KOKORO Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 We got our visas approved this morning six and a half weeks after applying, below is our timeline I hope it helps the people who are waiting as I know how frustrating it is! 22nd August - applied for 457 (we uploaded all relevant documents on this date as we had everything ready) 7th September - carried out medicals (which went to review due to medical issues) 17th September - medicals approved & website updated to 'processing further' 26th September - case officer contacted us via email to ask for some further information 3rd October - case officer asked for further proof of De-facto relationship 7th October - submitted De-facto information 8th October - Approval! Good luck everyone with your applications! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) Hi mate KOKRO On 17 September . Did you get e-mail from case officcer . Which e mail showing his/ her contact details . Or he contacted you when he need information from you ? Edited October 8, 2013 by pavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKORO Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hi Pavy On the 17th it just updated on the IMMI website to 'Processing Further', no one contacted us until the 26th when we got an email directly from the case officer asking for more information. When he emailed us directly on the 26th nothing was updated on the website, from that point on everything was handled directly with emails. Until today when it went to approved. Hope this helps in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 We got our visas approved this morning six and a half weeks after applying, below is our timeline I hope it helps the people who are waiting as I know how frustrating it is! 22nd August - applied for 457 (we uploaded all relevant documents on this date as we had everything ready) 7th September - carried out medicals (which went to review due to medical issues) 17th September - medicals approved & website updated to 'processing further' 26th September - case officer contacted us via email to ask for some further information 3rd October - case officer asked for further proof of De-facto relationship 7th October - submitted De-facto information 8th October - Approval! Good luck everyone with your applications! Congrats mate Did case officcer contacted you on 17 September . When you got update " further processed" ? Or he contacted you first time when he asked you for information ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthads Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 which center was it? which city? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hi Pavy On the 17th it just updated on the IMMI website to 'Processing Further', no one contacted us until the 26th when we got an email directly from the case officer asking for more information. When he emailed us directly on the 26th nothing was updated on the website, from that point on everything was handled directly with emails. Until today when it went to approved. Hope this helps in some way. Thanks mate I got update on 4/10/14 " processed further" but no one contacted my MA. . I thought they send email when the update further to applicant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hi Pavy On the 17th it just updated on the IMMI website to 'Processing Further', no one contacted us until the 26th when we got an email directly from the case officer asking for more information. When he emailed us directly on the 26th nothing was updated on the website, from that point on everything was handled directly with emails. Until today when it went to approved. Hope this helps in some way. Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKORO Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Congrats mate Did case officcer contacted you on 17 September . When you got update " further processed" ? Or he contacted you first time when he asked you for information ??? No the case officer didn't contact us until the 26th Sep when he requested further information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKORO Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 which center was it? which city? It was Sydney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthads Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 tks mante. Mine was on perth... heard from my MA that heard from immigration that my file should be looked up this week.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj Patel Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hi all Lodged my application on the 10th of August, was contacted today by C/O at brisbane office for further information. Looks like the ball is rolling now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthads Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 good for you Raj... it sucks for me... although it should be starting with a CO this week Hope that it does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbingerthis Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) We got our visas approved this morning six and a half weeks after applying, below is our timeline I hope it helps the people who are waiting as I know how frustrating it is! 22nd August - applied for 457 (we uploaded all relevant documents on this date as we had everything ready) 7th September - carried out medicals (which went to review due to medical issues) 17th September - medicals approved & website updated to 'processing further' 26th September - case officer contacted us via email to ask for some further information 3rd October - case officer asked for further proof of De-facto relationship 7th October - submitted De-facto information 8th October - Approval! Good luck everyone with your applications! Congratulations, KOKORO! Well done Hi Pavy below is status of my application, i am still bit confused if CO is assigned or not yet can you advise please?? Thanks & regards MM [TABLE=class: cms_table, width: 100%, align: center] [TR] [TD]Application[/TD] [TD]457 Business Long Stay Primary[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]20/09/2013[/TD] [TD]Application received - processing commenced[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]20/09/2013[/TD] [TD]Application fee receive Complete character assessment required[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Primary Applicant 24/09/2013 Health requirement finalized @MMuZ, I think you get an email from your CO with contact details? At least that's how mine came through - I received an email with the CO's details, advising what type of medicals my SO and I needed to have. @Everyone: how did you get your IMMI log in details? Are they emailed to you? Edited October 9, 2013 by harbingerthis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emiliaperth Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi cthads when your application has been logded? Mine was on submitted 20/09 (also in perth) and I have no i dea how long does it take... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthads Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi cthads when your application has been logded? Mine was on submitted 20/09 (also in perth) and I have no i dea how long does it take... Hey EmiliaPerth, mine was lodged 20/august, finished my medicals 28/august.... just today my MA wrote me that I got a Case Officer and it should be done by monday, hopefully.... It is taking longer than normal so get ready to be pacient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathockey Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Just received my VISA GRANT by email! It took just over 10 weeks from the date I lodged my online application. Off to book flights....finally! Good Luck everyone...hang in there! The waiting WILL pay off in the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthads Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 yeahhhh congrats cathockey.... so happy for you.... According to my CO I have to wait till monday to have my finalised... oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ng Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Congrats cathockey. Your application was lodged in Melbourne, wasn't it? Sent from my XT910 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 yeahhhh congrats cathockey.... so happy for you....According to my CO I have to wait till monday to have my finalised... oh well. Good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbingerthis Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Just received my VISA GRANT by email! It took just over 10 weeks from the date I lodged my online application. Off to book flights....finally! Good Luck everyone...hang in there! The waiting WILL pay off in the end! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy99 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) After reading through this thread it will be interesting to see how long our 457 will take. Our MA is in sydney, Rapid Visas - I emailed off all the paperwork requested this morning, he said we wont need medicals just confirming in the email that there aren't any pre-existing medical conditions would be fine. Our go between is Australian Trade Connections who liase with us, the visa people and my husbands new employer. The lady there said that it should take 6-7wks once paperwork has been submitted as there had been a backlog but it was now being cleared. She also said that my hubby's new boss had already provided his necessary paperwork so it's just ours their waiting for, so fingers crossed it wont be long..................... i will come back and update with a timeline to help others going through the process once we get the visa:biggrin: Edited October 12, 2013 by cathy99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbingerthis Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 ....he said we wont need medicals just confirming in the email that there aren't any pre-existing medical conditions would be fine.... Wowzers! That's a time saver, then! Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthads Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 hey guys, I come to say that I FINALLY DID IT.... Visa granted.... so happy. cannot express the feeling. for those who are still waiting, hang in there and may God bless you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Just received my VISA GRANT by email! It took just over 10 weeks from the date I lodged my online application. Off to book flights....finally! Good Luck everyone...hang in there! The waiting WILL pay off in the end! So happy for you cath . Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiral0001 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 congrats cthads ..may i know when was your application lodged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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