VISA PROCESSING TIMES (SERVICE STANDARDS) @ 1 July 2011
First Stage Partner
http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/5.0.htm
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Current |
New |
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Onshore |
Low Risk |
6 months |
no change |
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High Risk |
6 months |
8 months |
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Offshore |
Low Risk |
5 months |
no change |
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High Risk |
10 months |
12 months |
Prospective Spouse
http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/5.0.htm
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Current |
New |
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Onshore |
Low Risk |
N/A |
N/A |
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High Risk |
N/A |
N/A |
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Offshore |
Low Risk |
5 months |
no change |
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High Risk |
10 months |
12 months |
Child
http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/5.0.htm
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Current |
New |
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Onshore |
Low Risk |
6 months |
7 months |
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High Risk |
7 months |
8 months |
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Offshore |
Low Risk |
3 months |
no change |
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High Risk |
10 months |
14 months |
Employer Sponsored
http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/8.0.htm
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Current |
New |
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Onshore |
Low Risk |
5 months |
no change |
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High Risk |
7 months |
8 months |
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Offshore |
Low Risk |
5 months |
no change |
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High Risk |
7 months |
8 months |
Business Skills
http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/8.0.htm
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Current |
New |
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Onshore |
Low Risk |
9 months |
11 months |
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High Risk |
15 months |
22 months |
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Offshore |
Low Risk |
9 months |
no change |
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High Risk |
15 months |
28 months |






