Median average processing time for Subclass 462 visas, that were finalised in March 2022, was 26 Days.
Applications for the subclass 417 and 462, Working Holiday/Work and Holiday visas, which had been on-hand while Australia’s borders were closed are now being finalised. As these older applications are being finalised, published processing times have increased. Applications lodged recently are being finalised quickly.
Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Applications which had been on-hand while Australia’s borders were closed are now being finalised. As these older applications are being finalised, published processing times have increased. Applications lodged recently are being finalised quickly.
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Figures from the Department of Home Affairs show they have granted about 31,000 Working Holiday Visas since 15 December 2021.
The government estimates that about 24,000 of these will arrive in Australia during February to mid April 2022.
Part of the reason for the mid April … Read the rest
There are currently 23,500 backpackers who have an Australian visa, but are not in Australia at the moment, 19 January 2022.
If they return to Australia between now and twelve weeks time, their visa fee will be re-payed back to them.
The Australian Prime Minister said:… Read the rest
When applying for a Partner visa, subclass 820, from the Working Holiday (subclass 417) or Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, there are often questions about continuing working for one employer for over 6 months.
Some people have been told that they cannot apply for a subclass 820 onshore partner visa, while they are on the subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa.
As I have seen a number of people who have successfully applied for … Read the rest
Paid and volunteer disaster recovery work in declared areas impacted in the recent bushfires will count towards the “specified work” needed to apply for a second or third year 417 or 462 visa.
If you hold a Working Holiday (subclass 417) or Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, you are normally limited to a maximum period of 6 months’ work with any one employer. If you work longer than 6 months without … Read the rest
Some migration agents in India are advertising that Indians are now eligible for a Work and Holiday visa to Australia.
Apparently they have already begun submitting applications for some of their paying clients .
However….
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