457 Visa Approval Timelines 2012

[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

[Indochef]

I am also from India ,and my employer lodged my application through Immigration agent in Australia for e457,

Here is the details:

Application submitted : 09/05/2012
Application processed further : 15 /05/2012
Further documents requested : 15/05/2012
(Health insurance ,form 1221,form 956&Medical etc...)
Medical finalized : 29/05/2012
Further documents submitted and received : 12/06/2012

The employer told me before the application lodged, that it will take only 2 to 3 weeks for the decision,but now i am almost in 7 th week ,still waiting.I think 2 to 4 weeks is for the low risk countries. Unfortunately India comes under high risk countries.

[Xayla77]

Originally Posted by Indochef

I am also from India ,and my employer lodged my application through Immigration agent in Australia for e457,

Here is the details:

Application submitted : 09/05/2012
Application processed further : 15 /05/2012
Further documents requested : 15/05/2012
(Health insurance ,form 1221,form 956&Medical etc...)
Medical finalized : 29/05/2012
Further documents submitted and received : 12/06/2012

The employer told me before the application lodged, that it will take only 2 to 3 weeks for the decision,but now i am almost in 7 th week ,still waiting.I think 2 to 4 weeks is for the low risk countries. Unfortunately India comes under high risk countries.

Hi Indochef,

You are right - If you come from a high risk country, then generally approval takes longer. However when I went through the thread ( a really long thread) for Visa Timelines 2011 , I realised that there were many who were from Low risk countries but receive their approvals quite late ( almost 7-8 weeks). At the same time, some lucky guys from High Risk countries received their approvals in 3 weeks. I particularly remember of a case where the approval was received in 12 business days. Here is the link to the thread if you want to see it.

457 Visa timelines 2011

I think you are very close to getting the approval ... hang in there. Which city are you heading to? Also did you manage the process through an agent or directly.

Wish you luck and keep us posted

[Indochef]

Originally Posted by Xayla77

Hi Indochef,

You are right - If you come from a high risk country, then generally approval takes longer. However when I went through the thread ( a really long thread) for Visa Timelines 2011 , I realised that there were many who were from Low risk countries but receive their approvals quite late ( almost 7-8 weeks). At the same time, some lucky guys from High Risk countries received their approvals in 3 weeks. I particularly remember of a case where the approval was received in 12 business days. Here is the link to the thread if you want to see it.

457 Visa timelines 2011

I think you are very close to getting the approval ... hang in there. Which city are you heading to? Also did you manage the process through an agent or directly.

Wish you luck and keep us posted

Thank you XAYLA for the positive response.Yes ,i have already went through those thread and its true what you have mentioned.

I am heading to coffs harbour (NSW).The application process is going through a approved immigration agent in Australia.

Its a good thought that you have started this 2012 thread and it will be more useful for those people looking for current information.

Will update soon on the status......

[Xayla77]

Originally Posted by Indochef

Thank you XAYLA for the positive response.Yes ,i have already went through those thread and its true what you have mentioned.

I am heading to coffs harbour (NSW).The application process is going through a approved immigration agent in Australia.

Its a good thought that you have started this 2012 thread and it will be more useful for those people looking for current information.

Will update soon on the status......

Thanks Indochef - I am heading to Melbourne.

I hope more people who are awaiting 457 approval or approved see and respond to the thread. That ways we will know what timelines are currently on with DIAC?

Good Luck again

[Louwexford]

Hi all we got our 457 approved today, two weeks from lodgement of papers, no Medicals needed. We are from Ireland

[Xayla77]

Originally Posted by Louwexford

Hi all we got our 457 approved today, two weeks from lodgement of papers, no Medicals needed. We are from Ireland

Louweoxford,

Thanks for your response...
Would it be possible for ypu to post the dates as well. Iunderstand its 2 weeks but the actual dates would be a ready reckoner...

[Louwexford]

Originally Posted by Xayla77

Louweoxford,

Thanks for your response...
Would it be possible for ypu to post the dates as well. Iunderstand its 2 weeks but the actual dates would be a ready reckoner...

Hi our timeline as follows
Contact received - 25.06.12
Contract signed - 06.06.12
457 lodged via employer - 13.06.12
Visa granted - 27.06.12

457 lodged -

[Louwexford]

Meant to add no Medicals required

[Xayla77]

Originally Posted by Louwexford

Meant to add no Medicals required

Thanks ....

I guess the contract received date would be 25.5.2012 instead of 25.6.12 ...