186 visa processing time

Introduction

The subclass 186 visa enables skilled people to reside and work continuously in Australia after being nominated by their employer. The applicant must have their employer’s nomination before submitting the visa application because this is a permanent visa.

Below is the current average processing time:

• 75% of all visa applications for the subclass 186 visa (Direct Entry Pathway) are processed in around 4 months, and 90% of all visa applications are processed in about 7 months.
• 75% of all visa applications for the subclass 186 visa (Labour Agreement Pathway) are processed in roughly 87 days, and 90% of all visa applications are processed in 5 months.
• 75% of all visa applications for the subclass 186 visa (482 Transition Pathway) take roughly 5 months, and 90% of all visa applications take about 10 months.

The length of time required for each application to be processed varies depending on the particulars of the applicant and sponsor as well as the caliber of the application submitted to the Department of Home Affairs. In fact, many well-prepared applications are processed far more quickly and smoothly than the norm. We advise contacting one of our knowledgeable Registered Migration Agents to handle your files if you want your visa application to be presented in the best possible light and you want to make sure it can be processed quickly.

Processing-time variations

We consider each application individually. Processing times can differ for a variety of causes, such as:

• whether you’ve submitted an application along with the required documentation. Checklists are available on ImmiAccount, so use them to make sure you attach all necessary papers.
• whether you submitted a paper or online application. Applying online speeds up the application procedure.
• how quickly you reply to inquiries for additional details
• how long it takes for us to do the necessary checks
• how long it takes to get information from other agencies, especially when it comes to needs for national security, character, and health
• how many spots are open in the migration program for applications for permanent visas.
• complex situations, fluctuations in the volume of applications, and modifications to ministerial directives all have an effect on processing timelines.
  
  

  

Guide to visa processing times

Our updated visa processing time guide provides you with an idea of how long it might take to process your visa application. This expected timeline has been established based on how long it has taken to process recently completed applications. Your application won’t necessarily be processed in this amount of time.

Note:

• The tool does not verify particular details about your application.
• The dropdown list only contains visas for which there are processing times.

​​​​​​​​Priorities for processing family visas

Regardless of when an application is submitted and in accordance with the government’s policy priorities, we process family migration requests in processing priority orders.

According to highest priority first, the current processing priorities are:

• applications for family immigration that have required ministerial involvement
• applications made by a spouse or a kid who is dependant (save in cases where the sponsor or putative sponsor entered Australia illegally across the sea and is in possession of a permanent visa)
• applications submitted by an orphan relative unless the sponsor or intended sponsor entered Australia illegally through the maritime system and is in possession of a permanent visa.
• applications submitted by a contributing parent or a contributing senior parent unless the sponsor or intended sponsor entered Australia illegally across the sea and is in possession of a permanent visa.
• applications submitted by a carer unless the sponsor or putative sponsor entered Australia illegally through the maritime route and is in possession of a permanent visa.
• applications submitted by a parent, an elderly parent, a living relative, or an elderly dependent relative (except in cases where the sponsor or putative sponsor entered Australia illegally across the maritime border and is in possession of a permanent visa).
• applications where the applicant or intended applicant arrived in Australia illegally by boat (IMA) and has a permanent visa

Conditions that are compelling and caring

If you can show that your application for a partner or child visa will benefit them, your case may be given priority. You will need to submit a request for priority processing to the visa office handling your application, along with proof of your claims.

No assurance can be made that your application will be given more priority than those of other candidates, who may have just as compelling or even more compassionate circumstances.

When processing or placing applications for Contributory Parent, Parent, or Other Family Visas in a queue, we are unable to take into account compelling and compassionate circumstances.

Conclusion

If you want to immigrate to Australia as a skilled worker and need expert guidance, Parish Patience is here to help. We are able to provide comprehensive solutions to the candidates and support them throughout the entire process because of our more than ten years of experience in the fields of education and migration counseling.

Since 1888, we have been offering assistance and support for all types of Visas in Australia. We’ll make sure your application is processed correctly and quickly – so that it meets the requirements necessary to enter this great country! We provide comprehensive solutions to the candidates and support them throughout the entire Visa journey.

Please call our office on 02 9286 8700 or email:ppmail@ppilaw.com.au

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