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Thanks guys thats helpful. So my employer can nominate me before I have done 2 years but I can only apply once i have worked for them for 2 years is that right?

Cheers - this is where it gets tricky - occupation is senior research fellow - My 457 states university lecturer but my employer is health service affiliated with a university. I have a PhD and have read that academics are not normally required to have the skills assessment test but I think that is only true if your employer is a university. The health service I work for could sponsor me under the transfer residence route but have heard that can take up to 18 months and I'd still have to work for them for another 6 months before the process could even commence, hence wondering if they could sponsor me under the direct entry route. Grateful for any advice!

Hi, Help! I am so confused about visas. I am on a 457 (18 months served already) and wanting to get PR and understand under the employer nominated scheme there are 2 routes - Temporary Residence Transition stream and Direct Entry Stream, has anyone experienced of either of these? Can any employer nominate you for each of these? Which is quickest and easiest? I get conflicting advice from migration consultants about eligibility, let alone cost and time taken! Cheers

really? I'll have a years experience in Oz come November, 5 years in Asia and 10 in the UK in my area of work when you say starting again - do you mean they don't recognise the 457 status and its like applying for the first time? Thanks so much for your help everyone

Wow that was quick! thanks so much - I find the immigration web sites tell you nothing! Cheers

Hi Does anyone know how much it costs to apply for PR when on a 457. Do you have to have worked 2 years even if an employee is will to sponsor you? Must you pay for each family member or just the employed visa holder? Cheers!

Visas were approved yesterday, it took 2 weeks and 2 days. Best of luck to all of you out there. I did find that the system got updated apprx 24 hours after posting an enquiry to the contact department - might help those of you waiting a long time. Best of luck to you all and thanks for your helpful comments.

wow that's quick...thanks!... that's really encouraging, mine was submitted on 11/8 and says today all medicals received and application being processed further - so here's hoping we'll hear any time soon. Life in Limbo eh!

How long does it take for a 457 visa to be approved (British family), must I wait until employer (sponsor) has been approved before I apply? Grateful for any advice.