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nairn545

Oct 25th 2014 5:47 pm

489 Visa Experiences

Hi everyone.

I have applied for a Family Sponsored 489 Visa and was wondering what everyone else's experiences have been with this visa? Mainly time scales, as the DIAC website obviously shows worst case, but a lot of forums have been telling a different story and some people have been getting grants within 4-5 months of applying.

Thanks

old.sparkles

Oct 25th 2014 9:53 pm

Re: 489 Visa Experiences

Quote:

Originally Posted by nairn545 (Post 11450382)

Have you applied for the visa or just lodged EOI?

nairn545

Oct 26th 2014 6:03 am

Re: 489 Visa Experiences

I applied in September; it cost me a small fortune for the privilege, but I know it will be worth it in the end!

old.sparkles

Oct 26th 2014 6:43 am

Re: 489 Visa Experiences

Quote:

Originally Posted by nairn545 (Post 11450785)

I applied in September; it cost me a small fortune for the privilege, but I know it will be worth it in the end!

DIBP service charter says they aim to process 75% of all 489 applications in 3 months - Skilled Migration Visa Processing Times

Obviously, this is the aim. All applications are different and some will obviously take longer.

nairn545

Oct 26th 2014 7:22 am

Re: 489 Visa Experiences

My mistake! I read the wrong part for priority group 4 and only saw 18 months! This has made me feel a bit better now! Thank you.

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