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Service Standards
The department publishes processing time service standards which it aims to process 75 per cent of cases within. Actual processing times may vary depending on a range of factors. For further information please refer to the link below.
See: www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/standards/2.1.htm
Current processing times
The table below advises the anticipated processing times for applications lodged at the London office. Processing times are indicative only. Processing times for individual cases may vary depending on individual circumstances and the complexity of each case.
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TEMPORARY VISA APPLICATIONS |
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Visitor visa |
Within 7 working days |
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Temporary Business Short Stay |
Within 7 working days |
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Working Holiday Maker |
Within 7 working days |
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Student |
Initial response within 7 working days, processing time can vary between 1 and 4 weeks. |
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PERMANENT VISA APPLICATIONS |
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Resident Return |
Within 7 working days |
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Partner Migration |
5 to 6 months |
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Child Migration and adoption |
7 to 8 months |
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Orphan Relative |
7 to 8 months |
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Extended Eligibility Child (subclass 445) |
7 to 8 months |
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Aged Dependent Relative |
Capped and queued |
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Remaining Relative |
Capped and queued |
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Carer |
Capped and queued |
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CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS |
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Registration of Citizenship by Descent |
Initial response within 7 working days, processing time can vary between 1 and 4 weeks. |
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