Visa waiting doesn't have to feel lonely.

Since we launched ImmiGrant, we’ve seen thousands of users download the app, from students hoping to stay on a 485 to families reuniting on Partner visas.

But there is an important question we like to answer upfront: Is this app official?

The answer is no. We are not the Department of Home Affairs. We are not migration agents. We are tech people who have been through the migration system and thought, "This user experience could be better."

So, if we aren't official, why do people use ImmiGrant?

1. Clarity in a Sea of Jargon​

Government websites are designed for accuracy, not usability. They are dense, full of legal terminology, and often require five clicks to find a simple number. ImmiGrant takes that same public data and presents it in a clean, modern interface. We strip away the noise so you can focus on the signal.

2. Peace of Mind​

There is comfort in validation. When you see the processing times in the app, you know you are looking at the latest available data. You don't have to worry if you are reading an outdated PDF from 2023. We do the heavy lifting of data synchronisation for you.

3. A dedicated space for your journey​

Your ImmiAccount is a scary place. It’s where the "big decisions" happen. You don't want to log in there casually. ImmiGrant is a safe space. It’s a dashboard on your phone that belongs to you. It’s where you can check in on your progress without the anxiety of navigating the official portal.

We are on your side​

We built this app because we believe that immigrants deserve world-class software tools. You are the engine of the Australian economy, and you deserve a tool that respects your time and reduces your stress.

Whether you are just submitting your EOI or you are days away from your grant, ImmiGrant is here to keep you informed, organised

You can't speed up the wait — but you can feel more in control.

There is a phenomenon in psychology called "uncertainty distress." It is that anxious feeling you get when you don't know what is going to happen, or when it will happen. For Australian visa applicants, this is basically your default state of being.

While you can't force a Case Officer to open your file today, you can reduce your stress by reducing the chaos in your own administration.

The "Mental Load" of Migration​

Migrating involves dozens of documents: English tests, skills assessments, police checks from every country you’ve lived in for 12 months, health examinations, Form 80s, and statutory declarations.

Keeping track of expiry dates and status updates in your head is a recipe for burnout. Here is how you can use ImmiGrant to offload that mental burden.

1. Track by Subclass, Not Just "Visa"​

Many people apply for multiple visas. You might be on a 482 (employer sponsored) while waiting for an invitation for a 189 (points tested). ImmiGrant allows you to track these as separate streams. You can toggle between them instantly to see how the processing times differ for each pathway.

2. The Power of Notes​

We recently introduced the Notes feature. This is your personal logbook.

• Did you upload your new passport details on October 1st? Note it down.
• Did you complete your medicals on September 15th? Note it down.

When you eventually get that request for information (s56 request) from the Department, you won’t have to scramble through emails to remember what you’ve already done. It’s all there in your timeline.

3. Update Alerts​

Stop refreshing the website. Seriously. It’s bad for your health. ImmiGrant monitors the official data sources. When the Department releases a new round of global processing times, we update the app. You can simply check the app once a week or once a month, knowing that if the data hasn't changed there, it hasn't changed officially.

Control the Controllables​

The mantra for any immigrant is: Control the controllables.

You control the quality of your documents. You control your organisation. You control how often you check the status. Let ImmiGrant handle the data, so you can get back to living your life in Australia.

Not sure what '75% of applications' means? Here's how to decode it.

One of the most common questions we get from ImmiGrant users is: " The app says 5 months, but it’s been 5 months and 2 days. Why don't I have my visa?"

It is a valid question. When your life is on hold, every day counts. However, to understand your timeline, you have to understand how the Australian Department of Home Affairs releases their data. It can be confusing, so let’s break it down.

The "Percentile" Trap​

The government does not give you a specific date for your visa. Instead, they look at all the visas finalised in the previous month and tell you how long it took to finish most of them.

They usually present two key numbers:

1. 75th Percentile: This means 75% of applications were processed within this timeframe.
2. 90th Percentile: This means 90% of applications were processed within this timeframe.

Here is an example: If the processing time for a Partner Visa is "12 Months (90%)," it means that out of 100 people who got their decision last month, 90 of them waited 12 months or less.

Crucially, this also means:

• 10% of people waited longer than 12 months.
• Some people might have waited only 3 months.

Why do times fluctuate?​

You might check ImmiGrant today and see "4 months," and check next week and see "6 months." This doesn't necessarily mean your application is delayed. It means that the batch of applications the Department finished last month included some older, more complex cases, which dragged the average up.

Factors that influence this include:

• Volume of applications received.
• Seasonal peaks.
• Ministerial Directions (which prioritise certain occupations, like healthcare or teaching).
• Completeness of your application (missing health checks or police certificates slows things down).

How ImmiGrant Helps You Read the Room​

We designed ImmiGrant to strip away the confusion. We don't just show you a raw number; we help you track the trend.

By using the app, you can see if processing times for your specific subclass (e.g., Subclass 189 or 190) are trending up or down over time. If you see the times dropping generally, it’s a good sign that resources are being allocated to your sector.

Remember: These numbers are a rear-view mirror (looking at the past), not a crystal ball (predicting the future). But they are the best tool we have to set realistic expectations.

We're live! Here's what we're building and why it matters.

If you are reading this, you likely know the feeling. That specific, sinking feeling of logging into your ImmiAccount, seeing the status "Received," and realising nothing has changed since yesterday. Or last week. Or last month.

Moving to Australia—or trying to stay here—is one of the most stressful administrative hurdles a person can go through. It’s not just paperwork; it’s your life, your career, and your family on hold.

That is why we built ImmiGrant.

The Problem with "Just Waiting"​

For years, visa applicants have had to rely on rumors, forums, and manually checking the Department of Home Affairs website to guess when their visa might be granted. The official global processing times are helpful, but they can be difficult to interpret and change frequently.

We realised that what applicants needed wasn't just "data"—they needed clarity. They needed a way to track their specific subclass without navigating complex government tables every single day.

What ImmiGrant Does​

ImmiGrant is an independent mobile app designed to put a little bit of control back in your hands. While we can’t speed up the Department of Home Affairs (we wish we could!), we can make the waiting room a much nicer place to be.

With our V1 launch today, you can:

• Track Multiple Visas: Whether you are waiting on a 189, 190, 482, or a Partner visa, keep them all in one clean dashboard.
• Monitor Processing Times: We pull the latest global processing times so you can see exactly where your application sits against the averages.
• Visualise the Data: Instead of raw numbers, see easy-to-read charts that help you understand if your wait time is normal or if it’s becoming an outlier.

This is Just the Beginning​

We are a small, independent team (and yes, we’ve been through the visa process ourselves). We know that "data" doesn't solve anxiety, but "knowing" helps.

This launch is just step one. We have a roadmap full of features designed to help you organise your documents, track milestones, and eventually, celebrate that "Granted" notification.

Download ImmiGrant today on iOS and Android. Let’s get through the wait together.