Visa Processing Update: Q1 2024–2025
The latest report on visa processing for the first quarter of the 2024–25 fiscal year (from 1 July 2024 to 30 September 2024) provides important insights into the efficiency of the Department of Home Affairs in Australia regarding both temporary and permanent visa applications.
2024-2025 Visa Processing Key Statistics
Temporary Visas
Finalisation Rate: The Department finalised just under 92% of temporary visa applications lodged this quarter.
Long-Term Finalisation: Over 97% of temporary visa applications lodged in the past 12 months were finalised.
Permanent Visas
Finalisation Rate: For the permanent visa program, 52% of applications lodged in the first quarter were finalised, with a total of 60% finalised in the last 12 months.
Processing Time Changes
The report highlights an increase in median processing times across most demand-driven visa categories compared to the same period in the previous year (2023–24). Notable changes include:
Partner (Subclass 820/309) (First Stage): Processing time increased from 6 months to 11 months.
Student (Subclass 500) Visa: Processing time increased from 17 days to 52 days.
Temporary Resident (Skilled): Processing time increased from 18 days to 44 days.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
With the increasing processing times across various visa subclasses, especially for partner and student visas, applicants should be aware of it as they navigate the visa application process. If you seek professional visa guidance, our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer(s) and our immigration lawyers and migration agents at Agape Henry Crux specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or email us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.
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