Ko Ko Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I got my visa granted this morning. :biggrin: Finally I can smile...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Mo Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Congratesssss Ko Ko. What a great relief for you. All the best and remember me in your prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ng Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've been trying to keep myself busy so that I could forget about the painful visa process. Just found the grant letters in my email's inbox this morning . I didn't expect them this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Mo Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Wow great job David. How long did it take for visa grant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ng Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 It took me 5 and a half months in total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Mo Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Its about 4 n a half months since I have applied. It means I shouldn't feel hopeless ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPinJP Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hi everyone, I've been reading this forum from the moment I stumbled upon it a few days ago. I've lodge in my application for 457 visa myself just after Christmas. The nomination hasn't been approved yet according to my employer and it took her a month to let me know that I could lodge my visa application. I'm a nurse by profession and it usually takes 4-6 weeks according to some people on the other forum that I've been following. Have you had any problems or heard anyone with trouble while waiting for their visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hi everyone, I've been reading this forum from the moment I stumbled upon it a few days ago. I've lodge in my application for 457 visa myself just after Christmas. The nomination hasn't been approved yet according to my employer and it took her a month to let me know that I could lodge my visa application. I'm a nurse by profession and it usually takes 4-6 weeks according to some people on the other forum that I've been following. Have you had any problems or heard anyone with trouble while waiting for their visa? Hi I am waiting for my visa since 28 June . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPinJP Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hi I am waiting for my visa since 28 June . That's quite a long time pavy. I did read your posts from the very start. Aren't you suppose to communicate with them directly instead of your MA? Or maybe check your spam mails, it's been over 6 months you must have received some mail in one way or another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 That's quite a long time pavy. I did read your posts from the very start. Aren't you suppose to communicate with them directly instead of your MA? Or maybe check your spam mails, it's been over 6 months you must have received some mail in one way or another Dear jp My case officer allocated on 20 December . After six months . Pray for me . I am losing hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Mo Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Don't worry pavy. I am in the same boat and waiting for my visa for more than 4 months. I am doctor by profession and my colleagues in the past got their visas in 4-6 weeks time but now they have increased processing time. Hope we all get visa soon inshAllah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Mo Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hi everyone. Any updates with anyone? Forum has got totally silent. May be all have gone for Nw Year celebrations :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hi everyone. Any updates with anyone? Forum has got totally silent. May be all have gone for Nw Year celebrations :biggrin: M still here mate . So frustrated . Why it's happening with us ? :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Mo Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Same here pavy. Dont know we will be kept stranded. A friend of mine was telling me that as a result of Security Check thing its taking that long. Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacquimarmstrong Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hi, Husband is also a GP and we lodged 457 application 1st week in November for Melbourne - had medicals but no change is status on web site yet - any one had any other experience of timings - getting stressed! :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Mo Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I my job position is also in Victoria as a GP and I have applied my visa on 25th Aug. Nomination n sponsorship r done but still hanged up with visa grant. Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacquimarmstrong Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 OMG since 25th Aug, really? We have both given up our jobs and sold cars as we were told it would only take 4-6 wks for our visa by recruitment agency in Melbourne. When did you submit your medical? Have you heard anything at all from immigration or has your status changed on the website? Anyone else still waiting or can give me any experience of timings, if it's going to take months we will have to find jobs again :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy99 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Ours only took just over 4 weeks, i think it was a bit risque giving up your jobs but if you've been told that then hopefully it wont be long:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Mo Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Well its quite a variable story I must say. My medicals were done at the same time when my application was lodged. Many people get their visa in 4-6 weeks time. But recently a friend of mine working as a GP in Victoria also took about 4 months for his visa grant. My status has updated many times in terms of Application being processed further, Information received, No further medicals required on the basis of information provided to DIAC. So its indeed quite a volatile subject. All the best with your application n remember me in your prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacquimarmstrong Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thank you for sharing, it does give me hope that we might still be going in January! I will post any information we have in case it will help someone else. I will indeed pray for you Mo Mo as it appears you have been exceptionally unlucky. Best wishes to everyone waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movingtoaussieland Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Anyone else still waiting or can give me any experience of timings, if it's going to take months we will have to find jobs again :-( Hi, My nomination and visa application were submitted on 21 November, Business Sponsorship (because my company haven't sponsored anyone before) was granted on the 12th December, about 4 weeks after being lodged. No word on the nomination or visa grant yet, there will have been a bit of a delay as the immigration department close for Christmas and would probably have had a lot of people on holiday the few days they were open. I'm hoping for a grant this month too, due to speak to my relocation agent tomorrow so I'll post an update if they have any useful information on timescales! Best of luck with your application, hope it doesn't take too long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenverJ Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hi, Is it possible to upgrade from a 417 Working Holiday Visa to a 457 Sponsored Visa easily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movingtoaussieland Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 It's not really an "upgrade" - you'd have to apply for a 457 through the usual process (company need to be approved to sponsor people, then nominate a position which you would then lodge an application for), but yes, a lot of people go from a WHV to a 457. I was looking at going out on a 417 while waiting for my 457 to be granted but decided to wait and keep my WHV in my back pocket just in case something goes wrong with my 457 in future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacquimarmstrong Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Just an update - managed to get through to immi and was told 457's in Melborne currently taking 2-3 months. They were unable to give me any specific info but confirmed our application in progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktool Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Hi All, My employer told that he lodged 457 VISA by end of 2013 ( may be 29 Dec ) by some agent in Aus. He told we'll get TRN number after few days using which we can track online. He told we'll be asked for medical once process will start but no updates as of now. Any idea how long it will take for VISA processing in each steps its for WA. ( Software developer profile ) Thanks !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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