General skilled nomination applications
Due to an increase in applications received under this category the processing times are exceeding our normal service standard.
Application type
Current average processing time
Skilled provisional nomination subclass 489/190
4 weeks
Currently processing applications submitted on 20 August 2014
Employer nomination applications for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) which require RCB advice
Application type
Current average processing time
Applications for RCB advice
18 days
Business migration nomination applications
Application type
Current average processing time
Innovation and investment provisional nomination subclass 188
Business owner permanent nomination subclass 892/893
Investor retirement provisional nomination subclass 405 - including renewal applications