Quantity Surveyor Pathway to PR
SKILLED VISA APPLICATION PROCESSING TIMES
| VISA TYPE | STREAM (IF AVAILABLE) | 75% OF APPLICATIONS PROCESSED IN | 90% OF APPLICATIONS PROCESSED IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled – Independent | Points-tested | 24 months | 35 months |
| 189 Skilled – Independent | New Zealand | 18 months | 24 months |
| 190 Skilled – Nominated | 9 months | 19 months | |
| 476 Skilled – Recognised Graduate | 35 months | 35 months | |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | Graduate Work | 11 months | 17 months |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | Post-Study Work | 11 months | 12 months |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa | State/Territory Government Nominated Regional | 9 months | 18 months |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa | Family Sponsored Regional | 7 months | 14 months |
| 858 Distinguished Talent | Global Talent Pathway | 80 days | 5 months |
| 858 Distinguished Talent | Distinguished Talent | 23 months | 24 months |
| 887 Skilled – Regional | 21 months | 22 months | |
Circumstances that affect processing times
Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:
- whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents
- how promptly you respond to any requests for additional information
- how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
- how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements
- for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration programme
- for citizenship applications, the time taken to attend a Citizenship Ceremony or receive a Citizenship Certificate.
