i have been following up this thread since long time.
i've placed onshore application on august 30 and just got approval for Company nomination today.
I hope to get my 450 approved this week. See below my timeline
29/08/2013 Application received - processing commenced
29/08/2013 Application fee received
01/11/2013 Sponsorship approved
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