fallenangel

...and FINALLY, it's DONE!

Here's my timeline:

Nomination lodged - 27/06

Visa Application lodged - 28/08

Nomination & Visa approved - 14/01/2014

Office of submission - Melbourne

Approving CO based in Parramatta

Hope this helps...good luck to everyone waiting!

Can you not contact DIBP because their own service standards for this visa are 6 months. Surely if they exceed this they can provide you an update?

Already did. They say 5-8 months (even though the 186 timelines say 6 months on their site, ENS says 5-8) and that the high volume of applications is leading to delays, they are trying their best.

They can't actually say anything regarding the visa, since the nomination hasn't been processed yet. This was their response to my employer...not much to work with there.

It's been over 5 and a half months since my nomination was lodged. Anyone else in the same boat?

Nomination lodged - 27/06

Visa Lodged - 28/08

Absolutely no news. Been in progress forever!!!!! grrrrrr

My nomination was lodged on 28th June, 2013

Visa lodged: 28 Aug, 2013

186 Direct stream, currently on the 457

Melbourne office

No news yet. The wait is getting more frustrating by the day! Thought I'd share my timelines.

Cheers