457 Visa Approval Timelines 2012

[Xayla77]

Hi Vinnyrussell,


Wouldu know which office did u lodge the application?

[vinnyrussell]

The Melbourne centre as that's where my head office is, although I'll be working in Sydney

[wannabeoz]

Hi all, in the process of changing employer, and they are already a sponsor. I already have my 457 visa. The nomination was lodged on the 29/6/12 in Melbourne.

[wannabeoz]

Hi,
I am already in Australia and currently changing employers. I already have my 457 and my to be employer is already a sponsor.
The nomination was lodged in Melbourne on 29/6/12

[Xayla77]

Congrats on your new job and hope you have your new 457 soon

Is it easy changing jobs with a 457 ? Do you sense any reluctance to take you on on account pf the visa category....

[wannabeoz]

Originally Posted by Xayla77

Congrats on your new job and hope you have your new 457 soon

Is it easy changing jobs with a 457 ? Do you sense any reluctance to take you on on account pf the visa category....

Hi there!
Thanks, yes, i'm very excited about it
As long as you have another employer to sponsor and take on the nomination, etc, it seems easy enough. Mine already sponsors, so i'm just having to wait for the nomination to be approved, and then I can start working.
There was no reluctance from this employer because it's a fairly simple process for them i think.

[Xayla77]

Originally Posted by wannabeoz

Hi there!
Thanks, yes, i'm very excited about it
As long as you have another employer to sponsor and take on the nomination, etc, it seems easy enough. Mine already sponsors, so i'm just having to wait for the nomination to be approved, and then I can start working.
There was no reluctance from this employer because it's a fairly simple process for them i think.

Thanks for your reply...
I guess it makes sense when you are already sponsor .....
Hope you have a great time in your new job

Keep us updated with your 457 timelines

[Rink$]

Originally Posted by Xayla77

Hi All,

While we have several threads running on Timelines for General Skilled Migration we have very few threads running on 457 Timelines.I saw one thread which was around 457 Timelines 2011 , we dont have a similar one for 2012. So I am starting this thread with the purpose of catering to this topic. I am sure many of us who visit this forum have a 457 lodged or about to be lodged. I think we could benefit immensely by sharing our information.

So here goes mine.


I am an Indian National living in Germany for the last 4 years.

Application and documents submitted to the MARA Agent - June 23, 2012
Health Insurance Proof Submitted on June 25 , 2012.
Waiting on the agent to get back ---
I have been informed by my agent that it typically takes 2-4 weeks once the application is lodged with DIAC.

I will update as and when I hear more.

I have seen a couple of posts where some forum members have received their Visa in 3 or 4 days for 2012. Can you also contribute to this thread to better understand approximately by when we can expect the approval ?

Thanks and Wish all of you a great day

Hi guys,

Me and my husband are on 457 visa heading to Melbourne .
The visa processing took abt 4weeks which includes chest x ray test. Process started on 3rd may nd we got our visa on 8th June . 2 days after that our passports were submitted for stamping. Got them back in couple of days. Hubby already in Melbourne . Me heading next month.

[wannabeoz]

Hi all,
Nomination was approved today! Amazing, took less than a week
Nomination from sponsor lodged : 29/6/12
Approved: 5/7/12
I already have my 457, so here i go!

[Xayla77]

Originally Posted by Rink$

Hi guys,

Me and my husband are on 457 visa heading to Melbourne .
The visa processing took abt 4weeks which includes chest x ray test. Process started on 3rd may nd we got our visa on 8th June . 2 days after that our passports were submitted for stamping. Got them back in couple of days. Hubby already in Melbourne . Me heading next month.

Thanks for the info Rink ... And good luck with your move