Australian Permanent Resident 2 Year Waiting Period

This could give you an example of the time frame expected in Australia.

Date of advisory letter from DIAC 23/02/2009.

Date received by applicant 27/02/2009.

Last date for lodgement with DIAC in the ACT. 17/04/2009.

Allow a minimum of 7 working days for mail delivery.

Mail by Australia Post by registered mail service as this has a tracking number

Mail to be signed for when delivered by Australia Post.

Documents forwarded to DIAC by Australia Post on 03/04/2009 at 10.00am

Registered Post Number RLxxxxxxxx.

Received acknowledgement by DIAC dated 08/04/2009 by mail.

E-mail from DIAC stating processing of visa 100 has commenced 10/06/2009.

Advice that Visa 100 has been granted with visa number. Letter received by mail on 3/8/2009

and addressed to the applicant. Letter had information for applicant regarding obtaining visa label from DIAC.