Last updated on 12/8/2019
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 nomination subclass 489 Skilled nomination subclass 190 |
8 - 10 weeks 12 - 14 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 | 10 weeks |
Business migration nomination applications
| Application type | Current average processing time |
|---|---|
|
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) Business owner permanent nomination subclass 892/893 |
3 weeks |
| Renewal of investor retirement provisional nomination subclass 405 | 3 weeks |
|
Business talent permanent nomination subclass 132 Business talent review |
4 weeks 2 weeks |
| Significant investor provisional nomination subclass 188 | 2 week |
| Innovation and investment provisional nomination subclass 188 | 4 weeks |
Employment support applications
| Application type | Current average processing time |
|---|---|
| Overseas Qualification Recognition |
4 weeks |
| Skilled Migrant Trade Recognition Pathway Program | 1 week |
New Entrepreneur
| Application type | Current average processing time |
|---|---|
| Supporting Innovation in South Australia (SISA) Temporary Activity (subclass 408) visa |
Immigration SA validation - 2 weeks Option 1: Service Provider - 8 weeks or Option 2: Office of the Chief Entrepreneur - 12 weeks |
Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)
| Application type | Current average processing time |
|---|---|
|
Temporary Skill Shortage (482) |
Immigration SA endorsement - 7 - 10 days |
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.