RobbieOZ

Hi Beck, thanks for the thread link & congratulation on your fantastic news. I'll check thread out now, called immigration also, held for a hour and poor agent could only give me the Dept. Standard info that applications can take anywhere from 6 to 9 months! My employer nomination took 6month.. All my docs, payment etc have been submitted, So only a few to go.. Fingers crossed..

Hi Beck, thanks for the thread link & congratulation on your fantastic news. I'll check thread out now, called immigration also, held for a hour and poor agent could only give me the Dept. Standard info that applications can take anywhere from 6 to 9 months! My employer nomination took 6month.. All my docs, payment etc have been submitted, So only a few to go.. Fingers crossed..

Hi Everyone, I am wondering if anyone out there has an idea of current 2014 processing time for 186 Visa ( Temporary Residence Transition stream). My employer nomination took 6 months for approval ( approved March 2014) and now I waiting to hear on progress of my application. Any current approval timelines would be a fantastic help. thanks all..

Hi All, I'm wondering if anyone out there has an idea of the current processing times for Employer Nomination under subclass 186 - The Temporary Residence Transition stream. My employer whom I've been employed with for 2.5yrs now submitted the nomination on september 3rd 2013, over 3 months ago & to date not a word.. Considering the original employer nomination for my 457 visa was processed in a few short weeks, I'm a bit concerned at not hearing anything for over 3 months.. Any advice would be greatly appreciated to put my mind at rest. Thanks RobbieOZ

Hi Prof, thanks for the advice, Im certainly learning & fretting all about the joys of wanting to become a contributing, legal & law abide resident of Oz. My employer doesn't regularly sponsor on a 457 & I think you're correct about their understanding of the parameters concerning the transition, hence my need for knowledge. Further advice welcome. cheers ​

Hi Alan, Thanks for the link to your article, it made for an interesting & informative read. I'll investigate a bit further & afterward quite possibly with send you a PM for your colleagues details to arrange a further chat. Cheers

Hi Blossom79, thanks again for all the excellent advice & I'm checking the csol list as I type, fingers crossed my occupation is on there & both lists! Fingers crossed. Appreciate the help.

Hi Blossom, many thanks for your kind reply. I'm not sure if my current position is listed on the sol or csol list as I only found out my employers answer late this afternoon. I do know that it's list on the 457 skills list but not sure if its also on the sol/csol listings.. Im Melbourne based and wish to stay in this area due to schooling & my wife is also employed locally. No reason was given except that my employer stated that I still have 2 years to go on my 457 visa which they will continue to honour and that they believe I can apply myself for PR. I also advised them that I will cover any and all cost associated with a Pr application so theres no expense incurred from their end. Needless to say, This decision has left me feeling like they have me over a barrel and that all the hard work and effort I've put in over the past 2 years has been for nothing and I'm totally in limbo now. I tried calling the DIAC but the "customer service person" I spoke to was clueless and simply referred me to the department website.

Hi there, I have a question that I would greatly appreciate any guidance or assistance with concerning the transition from a subclass 457 visa to PR in Australia. I am currently employed in Australia & have been for nearly 24 months now by the same employer on a 457 visa. On broaching the subject of assistance with applying for PR with my employer, they have informed me that they would prefer if I applied directly myself to gain PR in Australia and they also have informed me that they will continue to honour their sponsorship 457 obligation for the final two years of the 457 visa. This has left my family & I in limbo as we really wish to settle permanently in Oz as we have children in school here etc. My question is are there any options open to us to apply for PR now from the subclass 457 visa directly on our own without the assistance of my employer, I'm employed as a Recruitment Consultant in Melbourne. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks