Moomoo Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I know and I have read thru so many times on this question but still did not stop me for trying to have an answer and will greatly appreciate to hear from anyone out there. We have summit doc. to DIBP since 12 May, medical on 4th June and last week my MA send an email stating DIBP says it is in the process of being assessed. Can anyone enlighten me why it is taking so long or it is the normal? Feeling really frustrated as my life is on hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I know and I have read thru so many times on this question but still did not stop me for trying to have an answer and will greatly appreciate to hear from anyone out there. We have summit doc. to DIBP since 12 May, medical on 4th June and last week my MA send an email stating DIBP says it is in the process of being assessed. Can anyone enlighten me why it is taking so long or it is the normal? Feeling really frustrated as my life is on hold. I would say anything between a couple of weeks to a few months is perfectly normal. A smaller number would be either quicker or slower than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomoo Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Thanks Bungo, has anyone been rejected at this stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaws Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Thanks Bungo, has anyone been rejected at this stage? Moomoo, from what I've experienced with 457 visas, if case officer requested your medical exams it is very unlikely your visa will be rejected. Hope that can give you some peace of mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomoo Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Thank you guys. Guess I will just have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapple Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Ive been waiting 15 weeks now....know how you feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomoo Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 15 weeks is a long time, did u try to get in touch with them? I m really at ends as I have someone wanting buy over my business but I cannot let go till I have my visa in hand and hope by then they are still interested. We had started organizing this whole application from Dec 2014, with the sponsorship and nomination and this stage seems to be forever. Not even our MA have any idea why as she have email once to them and their answer is "in the process of assessment " so she thinks we should just wait and not bother them too much. Guess we just have to be very very patient . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harte Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 same here we have been waiting since may for approval and nomination approval with my business sponsor , and looking like might be another 2 days to 2 months i am being told today , so very frustrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Wilshere Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 We have been waiting since January, just about to crack up . It's a 489 ss visa . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 We have been waiting since January, just about to crack up . It's a 489 ss visa . A 489 visa will have a different processing time than a 457 visa. 457s are often done within a few weeks, whereas a 489 will be a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotteB Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Totally feel your pain. I am already here in Aus. My company sponsored me on a 457 but for some reason made an error last year, and did my original 457 for a year, so had to make a whole new application. Was told would find out in 1-2 weeks. That was a week and 3 days ago. Although they have given me a bridging visa until they have come to a decision which isn't ideal as will need to consider where will move to and potentially another job. Just don't understand what the hold up is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Totally feel your pain. I am already here in Aus. My company sponsored me on a 457 but for some reason made an error last year, and did my original 457 for a year, so had to make a whole new application. Was told would find out in 1-2 weeks. That was a week and 3 days ago. Although they have given me a bridging visa until they have come to a decision which isn't ideal as will need to consider where will move to and potentially another job. Just don't understand what the hold up is. You call a week and three days a hold up? Perhaps it is because yours is not the only application being dealt with right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotteB Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 You call a week and three days a hold up? Perhaps it is because yours is not the only application being dealt with right now. Yes Bungo, actually I do, considering if it is declined I have 4 weeks to pack up my belongings here, send them back to the UK and source myself somewhere else to live and another job. Each person's case is equally as important to them as the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Whoever told you you would hear in 1-2 weeks was optimistic. Most 457 applications take 4-8 weeks. If it's basically a renewal of your previous visa and the employer continues to meet the obligations for sponsorship, you should have nothing to worry about. But I know it's difficult to breathe easy until the grant is in your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomoo Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Whoever told you you would hear in 1-2 weeks was optimistic. Most 457 applications take 4-8 weeks. If it's basically a renewal of your previous visa and the employer continues to meet the obligations for sponsorship, you should have nothing to worry about. But I know it's difficult to breathe easy until the grant is in your hands. If not longer........ MaggieMay is right in saying 1-2 weeks was optimistic. My MA told us it will be soon but it is one week after another. Friday, hope some of us will bring some good news or we will all have to wait for next week. I am going bongus checking emails and the anxiety is killing. Guess all of us that is waiting is biting our nails. :sad::sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Yes Bungo, actually I do, considering if it is declined I have 4 weeks to pack up my belongings here, send them back to the UK and source myself somewhere else to live and another job. Each person's case is equally as important to them as the next. Yes all cases are important to the applicant. That is why there is a queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomoo Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 same here we have been waiting since may for approval and nomination approval with my business sponsor , and looking like might be another 2 days to 2 months i am being told today , so very frustrating Hi Mark, u have your visa yet? I m still waiting waiting...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harte Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 no still waiting , hoping to hear this week fingers crossed.................... . thanks mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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