Australia
๐ Variations in Processing Times Processing times vary for many reasons, including: - If applications have all necessary supporting documents. - If applications are lodged online or as a paper applications โ applying online helps streamline processing. - How quickly responses for further information are provided. - How long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly relating to health, character and national security requirements. - For permanent visa applications, the number of places available in the migration program. - The complexity of a visa application. - The number of visa applications increases or decreases. - Changes to Ministerial Directions. - Deciding older applications increases processing times.
