10 months and 21 months
  • 15% took between 21 months and 33 months
  • 10% took over 33 months.

Subclass 837 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 837 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 858 Global Talent Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 858 Global Talent Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 46 days.

  • 25% took under 33 days
  • 25% took between 33 days and 46 days
  • 25% took between 46 days and 90 days
  • 15% took between 90 days and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

Subclass 858 Distinguished Talent processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 858 Distinguished Talent visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 18 months.

  • 25% took under 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 18 months
  • 25% took between 18 months and 23 months
  • 15% took between 23 months and 25 months
  • 10% took over 25 months.

Subclass 870 Sponsorship processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 870 Sponsorship visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 5 months.

  • 25% took under 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

Subclass 870 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 870 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 11 months.

  • 25% took under 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 11 months
  • 25% took between 11 months and 20 months
  • 15% took between 20 months and 23 months
  • 10% took over 23 months.

Subclass 887 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 887 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 14 months.

  • 25% took under 8 months
  • 25% took between 8 months and 14 months
  • 25% took between 14 months and 17 months
  • 15% took between 17 months and 20 months
  • 10% took over 20 months.

Subclass 888 Business Innovation processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 888 Business Innovation visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 22 months.

  • 25% took under 19 months
  • 25% took between 19 months and 22 months
  • 25% took between 22 months and 24 months
  • 15% took between 24 months and 26 months
  • 10% took over 26 months.

Subclass 888 Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 888 Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 22 months.

  • 25% took under 20 months
  • 25% took between 20 months and 22 months
  • 25% took between 22 months and 23 months
  • 15% took between 23 months and 24 months
  • 10% took over 24 months.

Subclass 888 Premium Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 888 Premium Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 888 Significant Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 888 Significant Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 25 months.

  • 25% took under 24 months
  • 25% took between 24 months and 25 months
  • 25% took between 25 months and 26 months
  • 15% took between 26 months and 27 months
  • 10% took over 27 months.

Subclass 888 Entrepreneur processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 888 Entrepreneur visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 890 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 890 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 891 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 891 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 892 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 892 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 893 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 893 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

Subclass 988 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 988 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 1 day.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 6 days
  • 15% took between 6 days and 10 days
  • 10% took over 10 days.

Subclass 100 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for Subclass 100 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 months.

  • 25% took under 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 10 months
  • 25% took between 10 months and 17 months
  • 15% took between 17 months and 24 months
  • 10% took over 24 months.

subclass 101 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 101 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 9 months.

  • 25% took under 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 16 months
  • 15% took between 16 months and 24 months
  • 10% took over 24 months.

subclass 102 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 102 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 14 months.

  • 25% took under 7 months
  • 25% took between 7 months and 14 months
  • 25% took between 14 months and 20 months
  • 15% took between 20 months and 30 months
  • 10% took over 30 months.

subclass 117 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 117 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 46 months.

  • 25% took under 28 months
  • 25% took between 28 months and 46 months
  • 25% took between 46 months and 54 months
  • 15% took between 54 months and 73 months
  • 10% took over 73 months.

subclass 124 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 124 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 22 months.

  • 25% took under 21 months
  • 25% took between 21 months and 22 months
  • 25% took between 22 months and 24 months
  • 15% took between 24 months and 27 months
  • 10% took over 27 months.

subclass 132 Significant Business History processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 132 Significant Business History visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 33 months.

  • 25% took under 23 months
  • 25% took between 23 months and 33 months
  • 25% took between 33 months and 34 months
  • 15% took between 34 months and 36 months
  • 10% took over 36 months.

subclass 132 Venture Capital Entrepreneur processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 132 Venture Capital Entrepreneur visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 26 months.

  • 25% took under 20 months
  • 25% took between 20 months and 26 months
  • 25% took between 26 months and 36 months
  • 15% took between 36 months and 40 months
  • 10% took over 40 months.

subclass 155 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 155 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 1 day.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 2 days
  • 15% took between 2 days and 89 days
  • 10% took over 89 days.

subclass 157 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 157 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 3 months.

  • 25% took under 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 4 months
  • 15% took between 4 months and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

subclass 159 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 159 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 186 Direct Entry Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 186 Direct Entry Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 5 months.

  • 25% took under 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 7 months
  • 15% took between 7 months and 10 months
  • 10% took over 10 months.

subclass 186 Agreement Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 186 Agreement Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 86 days.

  • 25% took under 49 days
  • 25% took between 49 days and 86 days
  • 25% took between 86 days and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 6 months
  • 10% took over 6 months.

subclass 186 Transition Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 186 Transition Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 6 months.

  • 25% took under 4 months
  • 25% took between 4 months and 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 11 months
  • 15% took between 11 months and 20 months
  • 10% took over 20 months.

subclass 187 Direct Entry Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 187 Direct Entry Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 24 months.

  • 25% took under 18 months
  • 25% took between 18 months and 24 months
  • 25% took between 24 months and 38 months
  • 15% took between 38 months and 51 months
  • 10% took over 51 months.

subclass 187 Transition Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 187 Transition Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 8 months.

  • 25% took under 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 8 months
  • 25% took between 8 months and 14 months
  • 15% took between 14 months and 19 months
  • 10% took over 19 months.

subclass 188 Business Innovation processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 188 Business Innovation visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 25 months.

  • 25% took under 15 months
  • 25% took between 15 months and 25 months
  • 25% took between 25 months and 31 months
  • 15% took between 31 months and 35 months
  • 10% took over 35 months.

subclass 188 Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 188 Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 33 months.

  • 25% took under 22 months
  • 25% took between 22 months and 33 months
  • 25% took between 33 months and 35 months
  • 15% took between 35 months and 38 months
  • 10% took over 38 months.

subclass 188 Significant Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 188 Significant Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 13 months.

  • 25% took under 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 13 months
  • 25% took between 13 months and 18 months
  • 15% took between 18 months and 25 months
  • 10% took over 25 months.

subclass 188 Premium Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 188 Premium Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 188 Entrepreneur processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 188 Entrepreneur visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 4 months.

  • 25% took under 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 4 months
  • 25% took between 4 months and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

subclass 188 Business Innovation Extension processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 188 Business Innovation Extension visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 9 months.

  • 25% took under 7 months
  • 25% took between 7 months and 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 13 months
  • 15% took between 13 months and 18 months
  • 10% took over 18 months.

subclass 188 Significant Investor Extension processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 188 Significant Investor Extension visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 9 months.

  • 25% took under 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 10 months
  • 15% took between 10 months and 13 months
  • 10% took over 13 months.

subclass 189 Points-Tested processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 189 Points-Tested visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 6 months.

  • 25% took under 53 days
  • 25% took between 53 days and 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 22 months
  • 15% took between 22 months and 36 months
  • 10% took over 36 months.

subclass 189 New Zealand processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 189 New Zealand visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 17 months.

  • 25% took under 16 months
  • 25% took between 16 months and 17 months
  • 25% took between 17 months and 19 months
  • 15% took between 19 months and 20 months
  • 10% took over 20 months.

subclass 190 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 190 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 7 months.

  • 25% took under 4 months
  • 25% took between 4 months and 7 months
  • 25% took between 7 months and 8 months
  • 15% took between 8 months and 22 months
  • 10% took over 22 months.

subclass 300 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 300 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 12 months.

  • 25% took under 7 months
  • 25% took between 7 months and 12 months
  • 25% took between 12 months and 23 months
  • 15% took between 23 months and 30 months
  • 10% took over 30 months.

subclass 309 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 309 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 9 months.

  • 25% took under 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 16 months
  • 15% took between 16 months and 27 months
  • 10% took over 27 months.

subclass 400 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 400 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 days.

  • 25% took under 4 days
  • 25% took between 4 days and 10 days
  • 25% took between 10 days and 31 days
  • 15% took between 31 days and 45 days
  • 10% took over 45 days.

subclass 400 Highly Specialised Work processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 400 Highly Specialised Work visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 days.

  • 25% took under 4 days
  • 25% took between 4 days and 10 days
  • 25% took between 10 days and 31 days
  • 15% took between 31 days and 45 days
  • 10% took over 45 days.

subclass 403 Government Agreement processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 403 Government Agreement visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 17 days.

  • 25% took under 4 days
  • 25% took between 4 days and 17 days
  • 25% took between 17 days and 60 days
  • 15% took between 60 days and 4 months
  • 10% took over 4 months.

subclass 403 Foreign Government Agency processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 403 Foreign Government Agency visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 32 days.

  • 25% took under 8 days
  • 25% took between 8 days and 32 days
  • 25% took between 32 days and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 10 months
  • 10% took over 10 months.

subclass 403 Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 403 Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 403 Seasonal Worker Program processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 403 Seasonal Worker Program visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 4 days.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 4 days
  • 25% took between 4 days and 11 days
  • 15% took between 11 days and 16 days
  • 10% took over 16 days.

subclass 403 Privileges and Immunities processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 403 Privileges and Immunities visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 13 days.

  • 25% took under 2 days
  • 25% took between 2 days and 13 days
  • 25% took between 13 days and 28 days
  • 15% took between 28 days and 3 months
  • 10% took over 3 months.

subclass 403 Pacific Labour Scheme processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 403 Pacific Labour Scheme visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 11 days.

  • 25% took under 7 days
  • 25% took between 7 days and 11 days
  • 25% took between 11 days and 14 days
  • 15% took between 14 days and 25 days
  • 10% took over 25 days.

subclass 407 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 407 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 63 days.

  • 25% took under 27 days
  • 25% took between 27 days and 63 days
  • 25% took between 63 days and 82 days
  • 15% took between 82 days and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

subclass 408 Entertainment Activities processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 408 Entertainment Activities visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 19 days.

  • 25% took under 11 days
  • 25% took between 11 days and 19 days
  • 25% took between 19 days and 36 days
  • 15% took between 36 days and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

subclass 408 Research Activities processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 408 Research Activities visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 5 months.

  • 25% took under 42 days
  • 25% took between 42 days and 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 9 months
  • 15% took between 9 months and 12 months
  • 10% took over 12 months.

subclass 408 Religious Work processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 408 Religious Work visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 7 months.

  • 25% took under 85 days
  • 25% took between 85 days and 7 months
  • 25% took between 7 months and 11 months
  • 15% took between 11 months and 15 months
  • 10% took over 15 months.

subclass 408 Special Programs processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 408 Special Programs visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 29 days.

  • 25% took under 21 days
  • 25% took between 21 days and 29 days
  • 25% took between 29 days and 38 days
  • 15% took between 38 days and 44 days
  • 10% took over 44 days.

subclass 408 Invited for Other Social and Cultural Activity processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 408 Invited for Other Social and Cultural Activity visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 3 days.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 3 days
  • 25% took between 3 days and 9 days
  • 15% took between 9 days and 17 months
  • 10% took over 17 months.

subclass 408 Australian Government Endorsed Events processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 408 Australian Government Endorsed Events visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 85 days.

  • 25% took under 53 days
  • 25% took between 53 days and 85 days
  • 25% took between 85 days and 4 months
  • 15% took between 4 months and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

subclass 408 Exchange Arrangements processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 408 Exchange Arrangements visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 408 Superyacht Crew processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 408 Superyacht Crew visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 14 days.

  • 25% took under 5 days
  • 25% took between 5 days and 14 days
  • 25% took between 14 days and 26 days
  • 15% took between 26 days and 57 days
  • 10% took over 57 days.

subclass 408 Domestic Work for Executives processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 408 Domestic Work for Executives visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 408 Sporting Activities processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 408 Sporting Activities visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 12 days.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 12 days
  • 25% took between 12 days and 21 days
  • 15% took between 21 days and 44 days
  • 10% took over 44 days.

subclass 417 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 417 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 1 day.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 19 days
  • 15% took between 19 days and 12 months
  • 10% took over 12 months.

subclass 445 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 445 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 5 months.

  • 25% took under 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 6 months
  • 15% took between 6 months and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

subclass 461 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 461 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 23 months.

  • 25% took under 20 months
  • 25% took between 20 months and 23 months
  • 25% took between 23 months and 27 months
  • 15% took between 27 months and 31 months
  • 10% took over 31 months.

subclass 462 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 462 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 11 months.

  • 25% took under 28 days
  • 25% took between 28 days and 11 months
  • 25% took between 11 months and 20 months
  • 15% took between 20 months and 21 months
  • 10% took over 21 months.

subclass 476 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 476 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 17 months.

  • 25% took under 13 months
  • 25% took between 13 months and 17 months
  • 25% took between 17 months and 21 months
  • 15% took between 21 months and 36 months
  • 10% took over 36 months.

subclass 482 Short-term processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 482 Short-term visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 53 days.

  • 25% took under 36 days
  • 25% took between 36 days and 53 days
  • 25% took between 53 days and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 14 months
  • 10% took over 14 months.

subclass 482 Medium-term processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 482 Medium-term visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 49 days.

  • 25% took under 33 days
  • 25% took between 33 days and 49 days
  • 25% took between 49 days and 3 months
  • 15% took between 3 months and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

subclass 482 Labour Agreement processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 482 Labour Agreement visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 46 days.

  • 25% took under 36 days
  • 25% took between 36 days and 46 days
  • 25% took between 46 days and 71 days
  • 15% took between 71 days and 6 months
  • 10% took over 6 months.

subclass 482 Sponsorship processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 482 Sponsorship visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 31 days.

  • 25% took under 29 days
  • 25% took between 29 days and 31 days
  • 25% took between 31 days and 62 days
  • 15% took between 62 days and 85 days
  • 10% took over 85 days.

subclass 482 Nomination processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 482 Nomination visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 12 days.

  • 25% took under 1 days
  • 25% took between 1 days and 12 days
  • 25% took between 12 days and 39 days
  • 15% took between 39 days and 10 months
  • 10% took over 10 months.

subclass 485 Graduate Work processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 485 Graduate Work visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 months.

  • 25% took under 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 10 months
  • 25% took between 10 months and 10 months
  • 15% took between 10 months and 12 months
  • 10% took over 12 months.

subclass 485 Post-Study Work processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 485 Post-Study Work visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 months.

  • 25% took under 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 10 months
  • 25% took between 10 months and 10 months
  • 15% took between 10 months and 11 months
  • 10% took over 11 months.

subclass 489 First Provisional processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 489 First Provisional visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 22 months.

  • 25% took under 20 months
  • 25% took between 20 months and 22 months
  • 25% took between 22 months and 26 months
  • 15% took between 26 months and 31 months
  • 10% took over 31 months.

subclass 491 State/Territory Government Nominated Regional processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 491 State/Territory Government Nominated Regional visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 6 months.

  • 25% took under 78 days
  • 25% took between 78 days and 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 9 months
  • 15% took between 9 months and 20 months
  • 10% took over 20 months.

subclass 491 Family Sponsored Regional processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 491 Family Sponsored Regional visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 4 months.

  • 25% took under 73 days
  • 25% took between 73 days and 4 months
  • 25% took between 4 months and 10 months
  • 15% took between 10 months and 13 months
  • 10% took over 13 months.

subclass 494 Employer Sponsored processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 494 Employer Sponsored visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 70 days.

  • 25% took under 49 days
  • 25% took between 49 days and 70 days
  • 25% took between 70 days and 4 months
  • 15% took between 4 months and 8 months
  • 10% took over 8 months.

subclass 494 Labour Agreement processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 494 Labour Agreement visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 3 months.

  • 25% took under 58 days
  • 25% took between 58 days and 3 months
  • 25% took between 3 months and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 7 months
  • 10% took over 7 months.

subclass 500 Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 500 Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 14 days.

  • 25% took under 7 days
  • 25% took between 7 days and 14 days
  • 25% took between 14 days and 29 days
  • 15% took between 29 days and 57 days
  • 10% took over 57 days.

subclass 500 Postgraduate Research Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 500 Postgraduate Research Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 28 days.

  • 25% took under 15 days
  • 25% took between 15 days and 28 days
  • 25% took between 28 days and 3 months
  • 15% took between 3 months and 6 months
  • 10% took over 6 months.

subclass 500 Independent ELICOS Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 500 Independent ELICOS Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 28 days.

  • 25% took under 17 days
  • 25% took between 17 days and 28 days
  • 25% took between 28 days and 4 months
  • 15% took between 4 months and 15 months
  • 10% took over 15 months.

subclass 500 Schools Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 500 Schools Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 29 days.

  • 25% took under 17 days
  • 25% took between 17 days and 29 days
  • 25% took between 29 days and 59 days
  • 15% took between 59 days and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

subclass 500 Vocational Education and Training Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 500 Vocational Education and Training Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 89 days.

  • 25% took under 26 days
  • 25% took between 26 days and 89 days
  • 25% took between 89 days and 7 months
  • 15% took between 7 months and 11 months
  • 10% took over 11 months.

subclass 500 Higher Education Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 500 Higher Education Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 19 days.

  • 25% took under 10 days
  • 25% took between 10 days and 19 days
  • 25% took between 19 days and 38 days
  • 15% took between 38 days and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

subclass 500 Non-Award Sector processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 500 Non-Award Sector visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 2 days.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 2 days
  • 25% took between 2 days and 14 days
  • 15% took between 14 days and 22 days
  • 10% took over 22 days.

subclass 590 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 590 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 31 days.

  • 25% took under 21 days
  • 25% took between 21 days and 31 days
  • 25% took between 31 days and 88 days
  • 15% took between 88 days and 6 months
  • 10% took over 6 months.

subclass 600 Tourist processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 600 Tourist visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 32 days.

  • 25% took under 15 days
  • 25% took between 15 days and 32 days
  • 25% took between 32 days and 64 days
  • 15% took between 64 days and 11 months
  • 10% took over 11 months.

subclass 600 Sponsored Family processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 600 Sponsored Family visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 44 days.

  • 25% took under 28 days
  • 25% took between 28 days and 44 days
  • 25% took between 44 days and 72 days
  • 15% took between 72 days and 10 months
  • 10% took over 10 months.

subclass 600 Business Visitor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 600 Business Visitor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 7 days.

  • 25% took under 3 days
  • 25% took between 3 days and 7 days
  • 25% took between 7 days and 11 days
  • 15% took between 11 days and 17 days
  • 10% took over 17 days.

subclass 602 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 602 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 14 days.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 14 days
  • 25% took between 14 days and 42 days
  • 15% took between 42 days and 3 months
  • 10% took over 3 months.

subclass 651 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 651 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 1 day.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 4 days
  • 15% took between 4 days and 30 days
  • 10% took over 30 days.

subclass 771 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 771 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 9 days.

  • 25% took under 3 days
  • 25% took between 3 days and 9 days
  • 25% took between 9 days and 19 days
  • 15% took between 19 days and 31 days
  • 10% took over 31 days.

subclass 801 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 801 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 6 months.

  • 25% took under 65 days
  • 25% took between 65 days and 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 12 months
  • 15% took between 12 months and 20 months
  • 10% took over 20 months.

subclass 802 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 802 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 months.

  • 25% took under 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 10 months
  • 25% took between 10 months and 14 months
  • 15% took between 14 months and 27 months
  • 10% took over 27 months.

subclass 808 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 808 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 15 days.

  • 25% took under 3 days
  • 25% took between 3 days and 15 days
  • 25% took between 15 days and 34 days
  • 15% took between 34 days and 67 days
  • 10% took over 67 days.

subclass 820 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 820 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 10 months.

  • 25% took under 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 10 months
  • 25% took between 10 months and 21 months
  • 15% took between 21 months and 33 months
  • 10% took over 33 months.

subclass 837 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 837 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 858 Global Talent Pathway processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 858 Global Talent Pathway visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 46 days.

  • 25% took under 33 days
  • 25% took between 33 days and 46 days
  • 25% took between 46 days and 90 days
  • 15% took between 90 days and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

subclass 858 Distinguished Talent processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 858 Distinguished Talent visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 18 months.

  • 25% took under 9 months
  • 25% took between 9 months and 18 months
  • 25% took between 18 months and 23 months
  • 15% took between 23 months and 25 months
  • 10% took over 25 months.

subclass 870 Sponsorship processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 870 Sponsorship visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 5 months.

  • 25% took under 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 5 months
  • 25% took between 5 months and 5 months
  • 15% took between 5 months and 5 months
  • 10% took over 5 months.

subclass 870 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 870 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 11 months.

  • 25% took under 6 months
  • 25% took between 6 months and 11 months
  • 25% took between 11 months and 20 months
  • 15% took between 20 months and 23 months
  • 10% took over 23 months.

subclass 887 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 887 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 14 months.

  • 25% took under 8 months
  • 25% took between 8 months and 14 months
  • 25% took between 14 months and 17 months
  • 15% took between 17 months and 20 months
  • 10% took over 20 months.

subclass 888 Business Innovation processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 888 Business Innovation visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 22 months.

  • 25% took under 19 months
  • 25% took between 19 months and 22 months
  • 25% took between 22 months and 24 months
  • 15% took between 24 months and 26 months
  • 10% took over 26 months.

subclass 888 Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 888 Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 22 months.

  • 25% took under 20 months
  • 25% took between 20 months and 22 months
  • 25% took between 22 months and 23 months
  • 15% took between 23 months and 24 months
  • 10% took over 24 months.

subclass 888 Premium Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 888 Premium Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 888 Significant Investor processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 888 Significant Investor visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 25 months.

  • 25% took under 24 months
  • 25% took between 24 months and 25 months
  • 25% took between 25 months and 26 months
  • 15% took between 26 months and 27 months
  • 10% took over 27 months.

subclass 888 Entrepreneur processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 888 Entrepreneur visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 890 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 890 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 891 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 891 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 892 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 892 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 893 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 893 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was n/a.

  • 25% took under n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 25% took between n/a and n/a
  • 15% took between n/a and n/a
  • 10% took over n/a.

subclass 988 processing times in January 2022.

Median average processing time for subclass 988 visas, that were finalised in January 2022, was 1 day.

  • 25% took under 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 1 day
  • 25% took between 1 day and 6 days
  • 15% took between 6 days and 10 days
  • 10% took over 10 days.
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