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Just found out my friend who applied for a 457 on the 12/04/2017 was approved 5 days later on the 17/04/2017! Her job is still on the skilled list, but how can that be fair!

I applied for my 457 visa 5 months ago (as an HR Advisor) and was expecting my visa to be approved in the next couple of weeks. Now it has been removed from the list, it looks like i have no other option but to leave the country.

I submitted my 457 visa 5 months ago (normally they take 3 months to approve) Every time my lawyer would call up immigration to find out why it is taking so long, they would never give her an update. They then change the lead time to 6 months. I was expecting my visa to be approved in the next couple of weeks, however my occupation has now been removed from the skilled list. Meaning I will probably have to leave the country in the next 28 days. The main thing that baffles me, is a friend of mine, who applied for the 457 visa at the same times as me (who's job is still on the skilled list) had her visa approved within the 3 month time frame. Could be a coincident or maybe they knew my occupation was going to be removed. Either way I cant help but feel like I've been treated unfairly. I original came to Australia for a holiday, however i fell in love with the place, the culture and the people and I've ended up being here over 2 years. I've settled into life here, but now because of Malcolm Tunrbulls decision my life is upside down. I feel like the last 2 years have been a complete waste of time and money!