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Also, I am currently waiting for my police check in my home country (which could take up to 2 months to process). Should I lodge my sponsor application now and attach my police check or should I wait until I get my police check?

Hey guys, I couldn't find any answer anywhere so I thought I will just ask the mass of visa applicants here. Since they changed the partner visa requirements, I (as a sponsor) will have to lodge an application as a sponsor first and then be approved before my partner can submit his application. My question is how long is the process from application to approval as a sponsor? I have read up that it might take a year (that was an estimate before the changes kicked in). I think that's a bit ridiculous, considering most visa has a year limitation. My partner's WHV will be ending on Aug and we are already preparing to lodge in Feb (I thought 6 months before his visa ended will allow us to have ample time) but apparently I need to apply way before his arrival. If anyone can share some light on this issue that would be great. The thought of him leaving me again is unbearable and he has sacrificed his career and his family to come here. Thanks guys.