Hi all,
I have been quietly watching this thread for some time and I was granted permanent residency today, so I thought I'd share my timeline:
186 Direct Entry
Nomination lodged: 22/01/2016
Nomination Granted: 24/08/2016
Visa lodged: 29/03/2016
Visa granted: 02/09/2016
Profession: Web developer
Country: LR
NSW