Last updated on 10 April 2018
Processing times for state nomination of skilled and business migrants vary across visa types.
Immigration SA makes every effort to process all nominations quickly – within the timeframes listed – but this does depend on the documentation you provide.
If during assessment we discover more information is needed, processing will take longer.
Immigration SA will notify you or the authorised recipient by email once a decision has been reached.
General skilled nomination applications
| Application type | Current average processing time |
|---|---|
| Skilled provisional nomination subclass 489/190 | 4 - 5 weeks |
Employer nomination applications for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) which require RCB advice
| Application type | Current average processing time |
|---|---|
| Applications for RCB advice | 12 weeks |
Business migration nomination applications
| Application type | Current average processing time |
|---|---|
|
Business owner permanent nomination subclass 892/893 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) |
3 weeks |
| Investor retirement provisional nomination subclass 405 - including renewal applications | 1 week |
| Business talent permanent nomination subclass 132 - priority processing time of 2 weeks is for applicants who have visited South Australia | 2 weeks |
| Significant investor provisional nomination subclass 188 | 2 weeks |
| Innovation and investment provisional nomination subclass 188 | 2 weeks |
Employment support applications
| Application type | Current average processing time |
|---|---|
| Overseas Qualification Recognition |
4 weeks |
| Skilled Migrant Trade Recognition Pathway Program | 1 week |
For information on Department of Home Affairs visa processing times please refer directly to their website:
please note that details for visa type 132, 888 and 405 are not provided.