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๐ Daily Activity Report: 27 Apr 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 27 April 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the skilled migration community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant | S56 Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | ONSHORE Chemical Engineer | 15 Nov 2025 โ 27 Apr 2026 | - |
| 189 | ONSHORE ECT | 16 Nov 2025 โ 27 Apr 2026 | - |
| 189 | ONSHORE Management Consultant | 15 Nov 2025 โ 27 Apr 2026 | - |
| 189 | ONSHORE Secondary School Teacher | 14 Nov 2025 โ 27 Apr 2026 | - |
| 189 | ONSHORE Social Worker | 13 Nov 2025 โ 27 Apr 2026 | - |
| 189 | ONSHORE Statistician | 15 Nov 2025 โ 27 Apr 2026 | - |
| 189 | ONSHORE Forester | 15 Nov 2025 โ 27 Apr 2026 | - |
| 189 | OFFSHORE Chemist | 14 Nov 2025 โ 27 Apr 2026 | - |
| 189 | OFFSHORE Psychologist | 14 Nov 2025 โ 27 Apr 2026 | - |
| 189 | OFFSHORE Telecommunications Engineer | 14 Nov 2025 โ 27 Apr 2026 | - |
| NSW190 | OFFSHORE Civil Engineer | 31 Dec 2024 โ 27 Apr 2026 | 20 Mar 2026: Remedicals |
| QLD190 | OFFSHORE Mechanical Engineer | 21 Dec 2024 โ 27 Apr 2026 | 19 Mar 2026: Remedicals (Partner); 17 Apr 2026: Form 815 |
| SA190 | ONSHORE Electrical Engineer | 27 Dec 2024 โ 27 Apr 2026 | 23 Mar 2026: PCC (UK); 22 Apr 2026: Remedicals (Partner) |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | OFFSHORE UNKNOWN | 29 May 2025 | 27 Apr 2026: Form 815 Health undertaking |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
Priority Occupations: The two priority occupation grants (Psychologist and Social Worker) received direct grants with processing times of approximately 5 months. The Secondary School Teacher (also priority) received a direct grant in the same timeframe.
Non-Priority Occupations: Non-priority occupations showed varied processing times. Subclass 189 applications lodged in mid-November 2025 received direct grants after approximately 5 months. State-nominated applications (190) lodged in late December 2024 took approximately 16 months, with S56 requests for remedicals and health undertakings.
S56 Request Patterns: S56 requests primarily involved remedicals for partners and health undertakings (Form 815). One case required a UK PCC. The timing of S56 requests varied from 3 months to over 1 year after lodgement. Applications with S56 requests experienced longer processing times, particularly for state-nominated visas.
Direct Grants: All Subclass 189 applications from the November 2025 invitation round received direct grants without S56 requests, regardless of occupation type or location (onshore/offshore).
News and Updates
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๐ Daily Activity Report: 24 April 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
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Software Engineer | 20 Jan 2025 โ 24 Apr 2026 | 07 Apr 2026 PCC |
| QLD 190 | OFFSHORE Electrical Engineer | 18 Jan 2025 โ 24 Apr 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 PCC |
| NSW 190 | OFFSHORE Civil Engineer | 22 Apr 2025 โ 24 Apr 2026 | - |
| WA 190 | ONSHORE ICT Security Specialist | 05 Feb 2025 โ 24 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant |
| 189 | OFFSHORE Secondary School Teacher | 22 Nov 2025 โ 24 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant |
| 189 | OFFSHORE Statistician | 13 Nov 2025 โ 24 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant |
| SA 190 | OFFSHORE Registered Nurse | 29 Mar 2026 โ 24 Apr 2026 | 16 Apr 2026 PCC |
| 491 | OFFSHORE Chemical Engineer | 01 Aug 2023 โ 24 Apr 2026 | 26 Mar 2026 (4th S56) |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | OFFSHORE - | 15 Nov 2025 | 24 Apr 2026 Medical |
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAS 491 | OFFSHORE Accountant (Chef) | 41 | EOI: 20 Jan 2026, ROI: 26 Jan 2026, Preinvite: 29 Jan 2026, Nomination Approved: 24 Apr 2026 |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) continue to demonstrate expedited processing. The Registered Nurse grant from SA processed in under one month (29 March to 24 April 2026), and the Secondary School Teacher received a direct grant in approximately five months. Both cases align with Ministerial Direction 105 prioritisation.
Non-priority occupations show varied processing times. Software Engineer (VIC 190) took 15 months, while Civil Engineer (NSW 190) processed in 12 months. The ICT Security Specialist (WA 190) received a direct grant in approximately 2.5 months, demonstrating variability even within non-priority categories.
Police Clearance Certificates remain the most common S56 request, appearing in multiple cases (SA 190, VIC 190, QLD 190). The Chemical Engineer case (491 OFFSHORE) received four S56 requests over a 32-month processing period, highlighting the complexity some applications face.
Direct grants occurred in three cases (189 Teacher, 189 Statistician, WA 190 ICT Security Specialist), suggesting complete documentation at lodgement can expedite processing.
News and Updates
Tasmania approved a 491 nomination under the TSG pathway for an Accountant working as a Chef, following completion of Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. The nomination was approved within approximately three months of EOI submission.
๐ต This data represents a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs and individual states possess complete statistics.
๐ด 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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๐ Daily Activity Report: 23 April 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
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | Offshore Engineering Technologist | 04 Jan 2025 โ 23 Apr 2026 | 24 Mar 2026 Medicals; 22 Apr 2026 Health Undertaking Form 815 |
| 189 | Offshore Carpenter | 20 Aug 2025 โ 23 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN (3x S56: payslips/tax docs, Form 80/PCC, military certificate) |
| 491 NT | - Materials Engineer | 27 Dec 2024 โ 23 Apr 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 Form 80 + Polio |
| 491 SA | - Computer Network and System Engineer | 19 Dec 2025 โ 23 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant (No S56) |
| 189 | Onshore Early Childhood Teacher | 18 Dec 2025 โ 23 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 189 | Offshore Registered Nurse NEC | 22 Nov 2025 โ 23 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 | Onshore Secondary School Teacher | 19 Feb 2026 โ 23 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 491 WA | Onshore Chef | 28 Apr 2025 โ 23 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant (No S56) |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | Offshore Engineering Technologist | 04 Jan 2025 | 24 Mar 2026 Medicals; 22 Apr 2026 Health Undertaking Form 815 |
| 491 NT | - Materials Engineer | 27 Dec 2024 | 31 Mar 2026 Form 80 + Polio |
| 189 | Offshore Carpenter | 20 Aug 2025 | UNKNOWN (3x S56: payslips/tax docs, Form 80/PCC, military certificate) |
Invitation Activity
No invitation round data was reported for this period.
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
Priority occupations (Teaching and Health) continue to demonstrate expedited processing. The Secondary School Teacher received a grant in approximately 2 months, while the Registered Nurse NEC and Early Childhood Teacher received grants in approximately 5 months. These processing times are significantly faster than non-priority occupations.
For non-priority occupations, visa processing times varied considerably. The Engineering Technologist (VIC 190) took approximately 15 months, while the Materials Engineer (NT 491) took approximately 16 months. The Computer Network and System Engineer (SA 491) received a direct grant in approximately 4 months, and the Chef (WA 491) took approximately 12 months.
S56 requests remain common across all visa subclasses. Medical requests and remedicals continue to be the most frequent S56 type, followed by requests for Form 80, police clearance certificates, and additional employment documentation. Multiple S56 requests (as seen with the Carpenter case receiving 3 separate requests) can extend processing times significantly. Health Undertaking Form 815 requests appear to be issued when medical conditions require ongoing monitoring or treatment commitments.
Direct grants without S56 requests were reported for two 491 cases (SA and WA), suggesting that complete and accurate documentation at lodgement can facilitate faster processing.
๐ต This data is crowdsourced and represents a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete grant data.
๐ด 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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๐ Daily Activity Report: 22 April 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
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 SA | Offshore Welder | 27 Mar 2026 โ 22 Apr 2026 | 14 Apr 2026 Medicals |
| 190 QLD | Onshore Cabinet Maker | 28 Jan 2026 โ 22 Apr 2026 | 19 Feb 2026 Medicals |
| 190 WA | Offshore Early Childhood Teacher | 09 Feb 2026 โ 22 Apr 2026 | 23 Feb 2026 UNKNOWN |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Developer Programmer | 03 Jan 2025 โ 22 Apr 2026 | - |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Civil Engineer | 12 Dec 2024 โ 22 Apr 2026 | 19 Mar 2026 UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Engineering Professionals nec | 23 Dec 2024 โ 22 Apr 2026 | 19 Mar 2026 Employment Evidence, Remedicals |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Chef | 29 Nov 2024 โ 22 Apr 2026 | - |
| 190 NT | Onshore Software Engineer | 26 Nov 2024 โ 22 Apr 2026 | 24 Feb 2026 AFP |
| 190 WA | Onshore Architectural Draftsperson | 28 Feb 2025 โ 22 Apr 2026 | 19 Mar 2026 AFP |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Welder | 03 Jun 2025 โ 22 Apr 2026 | 16 Feb 2026 Remedicals, 18 Mar 2026 Form 815 |
| 190 SA | Offshore Early Childhood Teacher | 01 Jun 2025 โ 22 Apr 2026 | - |
| 491 VIC | Onshore General Accountant | Dec 2024 โ 22 Apr 2026 | Feb 2026 Medicals, Newborn Passport |
| 491 NT | Onshore Chef | 13 Dec 2024 โ 22 Apr 2026 | 18 Mar 2026 NT Address |
| 491 ACT | Onshore Hotel Manager | 09 Sep 2024 โ 22 Apr 2026 | 16 Feb 2026 AFP, Newborn Passport; 15 Apr 2026 Medicals |
| 491 UNKNOWN | Onshore Civil Engineer | 16 Dec 2024 โ 22 Apr 2026 | 18 Mar 2026 Medicals |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 SA | Offshore Welder | 27 Mar 2026 | 14 Apr 2026 Medicals |
| 190 QLD | Onshore Cabinet Maker | 28 Jan 2026 | 19 Feb 2026 Medicals |
| 190 WA | Offshore Early Childhood Teacher | 09 Feb 2026 | 23 Feb 2026 UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Civil Engineer | 12 Dec 2024 | 19 Mar 2026 UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Engineering Professionals nec | 23 Dec 2024 | 19 Mar 2026 Employment Evidence, Remedicals |
| 190 NT | Onshore Software Engineer | 26 Nov 2024 | 24 Feb 2026 AFP |
| 190 WA | Onshore Architectural Draftsperson | 28 Feb 2025 | 19 Mar 2026 AFP |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Welder | 03 Jun 2025 | 16 Feb 2026 Remedicals; 18 Mar 2026 Form 815 |
| 491 VIC | Onshore General Accountant | Dec 2024 | Feb 2026 Medicals, Newborn Passport |
| 491 NT | Onshore Chef | 13 Dec 2024 | 18 Mar 2026 NT Address |
| 491 ACT | Onshore Hotel Manager | 09 Sep 2024 | 16 Feb 2026 AFP, Newborn Passport; 15 Apr 2026 Medicals |
| 491 UNKNOWN | Onshore Civil Engineer | 16 Dec 2024 | 18 Mar 2026 Medicals |
Invitation Activity
| State | Occupation | Points | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | 01 Apr 2026 Preinvite approved 22 Apr 2026 |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
The most common S56 requests observed today include:
Medical-Related Requests: Multiple cases received S56s for medicals or remedicals, particularly for children who reached age milestones or newborns. This includes VIC 190 (Engineering Professionals nec), QLD 190 (Cabinet Maker), SA 190 (Welder), VIC 491 (General Accountant), ACT 491 (Hotel Manager), and Civil Engineer 491.
Police Clearance Certificates: AFP requests were common, particularly for NT 190 (Software Engineer), WA 190 (Architectural Draftsperson), and ACT 491 (Hotel Manager). One case noted the AFP was encrypted and appeared blank to the case officer, requiring resubmission.
Documentation for Newborns: Several applicants with newborn children received S56s for newborn passports (VIC 491 General Accountant, ACT 491 Hotel Manager).
State-Specific Requirements: NT 491 (Chef) received an S56 requesting proof of NT address, submitted as a house lease agreement.
Employment Evidence: VIC 190 (Engineering Professionals nec) received S56 for employment evidence including salary slips and bank statements.
Form 815: NSW 190 (Welder) received an S56 for Form 815 declaration.
Priority occupations (Early Childhood Teachers) showed faster processing times compared to non-priority occupations. For subclass 190, processing times ranged from under 1 month to approximately 5 months. For subclass 491, processing times ranged from approximately 4 months to 7 months.
๐ This is crowdsourced data and represents a subset of total visa activity. Only DHA and individual states have complete data.
๐ด 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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Hi guys, I got my 1st S56 last Thursday, which only requested my daughter's TB screening as she has turned 2yo. No other materials were required. I've completed the test, and yesterday the status of the health assessment was updated to " Health clearance provided โ no action required". But the visa processing status is still "initial assessment". Do I need to click "I confirm I have provided information as requested" under the Attach documents?
๐ Daily Activity Report: 21 April 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 21 April 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | ONSHORE Chemical Engineer | 23 Nov 2025 โ 21 Apr 2026 | None |
| 189 | ONSHORE Carpenter | 02 Oct 2025 โ 21 Apr 2026 | 20 Mar 2026 Military Certificate |
| 189 | ONSHORE RN (Mental Health) | 28 Nov 2025 โ 21 Apr 2026 | None |
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Software Engineer | 25 Dec 2024 โ 21 Apr 2026 | 23 Mar 2026 PCC |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Analyst Programmer | 03 Feb 2025 โ 21 Apr 2026 | None |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE RN NEC | 20 Dec 2025 โ 21 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN Indian PCC |
| 190 WA | ONSHORE Enrolled Nurse | 24 Mar 2026 โ 21 Apr 2026 | 17 Apr 2026 AFP (Marriage Name) |
| 190 NT | ONSHORE University Lecturer/Researcher | 01 Dec 2025 โ 21 Apr 2026 | None |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 | OFFSHORE Electrician | 25 Jun 2025 | 21 Apr 2026 Partner Canada Visa Refusal Info |
| 190 | OFFSHORE Unknown | 08 May 2025 | 21 Apr 2026 Form 815 |
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Date Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 WA | ONSHORE Architect | 85 | 21 Apr 2026 State Nomination Approval |
| 190 WA | ONSHORE Enrolled Nurse | 80 | 23 Feb 2026 EOI Invited, 19 Mar 2026 Full Invite |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) continue to demonstrate expedited processing times. The Enrolled Nurse case from WA received a grant within one month of lodgement (24 March to 21 April 2026), despite an S56 request for an additional AFP check.
Non-priority occupations show more varied processing times. The Chemical Engineer (189) and Carpenter (189) cases processed in approximately 5-6 months. Software Engineer and Analyst Programmer cases under VIC 190 took considerably longer, ranging from 14-15 months, though both were direct grants or required only PCC submissions.
S56 requests observed today primarily involved police clearance certificates (Indian PCC, AFP with updated name) and partner-related documentation (Canada visa refusal information, Form 815). The AFP request for the WA Enrolled Nurse case was specifically for a marriage name update not reflected on the passport, highlighting the importance of ensuring all documentation reflects current legal names.
Useful Resources
- Form 815 Information: https://smartvisaguide.com/danbaluyot
โ ๏ธ 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.
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๐ Daily Activity Report: 20 April 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 20 April 2026 based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Mechanical Engineer | 15 Jan 2025 โ 20 Apr 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 Medical and polio certificate |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 06 Dec 2024 โ 20 Apr 2026 | 20 Mar 2026 AFP, PCC and remedical |
| 190 NSW | ONSHORE Motor Mechanic | 03 Feb 2025 โ 20 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Marketing Specialist | 03 Feb 2025 โ 20 Apr 2026 | No S56 |
| 190 VIC | UNKNOWN ICT Business Analyst | 31 Jan 2025 โ 20 Apr 2026 | No S56 (Straight grant) |
| 491 NT | ONSHORE Chef | 05 Dec 2024 โ 20 Apr 2026 | 20 Mar 2026 Health check and additional payslips |
| 189 | ONSHORE Solicitor | 29 Nov 2025 โ 20 Apr 2026 | No S56 (Direct grant) |
| 491 NT | ONSHORE Software Engineer | 12 Jan 2025 โ 20 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE Early Childhood Teacher | 15 Apr 2025 โ 20 Apr 2026 | 14 Feb 2026 - |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Mechanical Engineer | 15 Jan 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 Medical and polio certificate |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 06 Dec 2024 | 20 Mar 2026 AFP, PCC and remedical |
| 491 NT | ONSHORE Chef | 05 Dec 2024 | 20 Mar 2026 Health check and additional payslips |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE Early Childhood Teacher | 15 Apr 2025 | 14 Feb 2026 - |
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 95 | Age 30, Partner 10, Edu 15+5, Au Exp 5, NAATI 5, Skilled partner Civil Engineer |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Construction Project Manager | 85 | Age 25, Edu 15, Exp 15, PTE 10, Skilled Partner 10, NAATI 5 |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Early Childhood Teacher | UNKNOWN | TO BE VERIFIED |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Electrician | 65 | Work Exp 15, Skilled Partner 10, Proficient English 10 |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Mechanical Engineer | 100 | TO BE VERIFIED |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Registered Nurse Community | 85 | - |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Registered Nurse Perioperative | 85 | - |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests observed on 20 April 2026 primarily involved health-related documentation (medicals, remedicals, polio certificates) and character documentation (AFP, PCC). The requests were issued between 1-4 months prior to visa grants. Applications lodged in late 2024 and early 2025 received S56 requests in early 2026, suggesting a processing pattern where additional documentation is requested approximately 12-15 months after lodgement for non-priority occupations.
Priority occupations such as Early Childhood Teacher demonstrated significantly faster processing times (12 months from lodgement to grant for Subclass 491 VIC), compared to non-priority occupations like ICT Business Analyst and Mechanical Engineer which took 14-15 months. The Solicitor grant under Subclass 189 was notably fast at approximately 5 months with a direct grant and no S56 requests.
Several grants were processed without S56 requests (straight/direct grants), particularly for Subclass 190 applications in SA, VIC, and the Subclass 189 Solicitor case, indicating streamlined processing for certain profiles.
๐ต This data is crowdsourced and represents a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete grant data. For invitation rounds, only Queensland has the complete round data for 20 April 2026.
๐ด 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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๐ Daily Activity Report: 17 Apr 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled migration visas (subclasses 189, 190, and 491) based on community-shared data for 17 April 2026.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | ONSHORE Registered Nurse (Community Health) | 19 Sep 2025 โ 17 Apr 2026 | 19 Mar 2026: UNKNOWN |
| 189 | OFFSHORE Life Scientist | 17 Sep 2025 โ 17 Apr 2026 | 13 Mar 2026: Bank statements & tax return |
| VIC190 | ONSHORE Program/Project Administrator | 30 Jan 2025 โ 17 Apr 2026 | No S56 - Direct grant |
| QLD190 | OFFSHORE Construction Project Manager | 25 Feb 2026 โ 17 Apr 2026 | 19 Mar 2026: Partner PCC |
| WA190 | OFFSHORE Electrician | 26 Mar 2026 โ 17 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| SA190 | OFFSHORE Electrical Engineer | 22 Dec 2024 โ 17 Apr 2026 | 19 Mar 2026: PCC for non-migrating partner |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | OFFSHORE UNKNOWN | 21 Dec 2024 | 17 Apr 2026: Health Undertaking (first S56: 19 Mar 2026 for partner remedicals) |
Invitation Activity
| Occupation | Subclass State | Location | Points | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Business Analyst | NT190 | ONSHORE | - | 17 Apr 2026 | Preinvite; CDU Graduate; Not working in own field |
Trends and Patterns
Visa Processing Times: - Priority Occupations (Health): Registered Nurse (Community Health) processed in 7 months (189 ONSHORE) - Non-Priority Occupations: Processing times varied significantly: - SA190 Electrical Engineer: 16 months (OFFSHORE) - VIC190 Program/Project Administrator: 15 months (ONSHORE, direct grant) - 189 Life Scientist: 7 months (OFFSHORE) - QLD190 Construction Project Manager: 2 months (OFFSHORE) - WA190 Electrician: 1 month (OFFSHORE)
S56 Request Patterns: - Partner-related documentation (PCC, remedicals) remains the most common S56 request - Health Undertakings issued for OFFSHORE applicants with previous S56 history - Financial documentation (bank statements, tax returns) requested for 189 applicants - S56 response times: Grants typically issued 28-35 days after S56 compliance
State Activity: - NT190 issued preinvites to CDU graduates, including those not working in their nominated field
General Observations: - Multiple overseas travel on BVB while holding AAT/ART files reported with no issues - Non-migrating partner documentation continues to trigger S56 requests across multiple states
๐ 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 issuing state has comprehensive round information.
๐ด 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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๐ FY2025-26 Migration Planning Levels ๐ Frequently Asked Questions ๐ Useful phone numbers and emails ๐ Visa Application Document List ๐๏ธ Guide to Housing, Jobs and Community ๐ฒ Whatsapp Groups โ๏ธ Book Consultation to explore your 189/190/491 Skilled Visa Options
TAS Processing Times and Invitations 16 April 2026
ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 16/04/2026: Subclass 190 - 27 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 27 ROIs invited
The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 1000 (Gold pass) Subclass 491 - 60 points (Orange-plus pass)
Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 484 ROIs Subclass 491 - 399 ROIs
Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 308 places Subclass 491 - 349 places
Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 258 applications Subclass 491 - 218 applications
Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 57 invitations Subclass 491 - 63 invitations
Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 22/01/2026
๐ Daily Activity Report: 16 April 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 16 April 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | ONSHORE Civil Engineering Technician | 10 Jan 2026 โ 16 Apr 2026 | 14 Apr 2026 Polio |
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 16 Dec 2024 โ 16 Apr 2026 | 13 Mar 2026 Medicals, PCC, Form 80 (Secondary); 15 Apr 2026 Health Undertaking Form |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 30 Oct 2024 โ 16 Apr 2026 | 12 Dec 2025 Remedicals, PCC, Relationship proof; 15 Jan 2026 TB screening; 18 Mar 2026 Health Undertaking Form |
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE Software and Applications Programmers nec | 19 Dec 2024 โ 16 Apr 2026 | 17 Mar 2026 Fresh PCC, Employment evidence |
| 190 NSW | ONSHORE Mechanical Engineer | 20 Nov 2024 โ 16 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN Employment evidence |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Info & Org Professionals nec | 31 Jan 2025 โ 16 Apr 2026 | None |
| 190 TAS | UNKNOWN Medical Technician | 24 Dec 2025 โ 16 Apr 2026 | 24 Jan 2026 Indian PCC |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Carpenter | 15 Jan 2026 โ 16 Apr 2026 | 16 Feb 2026 UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Systems Analyst | 30 Jan 2025 โ 16 Apr 2026 | None (Proactively updated AFP) |
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Early Childhood Teacher | 10 Mar 2026 โ 16 Apr 2026 | None |
| 491 VIC | OFFSHORE Registered Nurse (Medical) | 16 May 2025 โ 16 Apr 2026 | None |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | ONSHORE Civil Engineering Technician | 10 Jan 2026 | 14 Apr 2026 Polio |
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 16 Dec 2024 | 13 Mar 2026 Medicals, PCC, Form 80; 15 Apr 2026 Health Undertaking Form |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 30 Oct 2024 | 12 Dec 2025 Remedicals, PCC, Relationship proof; 15 Jan 2026 TB screening; 18 Mar 2026 Health Undertaking Form |
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE Software and Applications Programmers nec | 19 Dec 2024 | 17 Mar 2026 Fresh PCC, Employment evidence |
| 190 NSW | ONSHORE Mechanical Engineer | 20 Nov 2024 | UNKNOWN Employment evidence |
| 190 TAS | UNKNOWN Medical Technician | 24 Dec 2025 | 24 Jan 2026 Indian PCC |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Carpenter | 15 Jan 2026 | 16 Feb 2026 - |
Invitation Activity
NSW 190 Invitation Round - 16 April 2026
| Occupation | Location | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Programmer | ONSHORE | 100 | Skilled Partner, Exp 20, Superior English, NAATI |
| Carpenter | ONSHORE | 70 | - |
| Carpenter and Joiner | ONSHORE | 65 | - |
| Community Worker | ONSHORE | 85 | Age 30, English 20, Edu 10+5, Single 10, NAATI 5 |
| Early Childhood Teacher | ONSHORE | 90 | Working as ECT |
| Electrical Engineer | ONSHORE | 90 | To be confirmed |
| Food Technologist | ONSHORE | 100 | PTE 20, NAATI 5, Partner 10, Age 30, Exp 5, State 5, Edu 15+5+5. Not working in nominated occupation |
| Metal Fabricator | ONSHORE | 70 | - |
| Motor Mechanic | ONSHORE | 95 | - |
| Occupation Health and Safety Advisor | ONSHORE | 75 | - |
| Painter | ONSHORE | 65 | - |
| Registered Nurse Critical Care & Emergency | ONSHORE | 80 | - |
| Resident Medical Officer | ONSHORE | 85 | - |
| Social Worker | ONSHORE | 90 | - |
| Surveyor | ONSHORE | 70 | - |
| University Lecturer | ONSHORE | 95 | - |
| Veterinarian | ONSHORE | 95 | - |
| Veterinary Nurse | ONSHORE | 75 | - |
| Welder | ONSHORE | 70 | - |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests continue to focus on standard documentation requirements. Common requests include fresh Police Clearance Certificates (particularly for Indian PCC), remedicals, employment evidence, and health-related documentation such as TB screening and Health Undertaking Forms. Multiple S56 requests are common for offshore applicants, particularly those requiring health assessments. The pattern suggests thorough verification processes, especially for health and employment claims.
Priority occupations (Registered Nurse Medical and Early Childhood Teacher) demonstrated faster processing times compared to non-priority occupations. The VIC 491 Registered Nurse grant took 11 months, while the VIC 190 Early Childhood Teacher grant took approximately 1 month from lodgement. Non-priority occupations showed processing times ranging from 3 to 16 months.
Useful Resources
- NSW 190 Database: https://smartvisaguide.com/database
- Metal Fabricator Case Study: https://smartvisaguide.com/asekhon
โ ๏ธ 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.
๐ This data represents crowdsourced information and is a subset of total activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs and individual states have complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects community-reported outcomes; complete round data is held by the respective state.
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๐ Daily Activity Report: 15 April 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
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Onshore NSW Microbiologist |
15 Sep 2025 โ 15 Apr 2026 (7M) |
13 Mar 2026 Bank/PPF statements for overseas employment |
| 189 | Offshore RN Perioperative |
22 Nov 2025 โ 15 Apr 2026 (5M) |
06 Feb 2026: Form 16/EPFO 11 Mar 2026: OET Access |
| VIC190 | Onshore VIC ICT Support Engineer |
12 Dec 2024 โ 15 Apr 2026 (1Y 4M) |
12 Mar 2026 Form 80, relationship evidence |
| VIC190 | Offshore Nepal Accountant (General) |
27 Nov 2024 โ 15 Apr 2026 (1Y 4M) |
26 Feb 2026 Updated PCC (primary + spouse) |
| NSW190 | Offshore RN NEC |
05 Jun 2025 โ 15 Apr 2026 (10M) |
15 Feb 2026 PCC |
| NT190 | Onshore Motor Mechanic |
15 Nov 2024 โ 15 Apr 2026 (5M) |
03 Feb 2026 Bank/ATO statements for employment |
| WA190 | - Community Worker |
14 Jun 2025 โ 15 Apr 2026 (10M) |
06 Feb 2026 - |
| NT491 | Offshore University Lecturer |
12 Nov 2024 โ 15 Apr 2026 (5M) |
12 Mar 2026 - |
| QLD491 | Offshore Construction Estimator Family of 4 |
10 Mar 2026 โ 15 Apr 2026 (1M) |
12 Mar 2026 PCC + Medicals |
| NSW491 | Onshore NSW Finance Manager |
14 Jun 2024 โ 15 Apr 2026 (1Y 10M) |
23 Feb 2026 Partner English eligibility + Remedicals |
| TAS491 | Onshore ICT BA (Support Worker) |
21 Nov 2024 โ 15 Apr 2026 (5M) |
13 Mar 2026 - |
| NT491 | Offshore Software Engineer Family of 3 |
25 Nov 2024 โ 15 Apr 2026 (5M) |
16 Mar 2026 Employment evidence, PCC, Remedicals |
| QLD491 | Offshore Primary School Teacher Family of 5 |
05 Mar 2026 โ 15 Apr 2026 (1M) |
10 Mar 2026 Medicals |
S56 Trends
No new S56 requests were reported for 15 April 2026.
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Invitation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT491 | Offshore Pakistan Mechanical Engineer |
105 pts (90 Canberra Matrix) |
15 Apr 2026 Full Invite |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests continue to focus on standard verification requirements across all visa subclasses. Common requests include:
Character and Relationship Evidence: Form 80 for character assessment and comprehensive relationship documentation (bank statements, joint leases, utility bills, social media evidence) remain frequent requirements, particularly for VIC190 applications.
Employment Verification: Multiple cases required additional employment evidence including bank statements, ATO statements, PPF statements, Form 16, and EPFO documentation for both Australian and overseas work experience claims.
Police Clearance Certificates: Updated PCCs were requested for both primary and secondary applicants, particularly for offshore applicants and cases with extended processing times.
Medical Requirements: Remedicals were requested across multiple cases, with some requests occurring 3-4 months after initial visa lodgement.
English Language Verification: Specific requests for OET access and partner English competency evidence were noted, particularly where partner points were claimed.
Priority Occupation Processing: Teaching occupations (Primary School Teacher, University Lecturer) demonstrated significantly faster processing times (1-5 months) compared to non-priority occupations. The Primary School Teacher case achieved grant in just 1 month from lodgement, while non-priority occupations averaged 5-16 months processing time.
Offshore vs Onshore: Processing times varied significantly regardless of location, with both onshore and offshore applicants experiencing similar timeframes within their respective occupation categories.
โ ๏ธ 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.
๐ This data represents a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete grant data, and only individual states have complete invitation round data.
Useful Links
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๐ FY2025-26 Migration Planning Levels ๐ Frequently Asked Questions ๐ Useful phone numbers and emails ๐ Visa Application Document List ๐๏ธ Guide to Housing, Jobs and Community ๐ฒ Whatsapp Groups โ๏ธ Book Consultation to explore your 189/190/491 Skilled Visa Options
๐ Daily Activity Report: 14 Apr 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and related activity for skilled migration subclasses 189, 190, and 491 based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Structural Engineer | 17 Apr 2025 โ 14 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant |
| 189 | ONSHORE Registered Nurse NEC | 21 Aug 2025 โ 14 Apr 2026 | 13 Mar 2026 Partner Functional English |
| 189 | ONSHORE Carpenter | 10 Sep 2025 โ 14 Apr 2026 | 10 Mar 2026 Police Check |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE Telecommunications Engineer | 25 Nov 2024 โ 14 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE Engineering Technologist | 04 Jan 2025 โ 14 Apr 2026 | 07 Apr 2026 Remedical |
| 491 WA | OFFSHORE Construction Estimator | 11 Feb 2025 โ 14 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant |
| 491 WA | ONSHORE Civil Draftsperson | 11 Feb 2025 โ 14 Apr 2026 | Direct Grant |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | OFFSHORE (IN) UNKNOWN | 07 Jun 2025 | 14 Apr 2026 Form 80, Employment Details, Child Medical |
| 190 | OFFSHORE (PK) UNKNOWN | 09 May 2025 | 14 Apr 2026 PCC, Child Medical |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests continue to focus on standard documentation requirements. Common requests include Form 80, employment verification, police clearance certificates (PCC), and medical examinations for children who have reached age 2. Partner functional English evidence and additional police check information were also requested in some cases. The timing of S56 requests varies considerably, ranging from approximately 1 month to 10 months after visa lodgement.
Notably, one QLD 190 applicant with a family of 4 received a direct grant despite their child crossing age 2, with no remedical requested. This suggests case-by-case assessment by case officers.
Key Observations
Priority Occupations: The Registered Nurse NEC grant (189) processed in approximately 8 months, consistent with expedited processing for health occupations under Ministerial Direction 105.
Non-Priority Occupations: Processing times for non-priority occupations varied significantly:
- 190 QLD (Structural Engineer): 12 months
- 189 (Carpenter): 7 months
- 491 VIC (Telecommunications Engineer): 17 months
- 491 VIC (Engineering Technologist): 3 months
- 491 WA (Construction Estimator): 2 months
- 491 WA (Civil Draftsperson): 2 months
โ ๏ธ 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.
๐ This data is crowdsourced and represents only a subset of total activity. Complete data is held exclusively by the Department of Home Affairs and individual states.
Useful Links
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๐ FY2025-26 Migration Planning Levels ๐ Frequently Asked Questions ๐ Useful phone numbers and emails ๐ Visa Application Document List ๐๏ธ Guide to Housing, Jobs and Community ๐ฒ Whatsapp Groups โ๏ธ Book Consultation to explore your 189/190/491 Skilled Visa Options
VIC ROIs will close for new submissions on 28 April 2026
Victoriaโs 2025-26 state nominated skilled visa program will close to new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) at 4pm AEST on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
In 2025-26 the Australian Government allocated Victoria 3,400 skilled visa places, including 2,700 for the subclass 190 visa and 700 for the subclass 491 visa. The program has attracted significant interest this year and has received many more ROIs than available places.
We will continue to consider all submitted ROIs for remaining nomination places in the 2025-26 program year.