Flappers263 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I've been told by my agent that a medical is not required for our 457 application, I'm hoping for a green light this week also, lodged early Dec and this week was asked for another copy of one bit of info so fingers crossed this is the week.....!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengerpenguin Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Just had an email from my MA saying the only way to contact immi is via email, I think he may be having me over as people have stated they have called them. I will wait until tonight and then try and phone myself to get some answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbizz Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I submitted on the 10th December and still not heard anything. good to hear people seem to be in same boat... I think we will all hear on the same day (this week hopefully!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axn992 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengerpenguin Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Any updates? No updates from my application yet, basically just been told to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonemo Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Nothing yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbk Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Just had an email from my MA saying the only way to contact immi is via email, I think he may be having me over as people have stated they have called them. I will wait until tonight and then try and phone myself to get some answers Your MA is correct in informing you that there is only one channel of communication with the 457 processing centre, which is via email. My MA had told me this also, as well as the fact that you are no longer assigned a case officer anymore but applications are processed in teams of case officers. I have finally had some feedback from Immi! Unfortunately they did not answer any of the questions my MA asked them but simply asked for more information regarding my case, now in the final stage and MA says a week tops. I'm assuming that everyone else on this forum should follow suit quite soon as my case was complicated but from low risk country. Hang in there guys its just a matter of time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axn992 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Your MA is correct in informing you that there is only one channel of communication with the 457 processing centre, which is via email. My MA had told me this also, as well as the fact that you are no longer assigned a case officer anymore but applications are processed in teams of case officers. I have finally had some feedback from Immi! Unfortunately they did not answer any of the questions my MA asked them but simply asked for more information regarding my case, now in the final stage and MA says a week tops. I'm assuming that everyone else on this forum should follow suit quite soon as my case was complicated but from low risk country. Hang in there guys its just a matter of time! Hanging there. Btw, I got a question. Is it faster to get a visa grant if we applied through an agent compares to applying by ourselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungbean Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 For anyone who hasn't already sussed it, you can create an "immiAccount" online, then "import" your existing application into your account using the TRN. Then you can log in daily to check the status, only to see that absolutely nothing has changed... Register at http://www.immi.gov.au/Services/Pages/check-progress-online-application.aspx Does anyone know if there's a way to also check your nomination? I tried importing my nomination TRN as well but it didn't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Hanging there. Btw, I got a question. Is it faster to get a visa grant if we applied through an agent compares to applying by ourselves? No. Applications through agents are not processed any faster than applications from individuals. Of course, if the application is lodged by a GOOD agent, there is less likelihood of there being any problems with the application but applications of equal 'quality' (for want of a better word) are processed at the same rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengerpenguin Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 For anyone who hasn't already sussed it, you can create an "immiAccount" online, then "import" your existing application into your account using the TRN. Then you can log in daily to check the status, only to see that absolutely nothing has changed... Register at http://www.immi.gov.au/Services/Pages/check-progress-online-application.aspx Does anyone know if there's a way to also check your nomination? I tried importing my nomination TRN as well but it didn't like it. Does this have any affect on the MA ability to see the application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungbean Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Does this have any affect on the MA ability to see the application? I haven't had any complaints from my MA. AFAIK it simply adds you to the list of people who can check what's going on. Apart from seeing the "last updated" date and the status, it will let you see what documents were uploaded, and when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry88 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hi everyone , I've had to come offshore and reapply for my 457 as my initial application was refused ( my employer used incorrect ANZSCO code then failed to tell me that to withdraw my application you have to let immigration know in writing - not just deleting it from your immi account . Anyway that's another story ! So my new nomination was lodged 10dec 14 - business is already an approved sponsor- I came offshore to Bali where I am waiting now and submitted my application (decision ready) 27th December . Nothing yet . From my initial dealings with a case officer only a few moths back with the perth457 office I was advised all applications are given upto 20 business days maximum to be allocated for assessment . I believe it is a team thing and not an individual CO job anymore as I received e-mails from many different case officers for my first application - never the same one twice but all from the generic 457@immi.gov.au email address - and my status on immi account never changed any further from 'processing' until it was refused when it changed to 'finalised' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareng638 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Just had an update from my employer. Apparently they have another new starter from the states who lodged their application on the 10th December, they were approved last week so fingers crossed not long now. My employer said they paid extra for it to be processed quicker. Keeping everything crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 There's no form of "express service" so I'm not sure what they mean by paying extra for it to be processed quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axn992 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 It's the end of the week already and no progress yet. Hmmmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonemo Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 They asked for some info yesterday. Seemes things are moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry88 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 They asked for some info yesterday. Seemes things are moving forward. I have just just received an email from my agent and my nomination was approved today ) so things are happening !! Keep positive to clarify my nomination was submitted 10th December Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengerpenguin Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Glad to see some people getting some progress, wish some of it was our end, we are still waiting since November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy457 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Myself and my partner lodged an application for a 457 visa on November 20th, 2014. We flew home to Ireland for Christmas and as our 2nd 417 Working Holiday Visa was due to expire in January, we had Bridging A visas organised until our 457 visa was processed. We were due to arrive in Melbourne on January 5th on our still valid 417 Working Holiday Visas but our flight on 4th January from Dublin to Abu Dhabi with Etihad was cancelled due to fog. Etihad booked us onto the next available flight arriving in Melbourne on 8th January but by this time our current WHV's would have expired and our Bridging visas ceased. We were advised by our MA that our only option to re-enter Australia was to apply for Visitor visas. Upon arriving at the check-in desk at Dublin airport on January 6th to board our flight to we were told that Australian Immigration had advised that unfortunately, we could not travel to Australia on tourist visas without return flights. Needless to say we will be waiting in Ireland until our 457 is processed. 457 Visa Application Lodged 20th November 2014 Departed Australia 11th December 2014 Date scheduled to return to Australia 5th January 2015 2nd 417 WHV Expired 6th January 2015 Visitor Visa Application Lodged 5th January 2015 We have since withdrawn our applications for visitor visas. Our MA had advised us today that our application has still not been assigned to a CO. It's now 8 weeks and starting to worry..... Relieving to know that were not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axn992 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Myself and my partner lodged an application for a 457 visa on November 20th, 2014. We flew home to Ireland for Christmas and as our 2nd 417 Working Holiday Visa was due to expire in January, we had Bridging A visas organised until our 457 visa was processed. We were due to arrive in Melbourne on January 5th on our still valid 417 Working Holiday Visas but our flight on 4th January from Dublin to Abu Dhabi with Etihad was cancelled due to fog. Etihad booked us onto the next available flight arriving in Melbourne on 8th January but by this time our current WHV's would have expired and our Bridging visas ceased. We were advised by our MA that our only option to re-enter Australia was to apply for Visitor visas. Upon arriving at the check-in desk at Dublin airport on January 6th to board our flight to we were told that Australian Immigration had advised that unfortunately, we could not travel to Australia on tourist visas without return flights. Needless to say we will be waiting in Ireland until our 457 is processed. 457 Visa Application Lodged 20th November 2014 Departed Australia 11th December 2014 Date scheduled to return to Australia 5th January 2015 2nd 417 WHV Expired 6th January 2015 Visitor Visa Application Lodged 5th January 2015 We have since withdrawn our applications for visitor visas. Our MA had advised us today that our application has still not been assigned to a CO. It's now 8 weeks and starting to worry..... Relieving to know that were not alone. Did immi came back and ask you for more documents along the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy457 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 No. According to our MA, as no CO has been assigned, it is very difficult to get in contact with someone in Immi. I am hoping the delay is just due to a back-log and the Christmas period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axn992 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 No. According to our MA, as no CO has been assigned, it is very difficult to get in contact with someone in Immi. I am hoping the delay is just due to a back-log and the Christmas period. FYI, there won't be any Co any more. All applications will be assigned to teams. You will only get a Co if your application lacks in required documents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy457 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 That's news to me after just reading this thread tonight!! Thanks for your advice axn992 :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axn992 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 IMMI got back to me today and asked for more information. Seems there is some progress here. I waited exactly 20 business days before they reply. Anyone knows how long I have to wait again after I send them the additional documents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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