laurenday Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Ours went in 3rd February. Still nothing. Be prepared for a long wait ahead, they seem to be behind this year (apart from the occasional very quick result). I'm British but my wife is SA, so that could be slowing us down. Has your nomination been approved yet? And has your new employer sponsored before? Mine hasn't, so I'm fully expecting for a 3 month wait! Does any one have any advice as to when they started packing up/selling houses etc? We are totally stuck with when to start? Any advice would be much appreciated Also, we are from the UK with myself, husband and 2 children on the application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooey Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hey everyone been reading this thread for a while so wanted to share my timeline. Nomination and visa application - 4 Feb Nomination approved - 5 May (13 weeks later) Visa approved - 19 May (15 weeks later) Low risk country (UK) applying on shore (Melbourne) for a reputable company that have sponsored before. So the 12 week estimate seems to really be minimum at the moment rather than maximum. Good luck everyone, stay patient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenday Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hey everyone been reading this thread for a while so wanted to share my timeline. Nomination and visa application - 4 Feb Nomination approved - 5 May (13 weeks later) Visa approved - 19 May (15 weeks later) Low risk country (UK) applying on shore (Melbourne) for a reputable company that have sponsored before. So the 12 week estimate seems to really be minimum at the moment rather than maximum. Good luck everyone, stay patient Congratulations ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Brunning Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 This thread is very helpful!! I am currently at a bit of a cross roads as to what I should do. I have recently secured a job with 457 sponsorship from a University who has sponsored before. My current 573 visa has a little over a month left to run, and it seems I wont be starting my new role until the 457 has been granted. Given that its at the very early stages, I am not sure if my best course of action would be to return to the UK and submit my visa application, or continue sitting tight here in Sydney paying crazy rent with no work. With the process taking a minimum of 12 weeks from what I have seen on here, I am leaning towards returning home to keep costs down and taking the opportunity to see some friends and family. Any advice would be much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpuvpce Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 What a great news this afternoon....Visa granted for me and my partner. My timeline: From: India (High Risk Country as per DIBP Visa processing rule) Applying onshore. Nomination/Visa lodged - 29th of Jan 2016 Nomination approved - 15th of March 2016 Asked to fill form 1221 Status : Application in Progress/Process Visa granted : 20th May 2016 Tool long but good news when needed. Best of luck guys and Thanks for your support. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Als Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Congrats mrpuvpce,you have been waiting a long time. Good luck in Aus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenday Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Congrats mrpuvpce Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imran786786 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hello friends , i have applied 457 visa as a pastry cook. i got my qualification trough rpl . co ask me to give evidence of skill. if i provide him experience letter on compny letterhead would be enough. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positive Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I have been waiting for more than 4 months, still nomination and Visa has not been approved. Waiting is killing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonardverma Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I have been waiting for more than 4 months, still nomination and Visa has not been approved. Waiting is killing.... Same story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCatJen Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hi everyone! This is my first time posting but I've been stalking the thread for a little while now! My timeline so far......... 29/02/16 application submitted 05/03/16 info & medical requested (info supplied same day) 12/03/16 medical (including blood tests) Nothing since, immi account just says processing..... I'm onshore, from a low risk country (UK) and sponsor has done so before - patience isn't one of my virtues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobinson Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Has your nomination been approved yet? And has your new employer sponsored before? Mine hasn't, so I'm fully expecting for a 3 month wait! Does any one have any advice as to when they started packing up/selling houses etc? We are totally stuck with when to start? Any advice would be much appreciated Also, we are from the UK with myself, husband and 2 children on the application Hi, yes they've sponsored before. Nope, nomination not approved yet. Up to 16 weeks now. We are going a little crazy. Hopefully after (if?) nomination approved the turn around to the visa is quick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenday Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hi, yes they've sponsored before. Nope, nomination not approved yet. Up to 16 weeks now. We are going a little crazy. Hopefully after (if?) nomination approved the turn around to the visa is quick... Ahh I can imagine! Have you followed up or Anything? Surely u can as you are out of the standard service times Every ones case is totally different though isn't it, unfortunately I think we all just have to wait it out [emoji1304] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hi everyone! This is my first time posting but I've been stalking the thread for a little while now! My timeline so far......... 29/02/16 application submitted 05/03/16 info & medical requested (info supplied same day) 12/03/16 medical (including blood tests) Nothing since, immi account just says processing..... I'm onshore, from a low risk country (UK) and sponsor has done so before - patience isn't one of my virtues Are you a nurse or something having to supply blood tests ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCatJen Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hi Samson, I am indeed a nurse :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole247 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hey guys, I've been following this thread for a while however a new user! Just wanted to share my current timeline on the 457. SBS Approved: 01/02/2016 Nomination lodged: 17/03/2016 Application lodged: 29/03/2016 Nomination approved (and CO allocated): 18/05/2016 Additional docs requested: 18/05/16 Additional docs submitted back to CO: 20/05/2016 Now waiting.... Applied onshore in Melbourne, I'm from the UK. The only additional docs I was asked for was proof of Health Insurance, I enrolled in Medicare last week and provided the temporary enrolment card they give you, waiting to hear if that's sufficient and if not my MA will assist in me taking out temp health cover... She's emailed the CO to see if this evidence is sufficient...hate the waiting! I'm hoping that because the only additional docs they requested is the health cover that the rest should be all okay?... Anyone in the same boat?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhonG2016 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hi Cole247... we have almost same timeline12/23/2015 Doc sent to MA02/02/2016 visa lodge05/04/2016 SBS approved05/05/2016 Nom approvedAll needed docs has been provided since Dec. Done my med Jan. I came from HR country (not sure if there is a bearing if LR/HR)Been waiting for my visa for more than 2 wèeks now and i am applying in NSW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole247 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hi DhonG2016, Yeah from reading other's posts it's different every time wether we are HR or LR... So frustrating all the not knowing! I just wonder with them having only requested Health Care evidence from me does that mean they shouldn't be aiming to request any other additional info? (As in would they request it all at once) Basically just checking emails every day now waiting on a response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwillshine Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hello everyone its my time to share my good news with you all. Nom and visa lodged 27 jan 2016 Docs requested 7 march 2016 Visa and nom approved 24 may 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makriel Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hello everyone its my time to share my good news with you all.Nom and visa lodged 27 jan 2016 Docs requested 7 march 2016 Visa and nom approved 24 may 2016 Congratulations!!! Enjoy and good luck with your journey "down under". U have been waiting for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwillshine Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Congratulations!!! Enjoy and good luck with your journey "down under". U have been waiting for a while. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tej Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Thank you Low risk high risk?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwillshine Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Low risk high risk?? India hr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tej Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Visa lod....dec 2015 Medical 13 jan 2016 nomination approved 19 may 2016 Wating for visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G2G Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Visa grant today after 7 weeks and 3 days! Praise the Lord! Time Line: Nomination grant - March 30, 2016 Application Lodge - April 1, 2016 Visa grant - May 24, 2016 Onshore application in WA, from a High Risk country, a family with one child. God bless you all, in His time He makes all things beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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