Processing times for state nomination, endorsement and Regional Certifying Body advice applications with Skilled & Business Migration vary across visa types and application requirements.
Skilled & Business Migration make every effort to process applications as quickly as possible. To ensure a smooth application process, you will need to have all information and documentation prepared when you submit your application.
Please be aware that some services relating to Skilled & Business Migration’s nomination and assessment process may be impacted by varying factors. However, the current average processing times are as follows:
- Skilled Migration
- Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (Subclass 190): 6-10 weeks
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491): 2-8 weeks
- Highly Skilled and Talented stream: There are no processing times available for Registration of Interest (ROI) applications submitted under this stream.
- Business Innovation and Investment Program
- Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 888): 2-4 weeks
- Significant Business History Stream Review (Subclass 132): 2-4 weeks
- Employer sponsored
- RCB Advice: & 2-4 weeks
- DAMA endorsement: 2-4 weeks
- DAR Skills Assessment: 2-4 weeks
- Support Services
- Recognition of Qualifications: 2-4 weeks
- Recognition of Trade Skills: 2-4 weeks
Application Outcomes
Skilled & Business Migration will notify you or the authorised recipient by email once a decision has been reached.
For information on Department of Home Affairs visa processing times please refer directly to their website: