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Current Processing Times for Aussie Visas May 2006

May 26, 2006

DIMA have finally started advertising the allocation to case officer times.

The information is updated weekly so I’ll start posting the latest updates from time to time on getting down under. The most up to date info is also available by sending a blank e-mail to: aspc.processing@immi.gov.au.

Processing Information

A case officer will be appointed to assess the application as soon as possible, however, the ASPC receives a large number of applications and you will not be contacted immediately.

Applications lodged on the dates shown below are currently being allocated to case officers for further processing:

The latest figures are below.

ONSHORE - paper based applications:

22 February 2006 (both priority and non-priority applications)

ONSHORE - e-lodged (online) applications:

26 February 2006 (both priority and non-priority applications)

SIR - paper based applications:

15 March 2006

SIR - e-lodged (online) applications:

30 April 2006

OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS (all paper based)

Priority Applications: In the range of 29 December 2005 to 6 January 2006

Non-Priority Applications: In the range of 23 September to 7 October 2005

Definitions of different application types:

    Onshore means that the visa being applied for can be granted while the applicant is in Australia.
    e-lodged applications lodged online have quicker processing times.
    SIR visas: All applicants for a Skilled - Independent Regional [SIR] visa receive priority processing.
    Offshore: means that the visa being applied for can only be granted when the applicant is outside of Australia.

If a visa application was made before the earliest relevant date as shown above and you have not been contacted by a case officer you can contact the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre at: adelaide.skilled.centre@immi.gov.au

I’ll continue to try and post updates when they become available

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6 Responses to “Current Processing Times for Aussie Visas May 2006”

  1. paramjit singh on November 22nd, 2007 11:08 am

    I would like to know the status of my DIMA (PR) File Processing.
    My details are: Name < personal details removed >
    Father’S Name : < personal details removed >
    Date of Birth :< personal details removed >
    Catergory :Electronics

  2. Mark on November 24th, 2007 12:31 am

    Hi Paramjit

    I’m unable to help with this kind of question I’m afraid.

    I suggest you contact IMMI direct via one of the contact methods detailed at this link : http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/

    Good luck

    Regards

    Mark

  3. khaled on February 5th, 2008 7:01 am

    Hi,
    To whom this may concern,
    please can you give the details of my visa status.i had applied on 3rd january 2008 but not yet recieved a bit of information and when iam entering my ref.no. and my passport no. iam getting a message that my file does not exist.
    please make it soon as my classes in australian catholic university had been started on 4th feb 08

  4. Mark on February 5th, 2008 12:27 pm

    Khaled you’ll need to speak to the guys at the Aussie Immigration.

    Which Visa class did you apply under.

    If it’s one of the more common visa classes and you only applied on the 3rd January it’s normal Not to hear something so soon..

    You could be waiting 3 months plus so keep this in mind. I’d suggest if your university work is based on getting a visa you keep those guys in the loop to :)

    Regards

    Mark

  5. swati on March 25th, 2008 6:31 am

    i have applied for student visa i want to know where can i check my visa status its paper base

  6. jigar brahmbhatt on June 28th, 2008 11:17 am

    I have applied for PR as skiiled migration visa .my application dt was 14/03/2007 i hve received file number and also completed medical and pcc stage and also sended the doc to them.i was told that it will take max 9 months but it has already passed 15 months and there is nothing came till now.when i contacted the australian off they told me that my file is in active posotion we cannot tell u more about it.so iwanted to knw any site which gives the file status of paper based application

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