Funkmaster 10 Posted August 3, 2012 Need some advice please...... I am currently waiting for my 457 visa to be approved. DIAC received my medical results (passed them) on 26th July. They had all my other documents on 10th July. I am supposed to start my job in Perth on Sept 3rd and I was planning on booking flights for 18th August. Without receiving my 457 visa: 1. could I enter Australia on a tourist visa and then wait for my 457 visa to be approved before I start work. Or 2. Should I just sit and wait for my 457 to be approved before booking flights? 3. Does anyone know how long the 457 visa takes to process? Thank you, Funk :unsure: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nycplanner 10 Posted August 3, 2012 According to this, you can't apply for a tourist visa while your 457 is pending: http://www.immi.gov.au/gateways/agents/pdf/subclass-457-visitors.pdf If you attempt to enter Australia on a tourist visa and immigration sees that a 457 is pending for you, they might not consider you to be a "genuine tourist" which would be a big problem. Also, I believe the 457 must be granted while you are offshore. VETASSESS lodged 09/02/2012, docs rec'd 16/02, approved 30/03 | IELTS 9, 9, 9, 9 10/03 | VIC SS lodged 23/02, approved 23/05 | PCC US 02/05, Can 28/05, state 12/06 | 176 lodged 28/05, CO 02/06 | Meds completed 15/06, rec'd 25/06, ref'd 04/07, finalised 11/08 | Grant 13/08/2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupert 1,312 Posted August 3, 2012 Need some advice please...... I am currently waiting for my 457 visa to be approved. DIAC received my medical results (passed them) on 26th July. They had all my other documents on 10th July. I am supposed to start my job in Perth on Sept 3rd and I was planning on booking flights for 18th August. Without receiving my 457 visa: 1. could I enter Australia on a tourist visa and then wait for my 457 visa to be approved before I start work. Or 2. Should I just sit and wait for my 457 to be approved before booking flights? 3. Does anyone know how long the 457 visa takes to process? Thank you, Funk :unsure: I would just wait myself. Your employer knows that you can't start work until you have the visa, so wouldn't worry too much about the September 3rd date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funkmaster 10 Posted August 3, 2012 Thank you both for your replies. I will wait for my 457 visa to be granted before booking flights. Much appreciated :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raul Senise 2,054 Posted August 5, 2012 Need some advice please...... I am currently waiting for my 457 visa to be approved. DIAC received my medical results (passed them) on 26th July. They had all my other documents on 10th July. I am supposed to start my job in Perth on Sept 3rd and I was planning on booking flights for 18th August. Without receiving my 457 visa: 1. could I enter Australia on a tourist visa and then wait for my 457 visa to be approved before I start work. Or 2. Should I just sit and wait for my 457 to be approved before booking flights? 3. Does anyone know how long the 457 visa takes to process? Thank you, Funk 1. Not advisable; 2. This would be the safest option; 3. 1 to 3 weeks if done properly. Raul T Senise Registered Migration Agent MARN 0636699 www.ozimmigration.com "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
