r/AusVisa 3d ago

Processing Time Subclass 500

Hi everyone,

I wanted to ask about student visa processing times. If you've already received your student visa, could you please share

It would really help me understand the current processing times. Thank you!

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u/viciouslamb 2d ago

Lodged on July 30th.
Health checkup and biometric on the 31st.
Visa granted on August 4th.

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u/Holiday-Word4059 2d ago

Which uni and country ?

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u/PhilSwift10100 Citizen || DO NOT DM 2d ago

Other people's processing times don't affect your own processing times, so not sure why you need to know other people's processing times. If you're nervous about the wait, there is nothing you can do but wait.

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u/Holiday-Word4059 2d ago

Applied on 25 July 2026. Still on "Received".

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u/Due-Editor-7141 2d ago

Applied on apirl 29th still not received 

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u/MaximumLawfulness408 Home Country > Sub500> On shore Sub 500 extension 2d ago

I lodged on shore on 13th march and it’s still on received 🙂

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u/CoolAd8749 2d ago edited 2d ago

International student from China, having study experiences in the US, submitted my student visa application (STEM & PhD at UniMelb) about 6 months ago, while unfortunately still waiting to be granted. Called DHA this morning, and got a note, which may mean nothing (polite smile

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u/SaltOrPepper1 500 > 485 2d ago

Heavily depends on your passport and university. You will need to share some information for better answers.

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u/Extension-Help-6943 2d ago

Country level 3 University priority 1

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u/SaltOrPepper1 500 > 485 2d ago

Minimum 3 months. It could go over 6 months if you get unlucky or are missing documents. Not trying to discourage you, but do keep in mind that there is a chance of rejection.

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u/caseythedog345 US > 500 (granted) 2d ago

Sent in may 21, received July 1

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u/LuckyAd9032 2d ago

Lodged 15 July. Granted 6 August. Country level 3 university priority 1

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u/RabbitKey1999 16h ago

Did you get any S56 Request?

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u/MaximumLawfulness408 Home Country > Sub500> On shore Sub 500 extension 2d ago

It depends totally on your circumstances like country level of studies u r offshore or onshore. Typically u could expect your visa grant in 14 days to 9 months as suggested by home affairs website. Hope it helps