The processing time for Australia PR varies by visa subclass, nomination process, and application completeness. For Subclass 189 and 190, the Department of Home Affairs currently processes most applications in about 6 to 12 months after you lodge a complete visa application. Subclass 491 can take a similar time frame for the provisional grant, but you’ll need to live and work in a designated regional area for at least 3 years before applying for permanent residency via Subclass 191. Factors like occupation demand, state nomination timelines, and security or health checks can affect total processing time.