Processing Times for Subclass 482 visas.
These are the official times, quoted by Australian Immigration, for the subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visas finalised in the month of March 2022.
Last updated: 2 May 2022 (for month of March 2022)
Visa processing times are calculated from the date of application to the date of grant or refusal.
Currently, the Department is prioritising applications on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) and those in critical sectors as per Ministerial Directions.
Subclass 482 Short-term processing times in March 2022.
Median average processing time for Subclass 482 Short-term visas, that were finalised in March 2022, was 83 days.
- 25% took under 44 days
- 25% took between 44 days and 83 days
- 25% took between 83 days and 12 months
- 15% took between 12 months and 15 months
- 10% took over 15 months.
Subclass 482 Medium-term processing times in March 2022.
Median average processing time for Subclass 482 Medium-term visas, that were finalised in March 2022, was 46 days.
- 25% took under 30 days
- 25% took between 30 days and 46 days
- 25% took between 46 days and 3 months
- 15% took between 3 months and 9 months
- 10% took over 9 months.
Subclass 482 Labour Agreement processing times in March 2022.
Median average processing time for Subclass 482 Labour Agreement visas, that were finalised in March 2022, was 50 days.
- 25% took under 34 days
- 25% took between 34 days and 50 days
- 25% took between 50 days and 3 months
- 15% took between 3 months and 7 months
- 10% took over 7 months.
Subclass 482 Sponsorship processing times in March 2022.
Median average processing time for Subclass 482 Sponsorship visas, that were finalised in March 2022, was 36 days.
- 25% took under 27 days
- 25% took between 27 days and 36 days
- 25% took between 36 days and 73 days
- 15% took between 73 days and 89 days
- 10% took over 89 days.
Subclass 482 Nomination processing times in March 2022.
Median average processing time for Subclass 482 Nomination visas, that were finalised in March 2022, was 30 days.
- 25% took under 6 days
- 25% took between 6 days and 30 days
- 25% took between 30 days and 45 days
- 15% took between 45 days and 7 months
- 10% took over 7 months.