Work visa and employer accreditation wait times
Find out how long it takes us to process work visas, employer accreditations and job checks.
Wait times
Find out how long it takes us to process work visas, employer accreditations and job checks.
The timeframes shown for AEWV, Employer Accreditation and Job Check applications made before 7 April 2024 are based on 80% of applications made in March 2024. Your application may take longer than what is shown.
Due to changes made to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) on 7 April 2024, the timeframes shown for AEWV, Employer Accreditation and Job Check applications made on or after 7 April 2024 are best estimates only. We will work to improve the accuracy of these estimates in the coming months.
| Visa/product type | Wait time if you applied before 7 April 2024 | Estimated wait time if you applied on or after 7 April 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) | 6 weeks | at least 6 weeks |
| Employer accreditation for AEWV | 5 weeks | at least 6 weeks |
| Job checks | 3 weeks | at least 6 weeks |
Find other visa wait times
To find the wait time for a visa or accreditation type that is not listed on this page you can use our fees, decision times and where to apply tool.
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Some applications can take longer to process
Some visa applications may take longer to process than others. If your application is taking longer than what is shown on this page you can find out what factors may affect visa wait times.
Why some visa applications take longer to process than others