Processing time 190 after uploaded s56 documents requested
Dear Department of Home Affairs,
I am Ngoc applying for 190 visa on 30/11/22 and got s56 on 27/2/23 to upload employment of evidence and my agent has uploaded requested documents the week after.
I am wondering when will I can grant the visa and my occupation (Community worker) will be in priority processing list or just normal time processing because I really need to be grated visa as there are a lot of limited opportunities while holding BVA.
Yours faithfully,
Ngoc Nguyen
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From: NgocNguyen <[FOI #10083 email]>
Sent: Monday, 20 March 2023 2:29 PM
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Subject: Freedom of Information request - Processing time 190 after uploaded s56 documents requested
Dear Department of Home Affairs,
I am Ngoc applying for 190 visa on 30/11/22 and got s56 on 27/2/23 to upload employment of evidence and my agent has uploaded requested documents the week after.
I am wondering when will I can grant the visa and my occupation (Community worker) will be in priority processing list or just normal time processing because I really need to be grated visa as there are a lot of limited opportunities while holding BVA.
Yours faithfully,
Ngoc Nguyen
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