happylad

Hi all,
A little advice please
In peoples experience, how long roughly after a TRA pass does it take for your standard skilled immigration to go through please? I appreciate every case is different but i'd like to find out the average. On that note, has/is anyone going down the designated area sponsored route? Adv's/disadv's to this way?
And also, how long is a TRA pass valid for? Is there a time limit before the visa process has to begin?

Thanks

kiwichild

This site might help. Send some karma if it does

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/index.htm

happylad

Hi Kiwichild,

I've looked through the DIMIA site quite a few times but couldn't find that kind of info. More designed to advise on who can apply etc and not so much to do with the process itself. Thanks though

Dan

JAJ

1. It's impossible to guess processing times as there's so much variability. Anywhere between 2 and 12 months applies in most cases.

2. TRA assessments are valid indefinitely but the longer you wait the more chance there is of a rule change or change in circumstances that rules you out. If you are eligible and keen - don't waste time.

3. With skilled sponsored, make sure you fully understand the issues with sponsorship and assurance of support. There are complexities here, which regularly catch the unwary out - get professional advice if confused.

Jeremy