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📙 Daily Activity Report: 13 Mar 2026

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Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program update

13 March 2026: Update on Application Invitation Rounds As we approach the final quarter of the 2025–26 program year, we have continued to see strong interest in the State Visa Nomination program. The number of invitations to nominate we have now issued to candidates will use most of this year’s allocation.

This said, there are some remaining places and we will continue to process applications and receive ROIs however the number of new invitations to apply for nomination will be limited over the coming weeks while we focus on processing the applications currently on hand.

Once we have more information on the size of our allocations for the 2026–27 nomination program from the Australian Government we will provide further updates.

Subclass 190 We are temporarily pausing invitations for any ROIs that do not attract a Gold pass. ROIs can continue to be submitted and we will review the situation in the coming weeks.

ROIs with a Green pass will continue to be invited to apply for nomination within six months of submission however, if approved, we may not be able to nominate them this program year if all places are filled.

Subclass 491 Invitations will continue for all pass colours although the number issued will be reduced.

Please help, I am currently an Indian resident and my file was opened on 20/11/2025, in it S56 degree certificate was asked for, it was submitted on 27/11/2025, again no Remedicale or PCC was asked, then how long will it take to issue the visa. DOL 29/06/2023 Profile:- Mixed Crop Farmer 491 NT Still waiting. Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone, just a quick question my 3 years for my employer will be completed this year november 2026 right now i have completed 28 months and my salary right now above tsmit salary but july 2026 there will be increase in tsmit salary which means my salary will be under tsmit salary. I saw many social media vidoes where agent are saying we can submit 186 visa before july even if experience is not completed to be counted in this year tsmit salary. Is that right can this be done? Any advise will be very helpful so I can talk to my employer now. And please if someone can recommend any agent.

📙 Daily Activity Report: 12 Mar 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 12 March 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

ACT Matrix Round (12 Mar 2026)

QLD Invitation Round (12 Mar 2026)

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests observed today primarily involved medicals and police clearance certificates. One applicant proactively renewed their PCC to avoid an S56 request. Multiple grants involved S56 requests for medicals, particularly for family members, with processing continuing after compliance. One case involved two separate S56 requests (AFP/medicals followed by additional medicals). The single S56 request reported for 12 March 2026 was for PCC and proof of marriage for an onshore 190 applicant who lodged in December 2024.

Visa processing times varied significantly. Priority occupations (Registered Nurses) showed expedited processing with one grant occurring just 12 days after lodgement. Non-priority occupations showed processing times ranging from approximately 3 months to 16 months. Family size and S56 requests appeared to extend processing times, with one family of 5 receiving grant after 15 months and two S56 requests.

Useful Resources

• ACT Round PDF: https://smartvisaguide.com/library

📊 This data represents a subset of total activity. Only DHA and individual states possess complete grant and invitation data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects community-reported invitations only; complete round data is held by the respective states.

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

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How long is WA is taking to approve nominations for general stream-2 ?

I have received an email saying that your file has been allocated for processing on 05 March for 190 (WA) non-priority. I have not received any email after that. Does someone know how long it will take for S56 or a grant after that?

📙 Daily Activity Report: 11 Mar 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 11 March 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the skilled migration community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

No new S56 requests were reported for 11 March 2026. All S56 data relates to historical requests associated with today's visa grants.

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests continue to focus on standard documentation requirements. Common requests include:

Medical Requirements: Multiple cases received S56 requests for medicals or remedicals, particularly for offshore applicants. Processing continued after medical clearance was obtained.

Police Clearance Certificates: Several applicants were asked to provide PCCs for themselves or family members, including for additional periods or broken periods of residence.

Polio Vaccination Certificates: This remains a frequent S56 request across multiple visa subclasses and states, particularly for offshore applicants.

Employment Documentation: Some cases required additional employment verification, including contracts of employment and clarification of employer office arrangements for consultancy-based work.

Character and Health Documents: Requests included departmental character certificates and health undertakings, particularly for offshore applicants.

Priority occupation applicants (Health and Teaching) continue to experience faster processing times compared to non-priority occupations. Several Registered Nurses and Secondary School Teachers received grants within 1-2 months of lodgement, while non-priority occupations showed processing times ranging from 5-15 months.

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

📊 This data is crowdsourced and represents only a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete data on all visa grants and processing times.

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Key Change to Subclass 407 Visa Requirements

Applications for the Subclass 407 Training visa can now only be lodged after both the employer sponsorship and nomination have been approved for the Occupational training to improve skills stream.

New legislation requires that, for the Structured Workplace-Based Training stream, applicants must wait until the sponsorship and nomination approvals are granted before submitting the visa application.

This stream is typically used by recent graduates who wish to extend their stay in Australia for workplace-based training.

hey guys , Motor mechanic applied 28 march , 2024 . S56 on 5 nov 2024 , takes while to get overseas police chcek , submitted on 5 jan 2026 still waiting for the visa , can you plzz let me know when i can expect visa grant , thank you

Hello everyone,

Anyone has any idea that there will be another visa 189 invitation round for this FY ? Because they posted that invitation round for 189 this FY will run quarterly.

Thank heaps in advance.

📙 Daily Activity Report: 10 Mar 2026

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

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Priority Occupations: Social Worker (NSW190) received grant in approximately 11 months despite multiple S56 requests including S57 health undertaking, employment verification, and remedicals. Retail Pharmacist (NT491) received direct grant in approximately 11 months. Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) received grant in approximately 4 months after S56 for Japan PCC.

Non-Priority Occupations: Processing times varied significantly. ICT Security Specialists (VIC190) received grants in approximately 11 months with S56 for Form 815 health undertaking. Computer Network and Systems Engineer (SA491) took approximately 20 months with remedicals requested. Human Resource Advisor (NSW491) experienced the longest processing time at approximately 33 months with multiple S56 requests including remedicals, past visa details, and PCC.

Common S56 Requests: Remedicals were the most frequent S56 request, particularly for children turning 11 years old (requiring chest x-ray) and for applications approaching 12 months since initial medicals. PCC updates were commonly requested when previous certificates expired. Form 815 health undertakings appeared for offshore applicants. Employment verification documents were requested in some cases.

Family Applications: Family size did not appear to significantly impact processing times. Applications with children occasionally received S56 requests for additional medicals when children reached certain age thresholds.

News and Updates

Subclass 407 Training Visa Changes: Applications for the Subclass 407 Training visa can now only be lodged after both employer sponsorship and nomination have been approved for the Occupational training to improve skills stream. For the Structured Workplace-Based Training stream (typically used by recent graduates), applicants must wait until sponsorship and nomination approvals are granted before submitting the visa application.

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

📊 This data represents a subset of total activity. Only DHA and individual states possess complete grant and invitation data.

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Received s56 on Oct 14, 2025 and completed submission on oct 21, 2025 ( visa lodged on jan 24, 2024, NSW, 491, offshore, software tester) When can I expect grant?

Skilled (Permanent) 11 Months
Skilled visa applications are subject to an annual planning level and are processed in accordance with government policy priorities. The current Ministerial Direction (No. 105) affords priority to employer sponsored visa applicants working in positions carried out in a designated regional area, visa applicants working in a healthcare or teaching occupation, employer sponsored applicants who have been nominated by an accredited sponsor, permanent and provisional visas that count towards the migration program (excluding subclass 188), and all other visa applications (in that order). Therefore, some applications will be processed more quickly than others, and oldest lodged applications won’t necessarily be processed first. For further information, see Skilled visa processing priorities. As we are deciding both new and older applications, processing times will change each month.

received s56 on 16th Feb 2026 and responded on 20th Feb, RN nec 189 offshore (invited Aug 2025 and lodged 5th Sep 2025), when can expect the grant?

Anyone waiting for visa grant, visa lodge on 10th dec 2024 for Subclass 190?

Hi everyone

Any news about invitations for WS or NSW visa 491

Hi everyone. I have dropped Eoi for Restaurant and cafe manager (190). My question is do we need to have working in the same field to apply 190 or is it ok to get job after pre- invite? Thanks in advance . I currently live in WA. Comes in general stream -2

Hello,

We recently moved to a regional postcode within a Melbourne suburb, and I’ve just received a hybrid-role opportunity in Melbourne that aligns really well with my experience. The employer is supportive and has even agreed to list the role as “remote” on the contract to accommodate the 491 visa conditions.

Before I move forward, I’m trying to understand the implications. Would accepting a Melbourne‑based role that’s contractually marked as remote cause any issues later when applying for the 191 visa, or is it safer to hold off to avoid complications down the track?

Keen to hear from anyone who’s been through something similar or has insights into how this is usually assessed.

Thanks

📙 Daily Activity Report: 09 Mar 2026

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@gregormendel I have submitted my visa application on 25 june 2025 for retail pharmacist which is a priority occupation. I am offshore candidate. I can see some people got their grants within 6 months but i have not heard anything about my application and the status is still received. Any idea how long it will take for me to get my grant for 491 visa??

Hey guys, I applied for 190 back in Jan 31, 2025 for developer programmer in Victoria (Received my pre invite in November 2024). I am working in my field. Completed medical in February 2025. Any idea on when I would receive the visa grant ? Some of them who applied for software engineer in Jan 2025 (same as my timeline) has already received the grant. Was curious because I completed 13 months already after applying.

I see from the data available here that some invitations for 190 & 491 are received on lower score than mine. why I didn't get an invite even with higher score by QLD state nomimations? Can somebody clarify? Thank You

@gregormendel Since more and more data from DoHA is becoming accessible through FOI, it is really helping ordinary people understand the current data, timelines, and how to move forward. However, one area remains unclear, with no information available: How does DoHA decide which applications to process, apart from priority or ministerial direction applications?

It is requested that an FOI be generated to obtain information regarding this from DoHA, as it would greatly help in understanding the thought process and circumstances that lead to faster or slower processing of applications for the same occupation under a given subclass. Thanks!