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📙 Daily Activity Report: 11 Mar 2026

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🏢 Our Services ☎️ General Consultation AU$99 to explore your 189/190/491 Skilled Visa Options 🗂️ Skill Assessment Application Review AU$199 📋 EOI and ROI Review AU$199 📝 Visa Application Review AU$299 📦 Our Migration Package AU$2500

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 10 Mar 2026

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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?

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.

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!

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 06 Mar 2026

Today's report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled migration pathways. The data reflects crowdsourced information from applicants across Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

WA 190/491 Round - 06 Mar 2026

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests today focused on routine documentation: medical examinations (including remedicals and child medicals) and passport updates. One applicant lodging in March 2025 received a medical request, while two December 2024 lodgements received requests for passport and child medical documentation. The TAS Chef grant included a medical S56 on 28 February 2026, with submission completed on 03 March 2026 and grant following three days later.

Priority occupation grants (Medical Doctor, RN Medical, RN Aged Care) demonstrated significantly faster processing times of approximately 6 months compared to non-priority occupations processing at 14-15 months. Several VIC 190 grants from early December 2024 lodgements were direct grants without S56 requests. One SA 190 Software Tester received a direct grant despite expired medicals and AFP checks.

WA conducted invitation rounds across both 190 and 491 streams, with invitations spanning General and Graduate streams. Points ranged from 65 (Enrolled Nurse) to 110 (Cook). Health and teaching occupations featured prominently in the WA round.

Useful Resources

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

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

🔴 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.

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When applying for EOI 190 is it possible to submit multiple EOI for each state or just 1 EOI and select multiple states?

📙 Daily Activity Report: 05 March 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 05 March 2026 based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests on 05 March 2026 focused primarily on baby medicals and employment evidence for offshore VIC 190 applicants who lodged in early December 2024. Historical S56 patterns from granted visas show:

Medical-Related Requests: Remedicals were the most common S56 type, appearing across multiple subclasses (491 NSW, 491 SA, 491 TAS, 190 Unknown). Polio vaccination requests appeared in two cases (491 SA, 190 Unknown). Baby medicals were requested for recent lodgements.

Police Clearance Requests: PCC renewals and AFP checks were requested for longer-processing applications (491 NSW lodged May 2023, 190 WA lodged April 2025). Several applicants proactively uploaded police checks to avoid S56 requests.

Processing Patterns: Priority occupation (Registered Nurse) received grant in 10 months despite S56. Non-priority occupations showed varied processing times ranging from 5 months (Chemist, Life Scientist) to 34 months (Financial Investment Adviser). Multiple S56 requests appeared in longer-processing cases.

News and Updates

Queensland conducted an invitation round on 05 March 2026 for both 190 and 491 visas across Construction Project Manager, Midwife, and Primary School Teacher occupations. Points ranged from 75 to 90 (inclusive of state nomination points).

One applicant reported initial nomination refusal in December 2024, followed by review refusal, but successfully obtained nomination after emailing the state in April 2025, ultimately receiving grant on 05 March 2026.

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

🔴 DISCLAIMER: This blog post is an AI summary of community comments and may be refreshed as additional data arrives. 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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South Australia March Update

Invitations in March 2026 & 2025-26 Invitations Issued (to date)

📙 Daily Activity Report: 04 Mar 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 04 March 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

NSW conducted a 190 invitation round on 04 March 2026. The following occupations received invitations:

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests continue to focus primarily on remedicals and police clearance certificates (PCC). Multiple applicants reported requests for health assessments, particularly for family members including children. Several cases involved multiple S56 requests, with some applicants receiving 2-3 separate requests throughout their processing journey. Common S56 items included:

• Remedicals/Health Assessments: Most frequent request, often for entire families or specific family members
• Police Clearance Certificates: Both Australian (AFP/NPC) and international PCCs requested
• Polio Vaccination Certificates: Required for family members in some cases
• Employment Evidence: Documentation of work experience and job duties
• Form 80: Personal particulars for character assessment
• Document Re-uploads: Technical issues requiring resubmission (e.g., AFP clearance)

Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) continue to show faster processing times. For example, Medical Technicians nec received a direct grant in approximately 10 months, while RN NEC received a grant in under 6 months. Non-priority occupations showed more variable processing times, ranging from 12 to 26 months, with multiple S56 requests being common.

The data suggests that offshore applicants are experiencing similar S56 patterns to onshore applicants, with remedicals and PCCs being the primary requests regardless of location.

⚠️ 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 activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states have complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects reported invitations only; the state holds complete round information.

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