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Subclass 485 timeline: 473 days waiting

by MellowOtter3318 · 28 June 2026

473 days waitingSubclass 485AccountantSA · metro

“485 lodged on a bridging visa after my 500 expired. Skills assessment was the bottleneck. Anyone waited longer than 4 months?”

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Skills Assessment Lodged
10 Jan 2025
Skills Assessment Approved
28 Mar 2025 · 3mo later
Visa Lodged
2 Apr 2025 · 5d later

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485 is sitting around 3–5 months lately. Your BVA keeps your work rights, so you're fine in the meantime.

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