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OK cool thanks. I called last week, late Nov, and was told May is currently being processed. So from that I assume its about 7 months processing time on average. The website said 3 months, when I applied in person they said 3-6 months. I applied on October so im preparing myself for April or May at this stage.

Cool thanks for that. Did you have to advise immigration/ttservices that you had a working holiday visa granted and that you would be in Australia?

That's unreal. I might explore the working holiday visa then. The biggest issue is that my partner is interviewing for roles now in Aus and i dont want to be stuck here in NZ for the next 6-7 months on my own. From what Ive been hearing it sounds like not much has changed in regards to 461 processing times in AKL. Thanks so much for your help - I feel like i now have something to work with even though its not ideal. Are you able to PM me the immigration lawyer that you used?

Wow 7 months! Did you have any issues entering Australia on an ETA/Visitors visa while the 461 offshore was processed?

Hi all, I just applied for a 461 through TTS/Auckland (Oct-2016). The TTS website says 2 months for low risk (im a Canadian citizen) but i received an email confirmation stating up to 6 months processing in Auckland. Can anyone provide some details on the processing times in AKL and their experiences? Many thanks

Hi mintro. In the end how long did it take for your 461 to be processed in AKL? I just submitted mine (Oct-2016) and im getting a bit worried re: processing time.

Hi Jennyc and Ruravi. Have your 461s been processed yet? I applied this week (3-Oct-2016). I have read on this and other forums that its taking longer than 6 months I am from a low risk country so hoping this will help speed thing up. Any feedback would be much appreciated!