> Hmmm.... I kinda concur on the RSMS timings since my 457 was supposed
> to take 1-2 months while the RSMS is 3 months + 3 weeks, guess thats
> just 1 month and 3 weeks more on a worse case scenario.
>
> I got mine in around 11-12 days, but I could just be lucky since
> nomination was pre-approved and I believe my employer keeps following
> my application up with DIMIA so that could've helped.
>
> I didnt know there are others waiting for months on 457s.
>
> At any rate, if the employer is not fairly confident to get a 457 fast
> enough, then RSMS is a fairly safe bet (around 3 months + 3 weeks for
> nomination). But I guess if you're looking at 3 months + 3 meeks
> versus a 1-2 months processing time, it would be easy to choose the
> 1-2 months esp not knowing all the issues behind it.
>
> But for the TRAs, are they really fast, I thought this takes
> months also?
>
> Regards,
> Ron.
TRA can take many months. However other skill assessments can be much
quicker, sometimes only a few weeks.
Incidentally in response to your earlier question, the criteria for
ENS/RSMS (especially ENS) are stricter compared to the 457 visa. Not
everyone who qualifies for 457 would also qualify for an ENS/RSMS
permanent visa.
Jeremy
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