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📙 Daily Activity Report: 27 Mar 2026

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 26 Mar 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Priority Occupations: The subclass 189 grant for a Surgical Nurse (Health occupation) was processed in 6 months, demonstrating expedited processing for priority occupations under Ministerial Direction 105. This is significantly faster than non-priority occupations.

Non-Priority Occupations: Visa processing times for non-priority occupations varied considerably: - Subclass 190: Processing times ranged from 1 year 2 months to 1 year 3 months for most cases. Direct grants (no S56) were common for several applicants. - Subclass 491: Processing times showed significant variation, from as short as 1 month 14 days (SA Pathology Collector) to as long as 2 years 4 months (NSW Engineering Professionals).

S56 Request Patterns: - Remedicals: Multiple cases received S56 requests for remedicals, particularly for applications lodged in late 2024 and early 2025. One Tasmania 190 applicant received remedicals after 1 year 3 months, and received grant within 1 day of medicals being cleared. - PCC Requests: One SA 491 applicant received an S56 for Police Clearance Certificate shortly after lodgement. - Second VAC: One Tasmania 491 applicant received an S64 request to pay the second Visa Application Charge after initially receiving an S56 for functional English evidence for partner. Grant was issued within 1 hour of payment. - State RFI: One WA 190 applicant received a Request for Further Information from the state (not DHA) requesting documentation that the job was not contracted to a third party.

Geographic Variations: SA 491 demonstrated notably fast processing (1 month 14 days) for a Pathology Collector, while NSW 491 showed longer processing times for Engineering occupations.

📊 This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete grant data.

🔴 DISCLAIMER: This blog post is an AI summary of community comments and may be refreshed as more data arrives. Due to the nature of crowdsourced and AI-generated content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution.

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@gregormendel I submitted this post a while ago, but I haven’t received any response. Maybe it got lost among the bulk of posts. Could you please take a look and respond? Thanks!

Hi @gregormendel @biotechy, SC190 QLD, Offshore, DOL: 23-Nov-2024, received S56 on 24-Jan/25-Feb/03-Mar-2026. Since then, no update. Any proposition on visa grant? Appreciate your response.

📙 Daily Activity Report: 25 March 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian Skilled Migration visas (subclasses 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

No invitation round data was reported for 25 March 2026.

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Priority vs Non-Priority Occupations: Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) continue to show faster processing times. The Enrolled Nurse (491 TAS) received a grant in approximately 10.8 months, while the Speech Pathologist (189) was granted in exactly 6 months. Non-priority occupations show significantly longer processing times, with some cases exceeding 24 months.

Common S56 Requests: The most frequent S56 requests include: - Medical-related: Remedicals, Polio certificates, and child medicals (particularly chest x-rays for children turning 11) - Police Clearance Certificates (PCC): Both Australian Federal Police (AFP) checks and overseas PCCs - Employment verification: Payslips, bank statements, and employment evidence - Identity documents: Particularly when adding newborns to applications

Multiple S56 Requests: Several applicants received multiple S56 requests during their visa processing journey. The VIC 190 Aeronautical Engineer case received two S56 requests (September 2025 and January 2026), primarily due to adding newborn babies to the application and expired health examinations.

Offshore vs Onshore Processing: Both offshore and onshore applicants experienced S56 requests, with no clear pattern indicating faster processing for either category. Processing times varied significantly based on occupation priority rather than location.

Family Size Impact: Family size does not appear to significantly impact processing times, though larger families (4-5 members) more frequently received S56 requests for child-related medicals and documentation.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This blog post is an AI-generated summary of community comments and may be refreshed as additional data becomes available. Due to the crowdsourced and AI-generated nature of this content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution and verified against official sources.

📊 Data Limitations: This report represents crowdsourced data and is therefore a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data on all grants, S56 requests, and invitations issued on this date.

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ACS Skills Assessment Appeal – ICT Business Analyst

Hi everyone,

I recently received my ACS skills assessment outcome. My Professional Year and Australian education were assessed positively across all categories, but my work experience was found suitable only for Data Analyst, not ICT Business Analyst or Systems Analyst.

I believe this may be because my reference letters focused more on technical tasks rather than business analysis responsibilities. I have over 2.5 years of experience working as a Business Analyst.

Could you please advise whether it is possible to appeal this decision and what additional documents or evidence, such as revised reference letters, I should provide to strengthen my case?

Thank you.

📙 Daily Activity Report: 24 March 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 24 March 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests on 24 March 2026 primarily focused on medical-related requirements. Two offshore applicants received requests for medicals or remedicals, with one specifically for a child's remedical. Earlier S56 requests from granted visas show a pattern of requests for partner functional English evidence, health undertakings, and police clearance certificates. The NSW 190 grant involved multiple S56 requests including remedicals, partner functional English, employment evidence, and health undertakings before final approval. Processing times varied significantly, with priority occupations (Registered Nurse) receiving grants in under 3 months, while non-priority occupations ranged from 3 to 15 months.

News and Updates

TAS 491 Nomination Approval After Initial Refusal: One applicant reported their TAS 491 nomination was initially refused due to "overclaiming attributes" but was successfully approved on 24 March 2026 after requesting a review through their agent. The applicant had applied under the Orange Plus pathway with qualifications in MPA-MBA and Diploma of Community Services, working as a carer/team leader in aged care since April 2024.

🔔 This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs and individual states have complete data. For invitation rounds, only the relevant state has comprehensive round information.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI summary of community comments and may be refreshed as more data becomes available. Due to the nature of crowdsourced and AI-generated content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution.

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Is it compulsory to submit Form 80?

No, it is not compulsory. But if you dont submit initially, it's possible that CO may or may not ask for the form later. So you can either submit preemptively, OR wait to see if CO requests it. If CO requests Form 80 later, it will require a s56 request and will likely add to the processing time of your visa.

You can look at recent s56 requests data here to examine the trends and patterns.

Hi does anyone have a brief idea about how long the department takes to action s56 for reference check for priority occupations? Have been waiting for over a month and a half.

📙 Daily Activity Report: 23 March 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 23 March 2026 based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns

Visa Processing Times: Non-priority occupations continue to show processing times ranging from 3 to 28 months. The longest processing time recorded was 28 months for a TAS 190 Chef application lodged in November 2023. Most applications lodged in late December 2024 received grants within approximately 3 months, indicating improved processing efficiency for recent lodgements. Priority occupations (Registered Nurse) showed processing times of approximately 5 months.

S56 Request Patterns: Common S56 requests include Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), medical examinations for dependents (particularly children), and employment verification documents. Two new S56 requests were reported for applications lodged in late December 2024, requesting child medicals and extensive bank statement translations. Several applicants proactively uploaded updated PCCs and medicals, which may have contributed to direct grants without S56 requests.

State Activity: Victoria (VIC) dominated grant activity with multiple 190 and 491 grants across various occupations including Software Engineers, Statisticians, and Chefs. New South Wales (NSW) and South Australia (SA) also issued grants for IT professionals. Western Australia (WA) issued a full invite for Hospital Pharmacist under the graduate stream.

Direct Grants: Several applicants reported direct grants without S56 requests, particularly those who proactively submitted updated documents such as PCCs and medicals before expiry.

📊 This data represents a subset of total visa activity crowdsourced from community members. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data on all grants and invitations issued.

🔴 Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI summary of community comments and may be refreshed as additional information becomes available. Due to the crowdsourced and AI-generated nature of this content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. Please consume this information with appropriate caution.

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is there anyone who got invitation on 15 Jan 2026 from VIC and still waiting for nomination approval?

📙 Daily Activity Report: 20 March 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for skilled migration visas (subclass 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

No S56 requests were reported for 20 March 2026.

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

No S56 requests were reported today. All visa grants processed were direct grants, with applicants proactively updating documentation including police clearances and lease agreements. One case experienced extended processing due to pregnancy-related hold. Several applicants noted they expected medical requests due to expired medicals (>12 months) but received direct grants instead.

Useful Resources

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News and Updates

Queensland conducted an invitation round on 20 March 2026 covering both subclass 190 and 491 visas across multiple occupations including CPM, Healthcare, Engineering, and Trades. The round included both onshore and offshore applicants with points ranging from 65 to 100 (inclusive of state nomination points).

⚠️ Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI summary of community comments and may be refreshed as additional data becomes available. Due to the crowdsourced and AI-generated nature of this content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution.

📊 This data represents a subset of total visa and invitation activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data. For invitation rounds, only the nominating state has comprehensive round information.

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How long does it take for grant to happen after s56 (Form 80). Got the request on 2nd of Feb and submitted form 80 right away. But no response from DOHA yet?

how long can victoria take to approve nomination for 190

Dear All

I hold a bank a/c in India in PNB and SBI. I have some doubts over FOREX from INR to AUD over the most economical option.

1. How can I get some AUD cash to take with me to Australia on my first entry?
2. How can I get any card to take along with me?
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Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 12 March 2026

Matrix nominating Doctorate Streamlined Pathway 190 nominations: 23 invitations 491 nominations: 2 invitations

Canberra residents

Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 12 invitations 190 minimum matrix score: 105 491 nominations: 11 invitations 491 minimum matrix score: 95

Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nominations: 21 invitations 491 nominations: 9 invitations

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations 190 nominations: 123 invitations 491 nominations: 149 invitations

Overseas applicants

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nominations: 44 invitations 491 nominations: 101 invitations

2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places:

Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 800 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places

Application Count @13 March 2026

Total approvals: 961 approvals 190 Nominations: 474 approvals 491 Nominations: 487 approvals

Total refusals: 140 applications 190 Nominations: 68 refusals (12.5%) 491 Nominations: 72 refusals (12.9%)

Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round ACT Resident: 860 approvals (89.6%) Overseas Resident: 101 approvals (10.5%)

Remaining Allocation 2025-2026

Total allocation remaining: 639 nomination places 190 Nominations: 326 491 Nominations: 313

TAS Processing Times and Invitations Issued

Figures updated weekly. Last update - 19/03/26

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 19/03/2026: Subclass 190 - 23 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 18 ROIs invited

The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - Gold pass only Subclass 491 - 301 points (Green pass)

Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 464 ROIs Subclass 491 - 307 ROIs

Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 516 places Subclass 491 - 410 places

Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 380 applications Subclass 491 - 228 applications

Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 41 invitations Subclass 491 - 46 invitations

Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 17/12/2025

📙 Daily Activity Report: 19 Mar 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled visas (subclasses 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests continue to focus on standard documentation requirements. Common requests include Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) for both primary and partner applicants, employment evidence verification, and medical examinations or remedicals. The timing of S56 requests varies significantly, ranging from 4 months to over 1 year after visa lodgement. Several applicants proactively uploaded PCCs and other documents, resulting in direct grants without S56 requests.

For priority occupations (Health and Teaching), visa processing times remain significantly faster. Early Childhood Teachers, Registered Nurses, and Registered Midwives received grants within 6-7 months of lodgement. Non-priority occupations show processing times ranging from 10 months to over 15 months, with Engineering and ICT occupations experiencing longer wait times.

The data shows a mix of direct grants and S56-requested cases across all three visa subclasses. Offshore applicants appear to receive more S56 requests compared to onshore applicants, particularly for employment verification and partner-related documentation.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI-generated summary of community comments and may be refreshed as additional data becomes available. Due to the crowdsourced and AI-generated nature of this content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution and verified independently.

📊 This data represents a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete grant and invitation data.

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is there anyone who got invitation on 15 Jan 2026 from VIC and still waiting for nomination approval?

Hi I am an offshore candidate and I received victoria preinvite yesterday for 190, while going through the application they only asked us to upload biopage of passport, and I received an email stating that if u wish to upload more documents we can upload. Are we supposed to upload all the documents to prove our claimed points or wait for them to ask. Please advise. Thank you

📙 Daily Activity Report: 18 Mar 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled migration visas (subclasses 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests continue to focus primarily on medical examinations (including remedicals), with multiple cases receiving medical-related requests in October 2025 and February-March 2026. Employment verification remains a common request, particularly for ICT occupations, with case officers seeking evidence of employment history, employer verification, and tax documentation. Newborn documentation featured in several cases where applicants added children during processing. Police clearance certificates (PCC) and Polio certificates were requested for offshore applicants. One case received a request for Form 815 (Health Undertaking Form) and another for ATO debt clearance proof.

Priority occupation grants (Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist) showed faster processing times (6-11 months) compared to non-priority occupations. Several direct grants were issued without S56 requests, particularly for VIC 190 applications. The longest processing time observed was 2 years 3 months for a VIC 190 Software Engineer case that received multiple S56 requests.

🔵 This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data.

🔴 DISCLAIMER: This blog post is an AI summary of community comments and may be refreshed as more information becomes available. Due to the nature of crowdsourced and AI-generated content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution.

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Got invited

ICT BA

95+5

Salary 85k

20 PTE , 10 overseas experience, 5 for onshore experience, Naati 5 , age 30 , skill assessment 15, partner 10.

Do department ask for S56 required for 'separated' relationship status ? if yes, what kind of documents ?

Received Victoria 190 Pre-invitation