memcc Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Looks like they have updated the processing times again...75% in 4 months90% in 9 monthsSent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Omg [emoji30][emoji30][emoji30]Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memcc Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 It’s a joke...Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 It's ridiculous.......... [emoji30][emoji30]Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 It's ridiculous.......... [emoji30][emoji30]Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werneroeder Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 How is it then, that some people got their visa within days? Makes no sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 It's mind baffling [emoji849][emoji849]Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werneroeder Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Can one see visa progress of the 457 on the Immi Account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memcc Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Yes, the Immi account portal shows the status of your application Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werneroeder Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I will have to get the reference number from my M A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcguinnessp1968 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 How is it then, that some people got their visa within days? Makes no sense.I was advised by the lawyer dealing with my visa that it is possible to ask for a visa to be treated as priority which happened in my case.The request of course has to come from the nominating employer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werneroeder Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Yes, so was mine, as the project start dates are the 4th September but I still have to wait for the minimum of 8 weeks before we can enquire about the status. At least that is what my MA told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imthedave Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Mine is a 457 renewal but effectively you have to go through the whole process again. We were a newly established foreign company so last time our visas were only granted for 18 months which is annoying because if they had been given normal status, I wouldn't be affected by the new changes. Last time: Company sponsorship: 2 days Nomination: Same day 457: 7 months This time: Company sponsorship renewal: - Submitted January 2017 (5 months before expiry) - question asked to reconfirmed meeting training requirement May 2017 - Granted valid for 5 years 11th Aug 2017 Nomination and 457 renewal submitted same time as above (January 2017): Still waiting and status as 'received' Reading here and on some other forums though, it seems to me that they are focusing more on the sponsorship and nominations to make sure they're valid then granting the actual visas fairly quickly. Hoping it will be sorted soon though. My current visa expires in October and have a bridging visa issued to cover from then. Im on the 4 year list, UK so low risk but I'm 47 so can no longer consider the PR transition later. Also currently have a PR DE visa application in, applied before the age limit changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imthedave Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 19/08/2017 at 09:28, imthedave said: Mine is a 457 renewal but effectively you have to go through the whole process again. We were a newly established foreign company so last time our visas were only granted for 18 months which is annoying because if they had been given normal status, I wouldn't be affected by the new changes. Last time: Company sponsorship: 2 days Nomination: Same day 457: 7 months This time: Company sponsorship renewal: - Submitted January 2017 (5 months before expiry) - question asked to reconfirmed meeting training requirement May 2017 - Granted valid for 5 years 11th Aug 2017 Nomination and 457 renewal submitted same time as above (January 2017): Still waiting and status as 'received' Reading here and on some other forums though, it seems to me that they are focusing more on the sponsorship and nominations to make sure they're valid then granting the actual visas fairly quickly. Hoping it will be sorted soon though. My current visa expires in October and have a bridging visa issued to cover from then. Im on the 4 year list, UK so low risk but I'm 47 so can no longer consider the PR transition later. Also currently have a PR DE visa application in, applied before the age limit changes. My 457 has just been renewed/granted BUT it is only valid for 2 years. I don't really understand this as my occupation is on the 4 year list. At least there is a part relief now but I'm getting my MA to check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azat2016 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Update : Visa granted!!! Looking at my application, the visa was actually applied in Feb 2016, but extra documents needed lengthened the visa time considerably. Regardless, I'm pleased that the visa was approved. Best of luck to everyone ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memcc Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Update : Visa granted!!! Looking at my application, the visa was actually applied in Feb 2016, but extra documents needed lengthened the visa time considerably. Regardless, I'm pleased that the visa was approved. Best of luck to everyone !Brilliant news! Congrats [emoji4]Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khadijariaz Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 i never received mine. just applied for withdrawl nomination 12 oct 2016 visa 14 oct 2016 further documents + med requested 01 dec 2016 after that never heard anything about that. applied for withdrawl 2 months ago but nothing. natural justice s57 received 25th august...dont know how long it will take for withdrawl. occupation was sales and marketing manager in syd. now applying for 187 cook RCB lodged last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo-yaa Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hi all, Recently just had my 457 granted. Below is my timeline: Nomination and application lodged together - 28th July Nomination Approved - 3rd Aug Visa Granted - 25th Aug Exactly 4 weeks in total. Very quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcguinnessp1968 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hi all, Recently just had my 457 granted. Below is my timeline: Nomination and application lodged together - 28th July Nomination Approved - 3rd Aug Visa Granted - 25th Aug Exactly 4 weeks in total. Very quick. Mine was less than a week but it was very straightforward Funny how some can be very quick and others take months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imthedave Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 On 21/08/2017 at 15:53, imthedave said: My 457 has just been renewed/granted BUT it is only valid for 2 years. I don't really understand this as my occupation is on the 4 year list. At least there is a part relief now but I'm getting my MA to check My 457 has been corrected and now valid for 4 years ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinedawn Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Our visas have been granted today. Lodged 17th August so a very quick response. Australia here we come xSent from my HUAWEI VNS-L31 using PomsinOz mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcguinnessp1968 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Our visas have been granted today. Lodged 17th August so a very quick response. Australia here we come xSent from my HUAWEI VNS-L31 using PomsinOz mobile appExcellent news I'm heading over 1st November having recently handed my notice in to my current employer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinedawn Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Just got to hand mine in next week after my holiday, only problem is my boss is on holiday for the week so it may have to be delayed until he gets back ?Sent from my HUAWEI VNS-L31 using PomsinOz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werneroeder Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Visa granted! Will be in Australia as of the 18th September. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl and Wayne Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hello All, Just wondering whether anyone knows if 457 is processed any quicker if you have been sponsored/nominated by a government agency. I have been nominated by the DHHS as Child Proection Practice Leader. The nomination was approved in a few days and I lodged my application a few days ago, just anxiously waiting now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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