Originally Posted by Rub

Hi everyone,

My 457 visa has finally been approved today, process took only one month but the waiting seemed like an eternity

Timeline is as follows:

7th july 2010 - visa application lodged
14th july 2010 - health requirements finalised
20th july 2010 - application being processed further
4th august 2010 - status changed to applicant approved

I'm going to book my flight for melbourne tomorrow itself, departure planned for 13th september.