| Stream | 75 per cent of applications processed | 90 per cent of applications processed |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term stream | 30 days | 46 days |
| Medium-term stream | 30 days | 47 days |
| Labour Agreement stream | 27 days | 33 days |
| Sponsorship | 48 days | 53 days |
| Nomination | 49 days | 54 days |
The Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) advises that TSS applications will be processed in the following order:
- applications lodged by accredited sponsors
- applications lodged for positions that are located in a regional Australia
- applications lodged under the Labour Agreement stream
- all other applications
Processing time for TSS applications depends on a number of factors including the Stream under which an application is made as well as whether the nominee is an existing 457/482 visa holder.
