Moomoo Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 We are into our 19 weeks and still hopefully waiting. I have not in others forums seen anyone have having 457 approved recently. Wondering why? By next week if we still have nothing then we must contact Bupa insurance agiain to change date. Does anyone know how long will they take when they said it is in the finalize lot? :wacko::goofy: This is how I am now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team AB Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 hi allany advice welcome our visa application was lodged last week with medical insurance provived and having spoken to the sponsor we were told that she is going to get the visa 457 fast tracked.Now having a good look on the internet I cannot see if this is indeed possible so would like to hear from anybody who has had there 457 fast tracked or are we just clutching at straws and looking at a long wait like quite a few that I have read about on this thread. Just a little bit of info on the job.it is a hairdressing job for a major franchise in QLD but they do operate all over OZ and apparently have done quite a few 457 visa sponsors.would love to hear from anybody who can shed some light on this for us. thanks for reading Hi 99flake Don't know if you're still in need of assistance, but our 457 applications were lodged on 10 September and were granted 23 September - super quick and much quicker than we expected. We'll be heading to Melbourne in early January. I agree with others that I don't believe there is any way of fast-tracking individual applications. If your wait isn't over yet, I hope it soon will be. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksboy40 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Congratulations Team AB, we lodged ours on 2nd Sept and still waiting. Are you from a low risk country? We are from the UK and were hoping to have had it by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team AB Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Congratulations Team AB, we lodged ours on 2nd Sept and still waiting. Are you from a low risk country? We are from the UK and were hoping to have had it by now. Hi docksboy40 We're from the UK too. Do you know if you're position nomination has already been granted? Hope the visas come through soon for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksboy40 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 We don't know a thing. The company has sponsored people before, all we know it was lodged on 2nd Sept. My other half is supposed to be starting work mid Oct so things are very tight now. Contacting the agent today so see if there is any news. We have no idea what the process is to be honest. We were just told it would be 4-6 weeks or sooner but reading this thread who knows!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team AB Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 We don't know a thing. The company has sponsored people before, all we know it was lodged on 2nd Sept. My other half is supposed to be starting work mid Oct so things are very tight now. Contacting the agent today so see if there is any news. We have no idea what the process is to be honest. We were just told it would be 4-6 weeks or sooner but reading this thread who knows!!!! It's definitely worth asking if your position nomination has been granted as your visas can't be granted if it hasn't. We were told that it would be 5-6 weeks so were amazed when it was only two weeks. Where are you looking to relocate to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksboy40 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 We are relocating to Sydney, office is based in North Sydney so somewhere around there. Melbourne is supposed to be lovely, I'm sure you'll love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team AB Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 We are relocating to Sydney, office is based in North Sydney so somewhere around there. Melbourne is supposed to be lovely, I'm sure you'll love it. Hopefully! I'll keep an eye on this thread in the hope of seeing your visa grant really soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksboy40 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks Team AB, have just emailed the agent to ask on an update and see if the position nomination has been approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellwood5 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Hi everyone waiting for a decision on their 457 visas. We've previously been granted 457 visa 4 years ago. We came back to the uk when LAFHA was abolished for 457 visa holders. We were hoping that the fact we've met all the criteria before would expedite the process this time round. We'll see eh?! Nomination is approved and the main application was submitted on 3rd September. Last time it was 4 weeks from application to grant if memory serves. Waiting doesn't get any easier second time round! We're off to Sydney and will be around the Hills district, so anyone heading that way give us a shout. [emoji1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99flake Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 congrats team AB yours was super fast :wink: still havnt heard anything ourselves but atleast with your news it gives me more hope that it will be sooner rather than later,on the down side agent has suggested that because of my crim convictions 25 years ago there maybe a hold up due to character related issues:frown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellwood5 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Hi 99flake, just to put your mind at rest. My husband had a very old conviction. His went through in 6 weeks back in 2011. The character unit are great. We're hoping his won't have to go again given they've found in favour previously. PM me if you want any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99flake Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks for the positive response bellwood5 I have done stat dec and sent my police certificate which states no live trace so hopefully we will get a positive outcome :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellwood5 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks for the positive response bellwood5 I have done stat dec and sent my police certificate which states no live trace so hopefully we will get a positive outcome :wink: My husband's is classed as spent also and doesn't appear on a police check. We did stat decs, character references x 5 and a the Migration lawyer wrote a statement summising the whole picture. The character unit were really laid back about it when I called to chase it last time. They've seen far far worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellwood5 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Any of you lovely people had any updates on progress? We're still waiting. I have no room to complain though it's on been 4 weeks on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksboy40 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Just woke up to an email that our visas have been granted :wink: Has taken exactly 4 weeks. So excited but now have loads to organise. Hope everyone else hears soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellwood5 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 That's great news docksboy! ! Congrats! Where and when are you heading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksboy40 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Heading to Sydney, just working my way through the cancel everything list today, and book the removals and flights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellwood5 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Your visa was submitted the day before ours. Fingers crossed! We're off to Sydney too. Our stuff went last week and is due in November. There's been a flurry of grants over the past week or so. Have you thought about where you may live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksboy40 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Wow you're brave sending all your stuff before visas granted, we were too cautious We are looking at moving to Lower North Shore, other half's office is in North Sydney so want to be near to there. Got a serviced apartment for when we first arrive then but have a few rentals in mind so will be booking viewings soon. Hope you get yours tomorrow, that would be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellwood5 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 We took the risk given we've already been on a 457 4 years ago. Still a bit nail-biting though! My office is at Crow's Nest but we're heading to the Hills district. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksboy40 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Hills looks good and much better price wise but we are concerned about the commute, how long does it take? Would much rather a larger house (with a pool natch ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellwood5 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Well we have friends there who have advised the train from Schofields to St Leonards is relatively painless. About 30 mins via the motorway to drive. No idea of what parking is like in North Sydney. Plenty of people live there and commute purely for the quality of home and lower price tag. Take a look at The Ponds, Kellyville Ridge and Stanhope Gardens on Domain. It's first in best dressed over there. Make sure you have mortgage / rent statements and references to hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docksboy40 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Great thanks for that will have a look, and good luck with your visas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99flake Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Big congrats docksboy40 hopefully ours wont be far behind as we lodged on the 11th sept,hope you don't mind me asking but did you or any family members have any crim convictions to declare ? we are thinking about booking flights for the 28th oct and if visa is still not granted we will go on a tourist visa and wait for outcome while doing some sight seeing etc and settling the kids in,we have friends in yeppoon so will stay with them for a short while until we no what the long term outcome is.Has anybody else thought of this option and whether they think is a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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