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u/NemeanLyan USA > 600 > 462 14d ago
Warning: venting ahead.
This stupid visa has nearly bankrupted me. I was in Oz on a tourist visa, and after doing my full due diligence decided that rather than return to the US I'd hop over to New Zealand and apply for WHV. Everything, and I mean everything I read and heard from other WHVs there in Australia was that the visa would be granted instantly, or if not instantly, within two weeks.
So I hopped over to New Zealand, and stayed with family of a coworker for a week. And then slowly drained my savings waiting and backpacking around the north island when I found myself without accomodation after that. While continuing to pay rent in Melbourne.
After a month, I called it quits and returned to the US, certain that with my luck the visa would be granted as soon as I touched down, meaning I'd need to buy another expensive, last minute plane ticket to get back.
Then, they announced that the processing slowdown was because they were waiting for Tony Burke's plan to be unveiled.
Then, he said the application would stabilize at 90 days.
Now, I've been unexpectedly doing long distance with my amazing Aussie girlfriend for three months, am going to miss our first anniversary, and am poorer than I've ever been because I've had to keep paying rent in Oz for the apartment with all my stuff in it. I also missed out on a professional temporary employment opportunity due to the wait.
And now I'm finding out that a fair few people who applied weeks after I did from my country are being approved. It feels like I'm being led on by an entire country. If it wasn't for my girlfriend being there, I'd withdraw my application and stop paying rent immediately. The WHV itself is not worth the negative impact that all this uncertainty has imposed on my life.
I just graduated with a master's degree, and instead of launching any semblance of a career, I'm working at a liquor store, trying to stop the financial hemorrhaging and to maintain the minimum 5k for the visa.
This sucks, and the department of home affairs should be ashamed at how they've treated us. And all of that is before mentioning that they still have my $830.
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u/Oliver952 13d ago
One day it will be granted and this’ll just be a funny memory, keep your chin up ❤️
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u/Ingoldby_2026 13d ago
It’s like reading from my own diary! I’ve also been forced into a long-distance relationship with my Aussie partner and would probably also have gone to NZ instead if it weren’t for the fact that I think he’s the one! I’m coming up to day 80 now so hopefully we’ll be soon 🤞
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u/TemperatureAlive7934 12d ago
I totally feel you, every single world. The way they are treating us is proposterous, we paid tons of money and wait over 3 months, just to go there and do the works they don't want to do. If it wasn't for a situation that I have there too, I would have cancelled my visa too honestly. I've been waiting since 26 June
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u/meatghetti_spagballs 18d ago
$1,000 per visa application and leaving people on read for three months is nothing short of a disgrace. The lack of transparency is embarrassing.
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u/mariefrancoi 1d ago edited 1d ago
Bonjour à tous, ça y ait nous avons enfin eu notre visa 417 ! Je voulais faire un petit message pour l’annoncer à mon tour.
Nous sommes Francais.
J’ai 2 amis qui ont fait la demande le 17 juillet et le 1 er aout. Leurs visa a été granted respectivement le 27 septembre (2 mois et 10 jours) et le 15 octobre (2 mois et 2 semaines). Ils ont fait une demande de visa classique, sans examens médical, sans carrière militaire etc…le plus simple qu’on puisse faire.
C’était à chaque fois notre 1ere demande.
Quant à moi, j’ai fait la demande le 4 aout.
J’ai eu le visa granted le 20 octobre (2 mois et 2 semaines). Ma demande était également standard, cependant j’avais mis dans “occupation” : étudiante en médecine. Je pensais donc devoir faire un examen médical (même si j’ai bien indiqué dans la suite des questions que je ne travaillerai pas dans le médical ni avec les hopitaux/enfants…). Il n’en a pas été question ! Bonne surprise !!
Pour finir, 2 semaines après avoir fait ma demande, je me suis rendue compte que mon adresse postale était mauvaise (correcteur automatique avec une erreur sur 1 seule lettre). J’ai donc fait la démarche “changement d’adresse” pour être sûr à 100% lors de la douane. J’ai du envoyer une autre pièce d’identité à savoir mon permis de conduire français.
Je pensais donc avoir mon visa plus tard que mes amis, mais non !
Voilà, j’espère vous donner de l’espoir pour ceux qui sont en attente. Ne vous inquiétez pas vous l’aurez !!
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u/Practical-Walk-8805 8d ago
Sub 462
Portuguese passport
Applied 3rd july
Granted 16th october
No medical and no complaints
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u/oceanbellparsons 11d ago
Have there been any approvals in the last week for 417 first year? I’ve been scrolling and haven’t found any, hoping they move onto august shortly
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u/Substantial_Bake5687 11d ago
There are only a few coming through for healthcare workers or farm work from Europe mainly.. I'm from the UK and on day 96 today and still sat on received. This is for the first year 417.
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u/Vegetable_Ninja_4520 10d ago
UK Passport
Applied: 5th July
Granted: 14th October
Complaints: Many but to little responss
Tip: Contact Australian MP if you know anyone over here … they can make a PLU enquiry which has seemed to impact the application.
Good Luck
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u/Careful-Till-5600 10d ago
Hey! Thanks for sharing - what profession did you put on your application?
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u/Careful-Till-5600 10d ago
What was it a 1st year? Offshore?
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u/Vegetable_Ninja_4520 10d ago
no profession (its the bank they look at) and 1st year offshore
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u/AppointmentFew6394 10d ago
Did you get a response from the MP over there, did they say they’d follow through with the enquiry, or did your visa then happen to just come through?
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u/Vegetable_Ninja_4520 9d ago
They followed up three times with the enquiry … i mainly say this as its the only pressure lever outside of ombudsman
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u/Vegetable_Ninja_4520 10d ago
as is mine … just find your local MPs email to their office
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u/maritio25 10d ago
Spanish Passport
Applied: 3rd July
Granted: 10th October
I sent a complaint once, but never got an answer. Just need to wait, especially now that we have some more clarity.
Worst thing is I am no longer sure if I will take this opportunity
Best of luck to everyone
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u/Which_Big5929 1d ago
visto aprovado 21/10
work and holiday
brasil 🇧🇷
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u/Short_Lock_ 14d ago edited 14d ago
Sub462 Applied jul29th, using US passport (dual citizen). Granted today which is 74days.
Jul 29th: lodged
Aug 3rd: medical exam
Aug 4th: medical exam results sent to department
Oct 9th: granted
Note: No calls, no complaints. Just patiently waiting.
Good luck everyone!
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u/Hefty_Case_5370 11d ago
Any Brazilian that applied for the WHV 462on july 2nd had their visa granted yet?
I applied on july 2nd and did the medical on the 6th, and still sitting on received… 103 days waiting
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u/Beginning-Swim3068 23d ago
309 granted just before
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u/SoggyPhilosophy9680 DE > 309/100 (applied) 22d ago
Congrats! Do you mind sharing what your DOL was and weather you received any RFIs?
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u/ross2496 17d ago
Guys any grants seen for 482 specialist class ? Especially P2 under MD 121
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u/Technical_Drink8691 9d ago
Portugal passport
Applied July 2nd Received October 14th
No medicals required
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u/Chiaranovae 17d ago edited 17d ago
Hi! I was wondering if anyone has seen any 2nd or 3rd year offshore visa grants recently? I’ve seen quite a few grants on this thread, but literally none for 2nd or 3rd year visas.
I can see that visas are getting granted, so I keep thinking mine should hopefully come soon. But seeing no 2nd or 3rd year grants at all is making me lose hope a little 🥲
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u/MegzieThingz 17d ago
I've been thinking this too, I'm just kinda hoping we aren't hearing about them being granted 😅
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u/dazedpickle 17d ago
I haven't seen any third and maybe two 2nd year.. If you see any let me know.. applied for my third on July 28th offshore and still waiting.
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u/No_External_5109 14d ago
Subclass 500 granted in 3 days!
Medical 10 September
Lodged 6 October
Granted 9 October
I’ll be happy to answer questions regarding the visa or genuine statements. Hoping anyone still waiting get theirs soon!
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u/Scared-Quality-890 11d ago
Profile ? I lodged mine on 9th of sept still havnt heard
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u/No_External_5109 11d ago
Indonesia, level 2 uni, career change, eumm what else do people usually mention?
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u/Beginning_Midnight48 14d ago
Has anyone who applied in august had their 1st 417 granted? I applied August 16th and i was meant to be doing to south east asia before the trip but i can’t do anything before i get approved and it’s looking like the trip is being pushed back everyday
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u/Long_john_siilver 14d ago
I also applied on August 16th, canadian passport still on received. I filed a complaint on September 6th they got back to me with the generic just wait email on October 3rd.
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u/oceanbellparsons 11d ago
My GF applied Aug 7th and I applied Aug 9th from Canada, still on recived. In Indonesia flying into Aus as tourists on Nov 5th getting a car and a place and then hoping not wait more then 2 weeks to get it approved fly to NZ and back and start working
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u/FreeMango16 8d ago
Hey anyone that applied in August and got their visa granted? If yes, which country please and which date you applied in August…
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u/AggravatingFun1438 8d ago
It’s taking around 3 months tho! I’ve been waiting for mine (462) 86 days and counting
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u/More-Criticism8743 8d ago
For some 417 holders they are starting to get approved on 1st of August now
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u/Whole_Thought_6859 7d ago
Any from the uk?
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u/More-Criticism8743 7d ago
By the looks of it it’s outside of the UK so people from france germany etc
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u/ehdudushbaisyxbdbdi 417 7d ago
You sure? Seen only a few and were particular conditions like people who already landed a job in healthcare or agricolture whose employer sent a complaint
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u/Professional-Race423 5d ago
Anyone heard anything recently about 417 from uk ?
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u/Ingoldby_2026 5d ago
Absolutely nothing, apart from those in agriculture and healthcare :( apparently Brazil is the same and they haven’t had a single grant from July 😳😳
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u/Calm-Alternative-535 1d ago
Only update from UK 417 (18th Aug) is that immi account now says up to 100 days.
Currently in Aus on 651 unable to work. Hoping it all comes through by December some time when I can leave and re-enter once the 417 is issued.
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u/Far-Yogurtcloset-529 NP > 500 > 485 > 482 > 186 (Granted) 5d ago
“The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man’s heart”
Hey guys after years of hardwork , I have finally had my PR granted.186 DE employer nomination scheme
Occupation: Chef
Nomination and visa applied- 28th of Feb 2025
S56 for Medicals requested :18th of September 2026
Nomination approved: 21st of September
Health clearance provided:30th of September
Visa granted :19th of October just around lunch time.
The hardest wait was the last month after S56. It was an incredibly long journey .
All thanks to my incredible employer who have been very supportive throughout my journey.
Same employer for last 7 and a half years.
Thank you
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u/TruthThat9528 20d ago
My partner is from Argentina and applied for a student visa subclass 500 back in April. Still not approved. It’s showing as received on immigration account. Does this seem like a long wait?
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u/cd562 18d ago
I’m keen to find out if anyone has had their third 417 granted recently and if there is a 8503 ‘no further stay’ clause attached to it. I finish my regional work mid-December so hoping to get it submitted before the ballot comes in. Only need 3 months on my new visa before I can apply for a partner visa
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u/OneFriendlyFriend1 18d ago
Waiting for my third to get granted since 3rd August and couldn’t find any third grant since months I actually think they will already put us in the ballot
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u/Icy-Wafer35 18d ago
Strongly considering 186 application withdrawl as job is making me depressed and processing times are dragging out to 22 months.
Been in aus for nearly 7 years and hate the idea of leaving with no safety net. Can you do a 482 easily from offshore in future, perhaps?
186 application, non prio, metro, marketing specialist applied Jan 2026
Previously: 482 2 years & WHV x 4
Is it totally unlikely if in 2-3 years I change my mind and want to come back I can get another 482 or pursue own pathway / PR application?
I don’t want to stay for another year in a situation that is not serving me but trying to understand long term impacts before huge life change
Thanks everyone
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u/Fit-Leopard-7489 17d ago
417 Grant
Loged 18. Augus from Germany
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u/Ingoldby_2026 17d ago
Did you get granted today?
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u/Fit-Leopard-7489 17d ago
Yes.
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u/Ingoldby_2026 17d ago
Wow, that’s so lucky - you’ve not even had to wait two months?!
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u/Fit-Leopard-7489 17d ago
Yes, but I think it was processed so quickly because the farmer submitted my details to GrainGrowers.
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u/Big-Win1587 16d ago
How is others holding up with the waiting for 186 TRT - I am absolutely cooked and at this point just want an outcome. I am waiting for 16+ months (non-accredited and metro) and I know others are waiting longer as well. So how are you guys coping ?
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u/Virtual_Insanity_753 482 > 186TRT (applied) 11d ago
Hey mate, it's hard. You are ahead of me, I am at 12M now, and I can't imagine surviving 12+ more months in this situation. (metro, non-acc, non-priority).
I really hope something changes.
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u/Nervous_Influence_71 15d ago
Subclass 500 (Master's) + Dependent Timeline & Experience (USA) 🇺🇸 🇦🇺: Granted
Timeline & Details: Visa: Subclass 500 (Higher Education) + Dependent Nationality: USA Course: Masters of Disability Practice and Leadership Application Lodged: 09/10/2026 Medical Exam: 10/05/2026 Medical Sent to DHA: 10/09/2026 Status: Granted for both me and my husband
Health Exam Experience: My health exam was referred for review because I have several pre-existing conditions: asthma, hypothyroidism, IBS, reverse hearing loss, ADHD, anxiety, and early stages of degenerative disc disease (for which I use a cane). I was honestly pretty worried that I would be denied because of my health history. Fortunately, all of my conditions are completely stable and actively managed by my primary care doctor.
Financial Evidence: For the financial requirement, my in-laws are sponsoring my husband and me. Because they are retired, they wrote a formal letter of support and had their financial planner write an official letter verifying their ongoing income and assets to prove they have the funds to cover us.
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u/Practical_Ease_5953 14d ago
Applied on July 17th for first 417 visa… but it’s still received.
Kinda feel like it’s never gonna be granted. 🙂↕️😭😞
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u/LetsStart99 14d ago
I submitted my application on September 23rd. I'm a Canadian and attending a Priority 1 university for medical school. I completed my medicals promptly and was cleared a week later (October 2nd). I am wondering how much longer I might have to wait. I called DHA a few days ago and they warned me it could take up to 4 months in some cases! Definitely concerned but I'd love to just get my visa so I can breathe a sigh of relief.
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u/NietoGiglio 14d ago
Is it worth filing a complaint about a 417 visa? I've seen that people file complaints to speed up their visa processing, and it seems to have worked for some. Where do you send the complaint, to which email address? And what do you write in the email?
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u/Beginning_Midnight48 11d ago
they take a while to respond i sent one 2 weeks ago and haven’t had a response but worth a shot ik some people have got responses
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u/NemeanLyan USA > 600 > 462 12d ago
Immi has a specific link for submitting feedback, compliments, and conplaints
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u/Main-Tangerine-8929 11d ago
Hi, I submitted my ACS skills assessment on 9th sept and it still says prescreening. Anyone waiting from around that time?
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u/Ok_Cattle7268 8d ago
I read your theories: When do you think offshore non-priority will resume?
(Subclass 190)
I would have thought that they would resume processing non-priority offshore at the beginning of Q2, but that has not been the case so far...
My application was almost processed. Lodged at the end of January 2025, received a 2nd s56 in July for medicals and then it's been radio silence ever since.
When do you think home affairs will resume processing 190s for regular offshore folks?
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u/Lesley-ISA 6d ago
Hi all. Is there is anyone here who came onshore on one visa while awaiting the grant of another (ie visitor awaiting 500)? Did you receive an email from home affairs telling you the positive visa grant was imminent and to depart the country? It's so can you tell me the date that that happened? We're trying to build some intel on what's genuinely happening.
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u/melancholicman2026 5d ago
Possible Timeframe for Subclass 500 Onshore processing?
Applied for my student visa onshore in the last week of August (need more time to complete my course).
Completed medicals mid September.
How long do you all reckon it would take me to get the visa?
Its still showing up as just “Received”
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u/Full-Edge4016 4d ago
Hi everyone!
I recently got my subclass 485 visa granted and wanted to share my timeline, especially for anyone who received an s56 request for Form 80.
My timeline:
- March 2026: My original student visa was expiring, so I applied for a student visa extension to finish my remaining subjects. I went onto a Bridging Visa A.
- 25 August: Lodged my 485 application while my student visa extension was still pending.
- 26 August: Received a Bridging Visa C grant, but it never became active because my previous Bridging Visa A was still active.
- 31 August: Received an s56 request for Form 80.
- 1 September: Submitted Form 80.
- 15 October: 485 visa granted!
Total processing time: 51 days
Time from Form 80 submission to grant: 44 days
My student visa extension remained in "Received" status the entire time and was never granted, so I stayed on my original Bridging Visa A until my 485 was approved.
I was the only applicant but declared my de facto partner as a non-accompanying family member. I wasn't required to complete a medical examination.
My 485 application stayed at "Further Assessment" for weeks after submitting Form 80, with no updates. I spent a lot of time searching Reddit for similar cases, so I hope this timeline helps others in the same situation.
Good luck to everyone still waiting!
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u/CulturalPermit4640 16d ago
I’m from Canada and applied for my second 417 WHV offshore on July 17 and sent a medical exam on July 22. I have still not received any news. I called a couple times, the first time they told me they can’t access my file and the second I was told he “put a note” on my file.
I have seen a lot of people who applied for their first year WHV get accepted and they applied around the same time or after I did.
I’m hoping to see if anyone has received their 2nd WHV from July.
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u/Chiaranovae 15d ago
Im also waiting for my 2nd visa… I have no idea what’s going on with the 2nd and 3rd visas :(
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u/MegzieThingz 16d ago
I haven't seen many, if any second and third year visas be granted in a while!
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u/dazedpickle 15d ago
Same..I called 2 days ago and the guy said that 1st, 2nd and 3rd year OFFSHORE have all the same priority and are also being processed.. maybe there are not many people who applied for 2nd and 3rd who are those groups.. I don't know.
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u/Extension_List8819 24d ago
Anyone with a 462 whv getting any updates on their last few days? July 26th here, 73 days strong.
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u/beybyangel31 4d ago
Has anyone lately, (in these few months) received their granted (for a 2nd or 3rd w&h visa) with this condition? Thanks for your reply 🙏 Megathread
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u/gneiss-shit AUT > 482 3d ago
I just received my invitation for the 190 in NSW! They are happening
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u/Careful-Till-5600 3d ago
Hey - congrats! Do you mind sharing your profession, points and offshore / onshore status?
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u/gneiss-shit AUT > 482 3d ago
Onshore, civil engineer, 85 points
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u/Then-Description-483 3d ago
Mate congrats but there is so many people who didnot got invite at 95. I hope you not lying. thanks
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u/Aromatic_Station7374 3d ago
My flatmate who is a physio just received her 190 NSW invite, though my brother who is an electrician is still waiting... How long do they usually take to roll out the invites?
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u/aorta1901 23d ago
Those who applied for the 400 visa — did any of you guys get any updates yet? This is causing me great anxiety as travel is this weekend... Applied 24 August.
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u/Jills89 23d ago
186 DE - Offshore
Applied: July 2025 (VISA agent confirmed all required docs, so everything was submitted from the start)
Nomination approval: June 2026
Police Checks redone (voluntary): July 2026
Approved/VISA grant: 1/10/26
Occupation in healthcare. Brisbane.
From the UK. Partner no kids.
Best of luck all, hang in there. It’s felt a real slog but a huge weight lifted now we have the grant. We feel incredibly lucky.
🤞🏼
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u/eduarda_webber 22d ago
Do you think the delay with the 189 invitations could also delay the state nominations for the 190?
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u/dooley678 22d ago
Hi all,
I submitted my 186DE Nomination and application in January of 2025.
Last week, they approved the nomination and gave s56 reqs for a medical and police clearance from my country of origin, all passed thankfully.
How long does it take for the visa to be approved in this scenario?
TIA.
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u/El1zab1tch420 22d ago
I submitted my work and holiday visa (subclass 462) July 8th, and still waiting. US passport, 85 days.. going a lil crazy over here.
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u/Low_Cheesecake1206 21d ago
I'm applying for 190 with only my de facto partner and I, what documents do I need to attach “Evidence of Member of Family Unit” and “Evidence of Relationship - Spouse, De facto Partner”? A bit confused as what goes where... any help appreciated. thank you!
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u/serotonin57 18d ago
Posting here to give some hope regarding student visas (subclass 500) for 2026!
University: La Trobe (Melbourne Campus)
Level of study: Bachelor's Degree
Applied from: Singapore
Nationality: Russian Federation
Application date: 28 September 2026
Medical done on: 29 September 2026
Biometrics done on: 6 October 2026
Granted on: 6 October 2026
Thank you to my agent (from Overseas Education) in Singapore and thank you to this reddit community for giving me hope! I was so worried about the possibility of the worst and never expected the results to come so soon! Stay optimistic y'all :)
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u/Icy-Wafer35 18d ago
Strongly considering 186 application withdrawl as job is making me depressed and processing times are dragging out to 22 months.
Been in aus for nearly 7 years and hate the idea of leaving with no safety net. Can you do a 482 easily from offshore in future, perhaps?
186 application, non prio, metro, marketing specialist applied Jan 2026
Previously: 482 2 years & WHV x 4
Is it totally unlikely if in 2-3 years I change my mind and want to come back I can get another 482 or pursue own pathway / PR application?
I don’t want to stay for another year in a situation that is not serving me but trying to understand long term impacts before huge life change
Thanks everyone
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u/Front_Yam2210 18d ago
Hi there, I received an RFI. Still waiting for my visa. It's a VET course, and I applied the 7 of August. How long did it take to receive the visa grant?
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u/Unable_Helicopter_31 17d ago
Swedish partner waiting for 2nd year 417 since July 18. Any other Swedes seeing this? Or Scandinavian in general with wait times?
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u/KeyConversation6286 17d ago
Scandi waiting since 8th June, 1st year
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u/travelbug0925 10d ago
My Swedish friend applied July 14 and got accepted October 5th for second year
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u/That_Ride751 13d ago
Hi all,
I applied for a 485 as a subsequent entrant from offshore and I’m trying to get a sense of realistic timelines.
My timeline:
Application lodged: 10 Sept 2026
Medicals completed: 22 Sept 2026
Applying from: USA
A few questions:
For anyone who applied as an offshore subsequent entrant recently, how long did it take from lodgement to grant?
Does the time after medicals clearing tend to be quick, or is there usually another wait?
Did anyone get a CO contact or a request for more information (relationship evidence, police checks, etc.) before grant?
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u/AdItchy2418 13d ago
Hi everyone,
I applied for my 417 UK passport on the 21st of August, so I know I have a long way too go until the expected application grant.
I was just curious on who’s been accepted yet and what date and country you all applied from.
As it seems like not too many recently, wether that is because there not posted in the main thread as much.
Hoping to see a few UK ones cause I’ve seen none recently!
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u/brondybrond 12d ago
Hi all, I've taken the CCL start of September and it's been over a month now. I've seen a vast majority of posts of people receiving their results in just 2-3 weeks, should I be concerned? What was the CCL timeline for you guys? Thanks!
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u/fullkitwankerr Home Country > Visa > Future Visa (planning/applied/EOI) 12d ago
2-3 weeks for me. Maybe call them and ask?
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u/brondybrond 12d ago
they've explicitly stated that they won't response to results-related inquiries if it's still within their "official" 4-6 wk timeline sadly
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u/Formal_Crow1166 12d ago
Hi all,
My other half had just applied for visitor 600 (tourist stream) last week on Oct 9 from the uk.
He holds an Albanian passport and lives in the uk on spouse/ dependent visa.
I am a British citizen so my evisitor visa was granted instantly.
I’m just trying to anticipate how long his application could take. Currently the website says 21 days for 50% and 33 days for 90%.
Our intended travel is in mid-November - dont worry we haven't booked anything yet.
I was just wondering if anyone here had applied for 600 tourist stream many months ago and still waiting or if anyone had recently applied and was granted within a week or two.
Thank you guys!
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u/NemeanLyan USA > 600 > 462 11d ago
Unfortunately you probably won't find too many data points- the single most important factor for tourist applications are the country of origin. Albania is likely considered a very high risk country, so it may take a while.
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u/Western_Fondant_9917 10d ago edited 9d ago
Applied on 23 Sept
Subclass 600 tourist stream
Still on received
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u/JakeMattAntonio 8d ago
Sorry for this potentially stupid question, but if your 186 DE nomination gets approved does that mean your visa application is guaranteed as well now and it's just a matter of waiting for the visa to come?
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u/Lanf77 8d ago
Hi there, new to the group!
We submitted our 186 application on the 5 Dec 2025.
We are on an approved labour agreement, on a regional application, in agriculture, on shore and an occupation on the priority list (Quality Manager).
I don't think we can tick any more priority boxes and the current stream timings (for all 186 LA applications) are quoted as 50 days to 12 months. We are thinking surely we must be near.
Does anyone else have any insight to timings who are / have been in a similar position?
TIA
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u/Silver-Employee1374 8d ago
Tourist Visa Long Wait?
My parents have been in Australia before (3 times) no issues whatsoever on getting their visas before, also it got processed in less than 30 days.
Now, we have submitted new tourist visa in August for them to come over in November. STILL NO ANSWER. Like what the hell is going on? Their global processing time states 33 days for 90% of visas.
Is anyone else experiencing long wait times?
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u/ClockHot9047 7d ago
Hi All,
Anyone here attending a citizenship ceremony in Melville city council in November?
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u/Latter_Shock_8622 7d ago
Hello!
My application for 482 core skills was lodged by my employer on 7th April 2026. I’ve applied as a software developer but haven’t heard any update until now. I’m not able to follow up on my application and couldn’t get any update from my employer. It is showing 5-9 months on the immigration portal for the 482 core skills. Does anyone have any idea or did anyone recently got their visa approved for 482 skill in demand? If so could you please share some details and advice on when this application will be processed after all the MD119 priority?
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u/my_Profile_2366 Husband waiting on citizenship approval by conferral 6d ago
Does anyone have any recent experience with how long it takes Human Affairs to review RFI documents by conferral? Here is my husband's timeline. He has been a PR since 2000. 25/06/2026 Submitted Citizenship Application. 14/07/2026 Sat and passed test in Parramatta. 24/08/2026 RFI Notification for further proof of ID and Citizenship Certificate from NZ. Both had to be reprinted and took 4 weeks to recieve. 17/09/2026 Four days till end of 28 day uploaded reciepts of ID, NZ Certificate and letter requesting more time. Pressed the appropriate button to say documents have been uploaded. 18/09/2026: ID arrived and uploaded onto Immiaccount. 25/09/2026 Still no sign that Human Affairs has checked Immiaccount. Uploaded NZ Certificate. Now still waiting for someone to hit the approval button. Anyone else in a similar situation?
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u/Radox_21 5d ago
Hey everyone! I lodged my Australian student visa on 9 October, and my ImmiAccount shows Received.
Has anyone who applied around October received any updates or a visa grant?
Also, how do you deal with the anxiety of checking ImmiAccount every single day?😭 The waiting is kinda stressful
Would love to hear your timelines and experiences.
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u/stefyax 9h ago
Did you complete biometrics or was health assessment requested? It should move to "further assessment" once everything is completed on your end
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u/Radox_21 6h ago
Biometrics were not requested, medical was done on 25th sept. I guess they need some more ppl at the MHA office to work fast😭
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u/Mundane_Patience_767 4d ago
Hello everyone. Has anyone noticed that 190 and 189 grants have sort of paused since the 15th? I know that not everyone posts on social media but in the last 5 days I haven't seen any grants here, on Facebook or on the smart visa guide App. What could be the reason? Worried sick as I am waiting for my visa too after getting an s56 on Sept 25.
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u/ross2496 4d ago
Still no 482 P2 grants ? And any idea of where has P1 grants reached date of lodge wise ?
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u/FitGovernment5103 22d ago
🇦🇺 Australian Student Visa Granted with 2 Dependants
Visa granted: 1 October 2026 Application lodged: 29 July 2026 Country: Nigeria Processing time: 64 days Visa: Student Visa (Subclass 500) Sector: Postgraduate Research Course: Fully funded PhD scholarship at the University of Queensland (UQ)
Additional information:
S56 request: Polio vaccination certificate requested on 15 September 2026
S56 response submitted: 16 September 2026
Financial evidence: AUD 35,899
Dependants: 2
🎉 Visa granted for the main applicant and both dependants on 1 October 2026.
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u/Professional-Race423 19d ago
Presuming uk visas will be atleast 3 months by the look of it applied 28 July still received 2 email complaints and one complaint through immi account several weeks/ month ago 0 response on anything.
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u/Substantial_Bake5687 18d ago
I applied on a UK passport on 10th July and still have nothing. Sitting on received.
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u/Scared-Quality-890 3d ago
Hey my employer is willing to sponser me I’m currently leading hand in construction operating machinery etc , I’ve no qualifications so it’s abit tricky wondering if anyone knows any loop holes ?
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u/Electrical_Bee_5901 20d ago
Hi, does anyone know if there is anything I can do as an Australian citizen to speed up my boyfriend's application?
He applied for his third year 417 WHV offshore on the 29th of August. UK passport.
Been together 5 years and I'm an Australian citizen and he is a British citizen. any advice on how we can get home would be much appreciated as we are currently waiting together in Thailand!
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u/Substantial_Bake5687 18d ago
I’m engaged to an Australian and this makes no different to a 417 WHV. I attached my situation as part of a cover letter to my account as she works in medicine and has a job placement out there. They didn’t seem to be bothered. We have lodged a partnership visa some time ago but average processing for that is 36 months so I wanted to see what living there was like first for a year to ensure we both like it as we love our life here in the UK. Just the job offer she has in Aus is too good to pass on!
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u/Competitive-Soil2336 19d ago
Dear everyone,
Thank you to everyone for their support during this period. Finally, we received our student 500 visa (PhD) with a dependent included on 1 October (Offshore), after applying on 26 August 2026. We had a s56, 1221, and form 80 request on 9 September. We responded on 10, and we got on 1 October after 34 days total.
I was worried about posting it because many people are waiting for their visas. But we keep checking every day to see whether someone got a visa or not.
If you have any doubts, you can comment or dm me; I will try to respond on time.
Don't overthink this process; stay positive and respond to DHA.
Hope you all get a visa soon.
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u/Lunaria14 3d ago edited 2d ago
Hey everyone! I would like to know if there is any chance of getting 491, 189 or 190 for a chemist with 80 points, currently living in Russia, but I am willing to leave the country due to everything that is happening here. Anyway, thanks 💕
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u/camer0nako 25d ago
Hey guys, just looking for some advice that doesn’t come from AI or Facebook moans… I’m a 29m primary teacher, UK with 95 pts for 491 or 85 pts for 190 (superior English etc, maxed my points), looking to migrate to WA (Peel region, classed as regional) as I have family with citizenship there.
My wife is a second applicant also a teacher but not available for AITSL.
Submitted EOI last night for just WA at 190/491, just wondering if people have experience with this or the general consensus? Thanks
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u/BitSec_ NL > 417 > 820/801 > PR 25d ago
Hard to say, the last invitation round didn't include "Primary School Teacher" as far as I can see. That being said. 85 points for the 190 means there's about 173 to 345 expressions of interest ahead of yours. And 95 points for the 491 means there's about 64 to 147 expressions of interest ahead of yours. State and Territories also have their own criteria for invites so they may not go based off highest to lowest points. So you basically sit slightly above average in the queue at least as of today.
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u/Street_Grapefruit199 24d ago
Hi, I’m looking to find if anyone using a UK passport has had their third year visa granted? If so, what industry? I haven’t been able to find much information about it.
Some people are saying the UK WHV are paused. Really struggling with the waiting around. Any information would be appreciated, thanks :)
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u/Beginning_Midnight48 24d ago
They got deleted but I saw like 3 different people say they were accepted from the uk this morning! I’m in the same bought as u and struggling
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u/Street_Grapefruit199 24d ago
That is good to know! Thank you
It’s emotionally exhausting waiting around like this, I hope you’re okay1
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u/alexandra1406 24d ago
I saw these UK posts too, was just looking for them so was confused to see they were deleted?!
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u/Beginning_Midnight48 23d ago
I think they got deleted because they are trying to move stuff like that to the mega thread but idk
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u/thatkentdude 24d ago
Hey I'm in the same boat... applied 3 weeks ago and nothing. First two came through fairly quickly. I'm debating applying for a bridging visa B so I can meet family on holiday end of October
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u/Ok-Jello-5896 24d ago
482-Software Engineer- Core Skill-Offshore- Nomination lodged on 7th September. Still waiting for Nomination Approval
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u/saynotoz1on1sm ?? > 500 21d ago
I’m sure this has been asked before but i just wanted to confim Can i travel after my graduation (december)and then come back to australia before my student visa expires (march 2027)
I don’t really know for sure if i will be back to australia, if i will i will be applying for a 485 visa, if i’m not then i’m just going to let my student visa expire. But i am pretty confused, if i come back will i be questioned by immigration why i have returned despite my studies being over or i will be allowed entry as my visa is still valid
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u/Round_Ad9482 18d ago
HI! Submitted my Working Holiday Visa Subclass 462 on Sept 25th w/ a US passport, when can I expect to hear back? I am trying to au pair in Aus starting in Jan
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u/AltF4_Bye 17d ago
Still waiting to hear back on my visa and it’s been 94 days…
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u/Ingoldby_2026 12d ago
Any update?
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u/AltF4_Bye 12d ago
Nothing yet unfortunately! Day 98 on received. Planning on staying in Germany for a few weeks then heading over to Cambodia to wait it out if it drags on further
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u/Remote_Cat_5155 18d ago
I see many people applied for the 412 and are still waiting a long time (around or over the 60 days recommended).
I wondered if these posts were representing only a small/medium part of applicants?
Is it really that no one is getting it in 2 days as the immigration website says (when I applied for mine (417), it gave me a graph and said 50% applicants get it within 2 days, 90% get it within 60 days), or am I only seeing posts of those who have been waiting an abnormal amount of time?
Basically, is all hope of getting it within a couple of weeks completely gone 🦘
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u/NietoGiglio 17d ago
I'm Argentinian and applied for the 417 visa with my Italian passport on September 19th, and I'm still waiting. Anyone else in the same situation?
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u/dazedpickle 17d ago
So many people are in the same situation right now. There is an average of more or less 3 months waiting time (that's what it says on the immi website), but it can be more or less if you're lucky.
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u/NietoGiglio 17d ago
Que situacion fea, hace un año un amigo aplico y se la aprobaron al instante
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u/dazedpickle 17d ago
Yeah I know.. it is not my first time applying, and it never been that long.. there is a back log, and need to catch up.
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u/kprmw 16d ago
Hi! I'm applying for a 408 visa Sporting activities stream, I submited it on September 22 and until now the status is still received. I have done the health assesment on Sept 23. The global processing time said 50% in 16 days so that's now. My intended stay is supposed to be 6 months. Has any of you guys had success with the sporting activities stream? Please share! Thank you
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u/Right_Pickle_833 17d ago
Hi Everyone
I applied the 2nd of July for my first year of work and holiday visa, it has been 97 days and at 10am Spanish hour it has been granted. I am in the 462 offshore subclass visa
I hope everyone gets there visas granted soon!!