Raghav

Sure Lou. I am heading off to Melbourne in a day or two. Waiting for my tickets. Let me know when you get the good news :smile:

Thanks Lou :-)

Got the visa granted today..the processing time is within 2 weeks.. Thanks to my wonderful Case officer :-) :hug:

Nope, not from me either I suggest you can enter your details here https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/inquiry/query/queryStatus.do?action=contact to get the TRN e-mailed to you. Probably you can then track it online and see where it is. Once you've got your TRN this link would be useful: https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/inquiry/query/query.do?action=eVisa Also haven't heard from any applicants who have lodged in June/July and had them granted recently..

Lou, any further updates from your side?

Yes and that is wat I am doing exactly :smile:

Thanks Lou for our reply. Have found mixed responses on the "Application being processed further" message - from that of a 'CO assigned' to 'nope you are still in the queue'. What does your status page read?

Thanks for your reply Rupert. I agree, it has been only 2 weeks since it has been lodged. Couldn't find much information on the latest processing time and experiences from people specifically after the 457 amendments :smile:

Hello Everyone, I was just looking for some info around the processing time for 457 applications lodged post 1st July 2013 changes. I had my application went in at 5th July and haven't heard other than "Application being processed further" message on 11th July. Did my medics on 4th July and heard they have sent around 10th July. I am from India. If anyone who had applied 457 in the month of July 2013 and have witnessed the application moving, please share us some info. I am also not sure if the recent changes will hold up the application processing time. If yes, any idea how much would it be? Thanks. BR, Raghav