Hi! I'm from Philippines and now presently working in Maldives as Chief Mechanic for outboard engines for more than 9 years. I have some few questions regarding my application, I am applying for 457 visa and got a sponsor but the sponsorship and nomination are not yet granted. They ask me to lodge my visa application even the nomination is not yet granted, I already took my medical exam and taking my IELTS this coming Sept. 20, 2014. My questions are is it ok to lodge my application even the nomination is not yet granted and my IELTS is not yet done. Do the immigration will ask me to do the skill assessment? Thank you in advance