Flappers263 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone can provide a timeline on 457 approvals currently - mine finally got lodged today and I was wondering how long the purgatory will last so we can confirm shippers and flights etc.... many thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsdrussell Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I'm in the same boat!! My migration agent lodged mine last week. He told me he is hopeful it will be approved before Xmas...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 If the employer already has sponsorship and nomination approval, the 457 visa itself can be very fast i.e. a couple of weeks and some come through in days. Most of the overall time taken is in the employer getting sponsorship and nmination approval and that depends on the quality and content of their application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappers263 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 If the employer already has sponsorship and nomination approval, the 457 visa itself can be very fast i.e. a couple of weeks and some come through in days. Most of the overall time taken is in the employer getting sponsorship and nmination approval and that depends on the quality and content of their application. Thanks - hopefully the agent has done a sterling job and there will be no delays!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappers263 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 I'm in the same boat!! My migration agent lodged mine last week. He told me he is hopeful it will be approved before Xmas...... Good luck, we are hoping to fly to Sydney mid Jan - a bit in limbo waiting now but it's the calm before the storm I guess...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsdrussell Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 It's the waiting that's the hardest part!!! I'm sure both of us will be fine - I'm like you though, just want to get everything confirmed as I'm hoping to fly to Melbourne mid January..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsdrussell Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I've just woken up to an email saying my Visa is approved!!! It was submitted on the 25th November and approved on the 9th December. Really fast!! Looks like the move to Melbourne is on for around the 12th Jan! Hope you get news soon Flappers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappers263 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 I've just woken up to an email saying my Visa is approved!!! It was submitted on the 25th November and approved on the 9th December. Really fast!! Looks like the move to Melbourne is on for around the 12th Jan! Hope you get news soon Flappers! congratulations dsd - now the real fun and games begin!! Good luck with flight hunting - I noticed they Fall substantially 15th onwards to Sydney....safe trip and have a great adventure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsdrussell Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Thanks Flappers! I don't have to worry about the flight hunting, being booked by my company! They've already asked me to move my flight to the 13th as it's cheaper! I'm sure your approval won't be far behind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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