Guest matu78 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Any updates? It seems to be so slow at the moment! Application 457 Business Long Stay Primary - 19/01/2011 Application received - processing commenced 19/01/2011 Application fee received 15/02/2011 Application being processed further 15/02/2011 Further information required 15/02/2011 Information received I'm stuck at this stage now. Its almost there (I hope)??? It is getting a bit close for comfort now as I really need to get things shipped this week. The further info wasn't from me but from my company. :twitcy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrianL Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 sorry, I should clarify - thats for Sydney and with an established sponsor (pwc), they said its happening to lots of their applicants. I'm also going with PwC as a sponsor... I was hoping the approval time might be slightly quicker. My visa was submitted on 8 Feb, so I guess I've still got a while to wait (and looks like the 28 March start date may be pushed back!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fiela Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 HI MATU What was the further information required? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellsbells712 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Any updates? It seems to be so slow at the moment! 25 days today......... Hopefully something this week!!!!:chatterbox::chatterbox::chatterbox: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellsbells712 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Looking back through the thread 27-28 days seems to be the amount of days for people's applications to say being processed further. So 2 more days....... Plesae, Please!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CharleneBLiverpool Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 well it's now been 9 weeks and i'm still waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aussieway1 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 well it's now been 9 weeks and i'm still waiting I really feel for you...that is just so hard. I am going crazy as we were supposed to arrive two weeks ago and ours is not ready ready but 9 weeks!!! Are you living in the uK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdobson Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 152 days since sponsorship and nomination lodged81 days since sponsorship approved.... .......STILL waiting! :arghh: Is your company using a immigration lawyer or just some person in HR. Friend of mine was application was rejected because of a moron in HR - so i have got immigration lawyer to do all mine as was tired of idiots reading one page on the internet and thinking they knew everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdobson Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hoping someone here can give me a timeline for my 457 to work on as at the moment im stuck in singapore. 15/02 - Employer submitted eligible business application (estimated 4 weeks to approve) 22/02 - Position sponsorship & visa applications will be submitted (hopefully) The lawyer said the 2 applications for position and visa could be lodged before employer application is approved - but they wont be succesful granted until business one is. Can anyone provide me with time lines for granting of visa? The lawyer said she thinks 5-6 weeks from today - anyone agree / disagree with this or have any ideas? Update on this : 15/02 - Employer submitted eligible business application (estimated 4 weeks to approve) - BEEN APPROVED 24/02 - Position sponsorship & visa applications will be submitted (hopefully) Hoping as using immigration lawyer will go through easier and no requests for information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matu78 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 HI MATU What was the further information required? Thanks Hi Fiela, I have no idea what the further info was. We have a migration agent appointed by my new company so they are the DIAC point of contact. I assume it was something to do with the company though. Its been 5 weeks now though, I assumed (wrongly, it seems) that our application would go through quickly as we have an agent! Generally most of my conversations go something like this: Q. "So when are you off then?" A. "Dunno, when we get out visas" Q. "Are you sure your going?" A. "Yes!!" Q. "When are you having a leaving party?" A. Same response as above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HavenMarra Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I think there are 100's of similar conversations all over the UK each day!! 23 days - no joy (just checked). Good luck matu78. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cazbob Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Is your company using a immigration lawyer or just some person in HR.Friend of mine was application was rejected because of a moron in HR - so i have got immigration lawyer to do all mine as was tired of idiots reading one page on the internet and thinking they knew everything! The director of the company and his EA are doing the paperwork - not morons by any means but as it's their first time applying for all this (and mine i may add!) i'm not surprised there's been requests for further info etc. the nomination being dealt with over the xmas period obviously hasn't helped either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fiela Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sorry to hear. Will keep fingers crossed all works out. See you in OZ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazmayo Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hi there, If you use an agent for a 457, what can of fee do they charge? We have a job offer so just starting the process, but employer has not sponsored before. Worried about the training part (employer part) he has employed ozzies before but dont think he has trained anyone. Need to check. cheers cazmayo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rich1607 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Matu78 - can definitely relate to the "When are you having a leaving party?" and constant questions re: leaving date from family and friends at the minute. I'm actually quite relaxed about the visa, from this thread and from liaison with the migration agent I know I'm in the same boat as many others and more than happy to be patient for it to come through. However, having to answer the constant questions from those around me and not being able to give a straight and definite answer is really winding me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CharleneBLiverpool Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I really feel for you...that is just so hard. I am going crazy as we were supposed to arrive two weeks ago and ours is not ready ready but 9 weeks!!! Are you living in the uK? Hi, No i;m living and working in Sydney, on a bridging visa A so still allowed to work, just not allowed to leave the country until it comes through. Where abouts are you heading?? and how long is your wait now?? :arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ouseun Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I got my visa today 23/2/11 applied 14/1/11 good luck to all else who are waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aussieway1 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I got my visa today 23/2/11applied 14/1/11 good luck to all else who are waiting We got ours today as well!! 24/1 applied! Hope to leave in a week!! Good luck to everyone-seems to be speeding up now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matu78 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 We got ours today as well!! 24/1 applied! Hope to leave in a week!! Good luck to everyone-seems to be speeding up now!! Congratulations aussieway1, and ouseun as well too. Which DIAC office did your applications go through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aussieway1 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Congratulations aussieway1, and ouseun as well too. Which DIAC office did your applications go through? Ours was Perth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fiela Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 CONGRATS ALL!! Thought I had final interview today, but looks like there is going to be another and then the 6 to 8 week visa.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ouseun Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 congratulations aussieway1, and ouseun as well too. which diac office did your applications go through? perth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kbo Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 We got ours today as well!! 24/1 applied! Hope to leave in a week!! Good luck to everyone-seems to be speeding up now!! Well done the both of you guys, I submitted mine on the 16/02/11. I hope its as quick as that. Enjoy the new life yaaaaay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CharleneBLiverpool Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Congratulations guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellsbells712 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Whooooooo Hooooooooooo,:arghh::chatterbox::arghh: Mystic Lexi, visa approved today. 3 days before your prediction, my visa has come through. Great excitement in the Lynch household. Application lodged 27-01-11 Meds used from frontloaded meds for 176 visa. Application approved 24-02-11 Hope everyone else hears good news. :hug::hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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