Australian Immigration Daily News

1.            Processing Times 

Home Affairs published latest processing times for subclass 482 visas.   Based on the October 2018 processing times frames, 75% of all 482 applications are processed in: 

• 49 days – Short Term Stream
• 38 days – Medium Term Stream
• 22 days – Labour Agreement Stream
• 38 days – Sponsorship
• Nominations – 35 days 

Processing times are updated regularly and are published on Department of Home Affairs website. 

2.            457 Legacy Cases 

Home Affairs is aware that a number of applicants with approved 457 nominations are currently awaiting outcome on their 457-visa application.  Current processing times for 457 visas is 13 to 15 months from lodgement date based on processing times published for October 2018.  Applicants with approved nominations which are approaching expiry are encouraged to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in order to allocate the associated visa application for assessment.  In the event where a 457 nomination does expire, it will no longer be possible for Home Affairs to approve associated 457 visa application.  Recent Skilled Newsletter published by Home Affairs confirms that cases which fall into this category (e.g. 457 nomination expiry pending) are being identified and the Department will endeavour to have the 457 applications finalised prior to expiry of the nomination. 

3.            Bridging Visas 

In the event where an applicant is required to obtain a Bridging Visa or vary conditions attached to their existing Bridging Visa, the following process should be followed: 

• Bridging Visa, A or C with no work rights.  If an applicant wants to apply for a bridging visa A or C to allow to work on a Bridging Visa, an application should be lodged via ImmiAccount and ask to have conditions changed. If the bridging visa is linked to a TSS visa application, to be considered eligible for work rights, you will need to provide evidence of financial hardship.
• Applications for Bridging Visa B (BVB) to travel should also be made online via ImmiAccount.  Home Affairs advises applicants to apply for BVB no more than three months, and not less than two weeks, before the date on which proposed travel is scheduled. Generally, decisions on Bridging Visa B’s are assessed within 10 business days.  Urgent travel may be accommodated. 

4.            Other administrative considerations 

• Police checks -  If an applicant requires a letter to be able to obtain a penal check, please email the bio-data page of the passport with the subject line ‘Front end load – Penal Check Letter’.  The email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Condition 8547 - Email: a completed form (1445 Form) with the subject line ‘8547 waiver’.  Waivers are assessed within 10 business days of receiving the request
• Incorrect information provided on the application – any incorrect information should be corrected using immi account 

5.            Unlawful Decisions 

Home Affairs may be in the position to review a TSS/457 refusal in the following circumstances: 

• the decision has not been appealed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)
• you have provided detailed evidence/reasoning to support your claim
• your query references the ‘refusal query code’ relevant to your particular case as listed below: 

P1 – Subclass – Spon/Nom/Visa – TRN – to be used where the application was refused on the grounds that certain evidence was not provided when it was 

P2 – Subclass – Spon/Nom/Visa – TRN – to be used where the refusal resulted because the applicant was not exempted from a requirement where appropriate because of international trade obligations (ITO) 

P3 – Subclass – Spon/Nom/Visa – TRN – to be used where the application was refused before the time period for requested information or comments to be provided ended 

P4 – Subclass – Spon/Nom/Visa – TRN – to be used where the application was refused despite an earlier request for withdrawal being made 

P5 - Subclass – Spon/Nom/Visa – TRN  - to be used where the application was refused on grounds that the client was invited to comment on adverse information (s57/procedural fairness) within a specific timeframe and the decision to refuse was made prior 

P6 - Subclass – Spon/Nom/Visa – TRN  - to be used where an application was accidentally withdrawn without the client’s consent 

Further updates will provided by Migration Alliance as soon as they become available.