Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship (Subclass 457)
Processing Applications
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Processing of your application will usually commence within seven (7) working days of the department receiving your application.
Complete applications
If complete, your application will be assessed by a case officer and you will be advised of any final steps that may need to be completed prior to consideration of the visa decision.
Incomplete applications
If incomplete, an initial assessment of your application will be made by a case officer. You will be asked to provide further information before the application can proceed.
Important: Processing of your application will not continue until all outstanding documentation has been received.
Providing additional information
Additional information can be provided in writing at any time until a decision is made on your application. All relevant information is taken into account.
If you are invited to give additional information, or comment on information, you will be given a date by which to do so. After that date, the department can continue processing your application whether you provide the information or not. You cannot delay a decision by saying that you might give more information later.
Invitation to comment
If another person gives the department information that could result in your application being refused, the department will give you an opportunity to comment on the information.
Important: You will need to comment by a set date. After that date, the department can continue processing your application whether you provide the information or not. You cannot delay a decision by saying that you might give more information later.
Interviews
If you are invited to attend an interview, you must attend on the date and time agreed with the department. If you do not, the department can process your application and make a decision based on the information it already has.