Labour Agreements
Application Processing Times
The Australian Government announced reforms to the permanent employer-sponsored program to be implemented from 1 July 2012.
See: Reforms 2012 - Permanent Employer-Sponsored Visa Program
Processing times vary depending on 'high risk' or 'low risk' country requirements.
Low risk countries are Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) eligible. High risk countries are those not on the ETA list.
See: www.eta.immi.gov.au
The tables below outline service standards for low and high risk countries.
Note: Incomplete and some individual applications may take longer depending on the completeness and complexity of the case.
Service standard for low risk countries
Percentage of applications processed in this timeframe |
In Australia (If you were in Australia when your application was lodged) |
Outside Australia (If you were outside Australia when your application was lodged) |
|---|---|---|
50% |
four (4) weeks |
four (4) weeks |
75% |
two (2) months |
two (2) months |
Service standard for high risk countries
Percentage of applications processed in this timeframe |
In Australia (If you were in Australia when your application was lodged) |
Outside Australia (If you were outside Australia when your application was lodged) |
|---|---|---|
50% |
six (6) weeks |
six (6) weeks |
75% |
three (3) months |
three (3) months |