FSW Category 3-Waiting time

[AB81]

hi,

does anyone know how long this takes? I have heard 8 months, and also 14-16 months.

thanks

 

[kisunja]

Hi,
FSW 3 seem to receive no preferential treatment in Sydney; processing times also vary by visa office.

 

[AB81]

thanks.
i am a british citizen so would likely send it to london, england

 

[mahek286]

I am also wondering the same thing. I sent in my application to Sydney CIO on March 15th and still no AOR, no nothing! How long does it usually take for FSW3 applicants to hear back? and how long does the whole process take?

 

[skFSW]

On an average we get the CIO reply in 6 weeks from the date they received ur application.

 

[mahek286]

On an average we get the CIO reply in 6 weeks from the date they received ur application.

Congrats on getting your AOR! I am wondering about the reason for the delay. Did you apply as a foreign worker or an international student? Also did you apply with points for arranged employment. I am just trying to find out if one is faster than the other.

Thanks in advance

 

[skFSW]

Hi mehak,

I applied in the fsw3 category. I did not apply with the points of arranged employment.