* The number of protection applications that are being processed.
* The complexity of the individual application.
* The availability of resources.
* The applicant's country of origin.
* The applicant's personal circumstances.
In general, it can take several months or even years for a protection application to be processed. In some cases, an asylum seeker may be granted a temporary protection visa while their application is being processed.
For those who are granted protection visas, the time it takes to get to Australia can vary depending on the country where they are located and the availability of flights.