Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia

Standard Processing Times:

Approximately 60 business days

Fast Track Processing Times:

1. Applicable to full skills assessments and additional ANZSCO code applications only
2. Approximately 15 business days

General Processing Information:

1. Processing times are subject to change based on circumstances, such as increased application volumes
2. Indicative processing time; may vary from the initial application submission to the start of the assessment
3. Excludes weekends, public holidays, and the end-of-year office closure period
4. Applies to all application types: new, updates, appeals, additional ANZSCO codes, and skilled employment assessments

Additional Supporting Details:

1. If the application requires additional information, it will delay processing
2. Notification via email for any request for further information
3. Application on hold until required information is provided
4. Processing time restarts from the date additional information is received

Documentation Submission:

1. Encourages applicants to provide all required documentation at the time of application
2. Documents must meet specified standards

Application Deactivation:

1. Pending application deactivated if requested supporting information is not received within 6 months
2. Re-application requires completing a new application and payment of the application fee

For those considering our services, we provide an initial meeting. In this session, we will simplify the legal aspects of the visa, explain the process ahead, and address any questions you may have.

To set up an initial discussion with us, please reach out to one of our experienced immigration lawyers at (02) 9590 3987.