Important changes to partner visa processing times

The Department of Home Affairs has reduced processing times for partner visa applications to nearly half under the spousal sponsorship program.

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The Department of Home Affairs has slashed the global processing time for partner visa applications to nearly half, dealing a much-needed relief to those waiting for an outcome in the wake of previously ballooning waiting period. 

The DHA has recently dropped processing times for partner visas to 14-16 months from 21-26 months.

You can read the full version of this story in English on SBS Punjabi here.


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By Preetinder Grewal
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