pavy 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.... Congrats mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthads Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 congrats cthads ..may i know when was your application lodged? 20/aug in Perth admiral0001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ng Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Congrat cthads, would you mind tell me are you from a low risk or a high risk country? My application went in 5 days before yours, I'm from a high risk country. Waiting is so hard.... Sent from my XT910 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthads Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Congrat cthads, would you mind tell me are you from a low risk or a high risk country? My application went in 5 days before yours, I'm from a high risk country. Waiting is so hard.... Sent from my XT910 using Tapatalk 2 waiting is terrible... well I'm from Brazil, dont really know if thats a low or high risk country. Try to contact perth's office. I wrote them twice and got quick answer both times... Good lucky to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 waiting is terrible... well I'm from Brazil, dont really know if thats a low or high risk country. Try to contact perth's office. I wrote them twice and got quick answer both times... Good lucky to you My MA sent email to immigration on 2/10/13 . But haven't get any reply yet . I am waiting for my visa from last 4 months ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthads Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 My MA sent email to immigration on 2/10/13 . But haven't get any reply yet . I am waiting for my visa from last 4 months ... hey pavy, write yourself.... they are very polite on answering.... As for me, I wrote twice and also my MA wrote or called them but all the time I got answer. you can call also and see yourself what is taking to long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 hey pavy, write yourself.... they are very polite on answering.... As for me, I wrote twice and also my MA wrote or called them but all the time I got answer. you can call also and see yourself what is taking to long Dear cthds actually my MA said do not contact them at any cost they will not reply , because I am using MA . HE SAID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbingerthis Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 hey pavy, write yourself.... they are very polite on answering.... As for me, I wrote twice and also my MA wrote or called them but all the time I got answer. you can call also and see yourself what is taking to long Pavy, I agree with cthads. If your MA is not having any luck, maybe you will. In any event, writing to the CO may answer some of the questions your MA has yet to respond to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banksy Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I had my nomination transfer come through today. It was submitted on September 19th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ng Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 waiting is terrible... well I'm from Brazil, dont really know if thats a low or high risk country. Try to contact perth's office. I wrote them twice and got quick answer both times... Good lucky to you Thanks cthads, here's a list of low risk countries http://www.immi.gov.au/immigration/eta-eligible-passports.htm 1 last question, were your nomination and visa application lodged at the same time? or was your nomination approved prior to your visa application? It looks like even my employer's nomination application has not been looked at yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oogamous Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hey Guys... Got my online status updated to "Applicant Approved" for both persons 1 and 2. However have not received any email from case officer or sponsoring organisation yet...?? So my questions are: 1) Is this Visa Entitlement details same as Visa Grant? I mean - is this the printout that I have to use as Visa? 2) On the Visa Entitlement details page my Wife's name is not mentioned? It only mentions me as primary applicant. 3) Is there a separate Visa printout I need for her too? Thanks My timeline is : Application 457 Business Long Stay Primary 16/08/2013 Application received - processing commenced Message 16/08/2013 Application fee received Message 20/08/2013 Application being processed further Message View your receipt details Person 1 21/08/2013 Information received Message 26/08/2013 Health requirements finalised Message 26/08/2013 Further medical results received Message 26/08/2013 Further medical results received Message 26/08/2013 HIV blood test received Message 26/08/2013 Hepatitis B antigen blood test received Message 26/08/2013 Hepatitis C antibody blood test received Message 17/10/2013 Applicant Approved Person 2 24/08/2013 Health requirements finalised Message 24/08/2013 Further medical results received Message 17/10/2013 Applicant Approved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ng Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hey, congrat! My application was lodged on 15/08, Melbourne. Hopefully get it soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Ive been waiting since the 11th of July and I haven't heard anything. We didn't use a agent and my company haven't sponsored anybody before, not sure if that's why it's taken so long. Maybe might be time to start pulling my hair out... Application Status Application 457 Business Long Stay Primary 11/07/2013 Application received - processing commenced Message 11/07/2013 Application fee received Message View your receipt details Person 1 11/07/2013 Bridging visa granted Message 17/07/2013 Health requirements finalised Message 17/07/2013 Further medical results received Message 17/07/2013 Further medical results received Message 17/07/2013 Further medical results received Message Have you got visa mate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emj1986 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 We got approved this morning!!!! Applied 20/09 at Sydney Office. Status never changed from 'processing commenced'. So happy and excited I've been shaking since I read it!!! Good luck everyone - good things come to those who wait :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain maracas Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Excellent! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emj1986 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Excellent! Congratulations. Thank you :wink: Guess we got lucky, I know some people on here have been waiting soooo long and just under 6 weeks felt long enough! Hope the rest of you on here get some good news soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbingerthis Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hi all! Just wanted to let you know that we received our visas on Monday, 28 Oct! We applied in Melbourne on 16 Sept, so the entire process took about 6 weeks. We caused a slight delay of about a week in getting our medicals arranged, so I do think that the process could have been shortened a little. Our timeline is as follows: 16 Sept: Submitted 457 visa application 30 Sept: Received invitation to submit medical assessment evidence 17 Oct: Attended medical assessment 19 Oct: Medical results submitted 28 Oct: Approval received Good luck to everyone else waiting for visas! Cx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiral0001 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 hey Guys, just to keep you posted my visa is approved today. Took 10 weeks to process my visa. Atlast the tension is over. Feeling lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3xT Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hi Guys, I'd like to share my visa processing time approval (Sydney). Application Status: Application 457 Business Long Stay Primary 13/09/2013 Application received - processing commenced 13/09/2013 Application fee received Person 1 06/11/2013 Applicant Approved Cheers everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hi Guys, I'd like to share my visa processing time approval (Sydney). Application Status: Application 457 Business Long Stay Primary 13/09/2013 Application received - processing commenced 13/09/2013 Application fee received Person 1 06/11/2013 Applicant Approved Cheers everyone Congrats D3 . Have a great life . I applied my 457 visa application on 28 June . Still waiting ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Mine was lodged in Brisbane office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akkubenji Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 hi, my sis applied on end of June and still waiting, its now 4months. It took 3months to get a case officer, they haven't asked for any thing till last day for form 1221 to fill. Its Nov10th n nothing yet....still waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 hi, my sis applied on end of June and still waiting, its now 4months. It took 3months to get a case officer, they haven't asked for any thing till last day for form 1221 to fill. Its Nov10th n nothing yet....still waiting. Same like mine . I applied on 28/6/13 Application being processed further on 4/10/13 Still waiting for visa . My case officcer hasn't contact me yet . Keep in touch mate . Keep updating about your sister visa updates . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavy Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) hi, my sis applied on end of June and still waiting, its now 4months. It took 3months to get a case officer, they haven't asked for any thing till last day for form 1221 to fill. Its Nov10th n nothing yet....still waiting. In 2012 case officcer asked my brother in law for fill 1221 forum . When did he submit . Next day visa was granted . I believe that your sister will get visa next week Edited November 10, 2013 by pavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftpunk13 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Hi everyone, I am in the early stage of 457 visa process. My company applied for sponsorship/nomination on Oct 11th 2013 and We are still waiting for the approval. Can anyone advise me the average time period for the sponsorship/nomination approval. My current visa expires on Jan 2014 :sad: Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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