moonshine101

Useful post, I will be doing the trip in reverse next week - from Brisbane to Melbourne. I'll definitely check out the Princes highway.

Out of interest Lynsey and Mark, where are you headed once the visas are through? I head out to Melbourne on 4th August. Liz

I didn't use an agent, and therefore didn't realise the two could go in together! hopefully that means yours will be through any day now. I have my fingers crossed for you all.

Yes the company nomination was approved quickly, I submitted my complete application and payment about a week later. They took the payment immediately and then I played the waiting game. I heard so many conflicting stories about how long people we're waiting so I was getting nervous, but in fact my experience was good. Hopefully it wasn't just luck, and I truly hope you guys get your approval soon. I waited until I had the notification before I booked my flight, crikey, they are expensive last minute! I should reimbursed later by my employer thank goodness!

Mine came through in 22 days. Booked my flight today :-) my status said -"in progress" throughout, and I wasn't notified that I had been assigned a case officer. Suddenly I just got an email saying the visa was granted! I wish you all luck with yours, hope they come through soon.

Mine came though in 22 days (inclusive of weekends). My application simply said 'in progress' throughout. I wasn't ever notified of a case officer and wasn't asked for additional evidence. All pretty efficient really, although I started to get concerned after reading on here that my first notification would be a case officer assigned...not in my case! Very useful forums rums though to help gauge how long it might take, despite every case being different. good luck all. Hope they come through soon!

Hi all, I submitted on 1st July (with nomination already approved) and am still (not very patiently) waiting to hear something. I log into my immi account every day (I'm obsessed!), and it still says 'in progress' but nothing has changed since I submitted everything and paid. The payment was processed immediately (surprise!) Did anyone submit around that time? If so, have you heard anything? I'm having a big leaving party this weekend, the main question on everyone's lips will be 'so... when do you fly?! But I can't answer that, as I can't book my flight until the visa is approved, so it is a bit awkward! I just want to know when I'm going. My employer wants me to start work on 4th August - which I think is looking unlikely! Also, I finish work here in the UK next week, but my employer has offered to keep me on after 31st July if I get delayed... It would be useful to know an estimated time so I can decide if that is worth getting that set up now! Ok, rant over. If anyone can share any recent experiences that would be welcome!