Just a small update:

Only just started the process but thought I would start a timeline and add it has things happened... I could be here a long time!

My name is Julia BTW

Moving from: UK

Family: I am 33, Hubby is 34, 1 son (13), 2 daughters (2) and (1).

Visa Type 457 (IT Project Development Manager)

Employer using Migration agent in Sydney

Date & description
16 June 09: Job offer
19 June 09: Migration Lawyer appointed
20 June 09: Contacted by Migration Lawyer
22 June 09: Visa application completed and sent to Lawyer. Do not have passport for youngest and do not have work references yet.
23 June 09: Sent copies of passports and birth certificates to Lawyer
29 June 09: Applied for youngest daughter passport
10 July 09: Finally got work references and sent to Lawyer
10 July 09: Signed employment contract and sent to Lawyer
13 July 09: Received passport for youngest and sent details

As far as I am aware this is my bit complete and visa will be E-Lodged as soon s employer paperwork completed and then I have the fun of being asked to get medicals sorted!!

Area migrating to: Sydney Suburbs