Hi guys,
Great news for me today, visa application has been approved! Here's my timeline:
186 Direct Entry from 457, UK citizen
Nomination Lodged 21 October 2014
Nomination Granted 7 March 2015
Application Lodged 19 March 2015
Application Granted 22 June 2015.
Time for visa approval: 96 days (visa lodged after nomination was granted)
NSW Processing Centre
Good luck everyone!