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๐ Daily Activity Report: 05 Dec 2025
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Hi @gregor, Hope you're doing well, I noticed that yesterday below profile got invited from QLD 190, but I didn't. Age - 30 PTE- 20 Education- 15 offshore experience- 15 Partner - 10 State - 5. I also have the same points but slight diff profile. Will I get in the coming rounds from QLD ?
SA Invitations issued in Dec 2025 Round
Skilled and Business Migration have commenced inviting clients across the four streams of the 2025-26 General Skilled Migration program. Below you will find the relevant data for both interim invitations, and the invitations issued this week.
| ANZSCO Sub-major Group | Interim invitations to 1 November 2025 | Invitations in December 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Total | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Total | |
| 13 Specialist Managers | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals | 15 | 9 | 24 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals | 18 | 5 | 23 | 47 | 29 | 76 |
| 24 Education Professionals | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| 25 Health Professionals | 9 | 1 | 10 | 91 | 4 | 95 |
| 26 ICT Professionals | 5 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 41 | 42 |
| 27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| 31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | 5 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| 32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 6 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 33 Construction Trades Workers | 22 | 6 | 28 | 27 | 4 | 31 |
| 34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | 25 | 2 | 27 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 35 Food Trades Workers | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 41 Health and Welfare Support Workers | 6 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| 51 Office Managers and Program Administrators | 6 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 118 | 67 | 185 | 257 | 145 | 402 |
TAS Processing Times and Invitations Issued
Updated 04 Dec 2025
Over the Christmas/New Year period, Migration Tasmania does not plan to send out ROI invitations. These will begin again early in 2026.
ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 4/12/2025:
- Subclass 190 - 20 ROIs invited
- Subclass 491 - 33 ROIs invited
The lowest scores invited:
- Subclass 190 - 49 points (Orange pass)
- Subclass 491 - 40 points (Orange pass)
Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place):
- Subclass 190 - 328 ROIs
- Subclass 491 - 232 ROIs
Nomination places available:
- Subclass 190 - 962 places
- Subclass 491 - 572 places
Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided:
- Subclass 190 - 197 applications
- Subclass 491 - 60 applications
Invitations issued but application not yet lodged:
- Subclass 190 - 128 invitations
- Subclass 491 - 90 invitations
Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 14/11/2025
๐ 189 Invitation Round Cutoffs for 13 Nov 2025 Round
Total 10,000 invitations for 189 and 300 invitations for 491 (family sponsored) were issued.
Invitation Process: The highest ranked EOI, by points score, will be invited to apply for their visa before an EOI with a lower points score. For EOIs who have equal points scores, we will determine the time and date at which the EOI reached its score for that subclass. We call this a โtie breakโ or the โdate of effectโ. The EOI with an earlier date of effect will be invited before EOIs with a later date of effect.
Points Cutoffs: Actuary - 189: 85 Agricultural Consultant - 189: 85 Agricultural Scientist - 189: 85 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber - 189: 65 | 491: 70 Architect - 189: 85 Artistic Director - 189: 85 Arts Administrator or Manager - 189: 85 Audiologist - 189: 75 | 491: 80 Automotive Electrician - 189: 85 Barrister - 189: 90 Biochemist - 189: 85 Biotechnologist - 189: 85 Boat Builder and Repairer - 189: 85 Botanist - 189: 85 Bricklayer - 189: 65 | 491: 70 Cabinetmaker - 189: 85 Cardiologist - 189: 80 | 491: 80 Carpenter - 189: 65 | 491: 65 Carpenter and Joiner - 189: 65 | 491: 95 Cartographer - 189: 90 Chemical Engineer - 189: 85 Chemist - 189: 85 Child Care Centre Manager - 189: 75 Chiropractor - 189: 85 Civil Engineering Draftsperson - 189: 85 Civil Engineering Technician - 189: 85 Clinical Psychologist - 189: 80 Construction Project Manager - 189: 85 Dermatologist - 189: 100 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist - 189: 80 Drainer - 189: 70 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher - 189: 85 | 491: 90 Economist - 189: 85 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson - 189: 85 Electrical Engineering Technician - 189: 85 Electrician (General) - 189: 65 | 491: 65 Electrician (Special Class) - 189: 70 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker - 189: 85 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) - 189: 95 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) - 189: 95 Emergency Medicine Specialist - 189: 75 Engineering Manager - 189: 85 Environmental Consultant - 189: 85 Environmental Manager - 189: 85 Environmental Research Scientist - 189: 85 Environmental Scientists nec - 189: 85 Fibrous Plasterer - 189: 65 | 491: 65 Fitter (General) - 189: 85 Food Technologist - 189: 85 Forester - 189: 85 Gasfitter - 189: 65 | 491: 80 General Practitioner - 189: 75 | 491: 85 Geophysicist - 189: 85 Glazier - 189: 65 Hydrogeologist - 189: 90 Intensive Care Specialist - 189: 80 Joiner - 189: 65 Land Economist - 189: 85 Landscape Architect - 189: 85 Life Scientist (General) - 189: 85 Life Scientists nec - 189: 85 Management Consultant - 189: 85 Marine Biologist - 189: 85 Materials Engineer - 189: 85 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer - 189: 75 | 491: 85 Medical Laboratory Scientist - 189: 85 Medical Oncologist - 189: 80 Medical Practitioners nec - 189: 75 | 491: 90 Medical Radiation Therapist - 189: 75 Metal Fabricator - 189: 85 Metal Machinist (First Class) - 189: 95 Metallurgist - 189: 85 Microbiologist - 189: 85 Midwife - 189: 75 | 491: 75 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) - 189: 85 Motorcycle Mechanic - 189: 85 Multimedia Specialist - 189: 90 Musician (Instrumental) - 189: 90 Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec - 189: 85 Neurologist - 189: 80 Nurse Practitioner - 189: 80 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - 189: 75 Occupational Therapist - 189: 75 | 491: 80 Ophthalmologist - 189: 80 Optometrist - 189: 75 | 491: 85 Organisational Psychologist - 189: 80 Orthopaedic Surgeon - 189: 85 Osteopath - 189: 100 Other Spatial Scientist - 189: 85 Paediatrician - 189: 75 Painting Trades Worker - 189: 70 | 491: 70 Pathologist - 189: 75 Petroleum Engineer - 189: 85 Physicist - 189: 85 Physiotherapist - 189: 75 | 491: 75 Plumber (General) - 189: 65 | 491: 70 Podiatrist - 189: 75 Primary Health Organisation Manager - 189: 85 Psychiatrist - 189: 75 Psychologists nec - 189: 75 Radiation Oncologist - 491: 85 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) - 189: 75 | 491: 80 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) - 189: 75 Registered Nurse (Community Health) - 189: 75 | 491: 80 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) - 189: 75 | 491: 75 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) - 189: 80 | 491: 80 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) - 189: 75 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) - 189: 75 | 491: 75 Registered Nurse (Medical) - 189: 75 | 491: 75 Registered Nurse (Mental Health) - 189: 75 | 491: 80 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) - 189: 75 | 491: 75 Registered Nurse (Perioperative) - 189: 75 | 491: 80 Registered Nurse (Surgical) - 189: 75 | 491: 80 Registered Nurses nec - 189: 75 | 491: 75 Roof Plumber - 189: 70 Secondary School Teacher - 189: 75 | 491: 85 Social Worker - 189: 75 | 491: 85 Solicitor - 189: 85 Solid Plasterer - 189: 65 | 491: 65 Sonographer - 189: 75 Special Education Teachers nec - 189: 75 Special Needs Teacher - 189: 75 | 491: 90 Specialist Physician (General Medicine) - 189: 80 Specialist Physicians nec - 189: 85 Speech Pathologist - 189: 75 | 491: 85 Statistician - 189: 85 Stonemason - 189: 65 Surgeon (General) - 189: 80 Surveyor - 189: 85 Telecommunications Engineer - 189: 90 Telecommunications Field Engineer - 189: 90 Telecommunications Network Engineer - 189: 90 Telecommunications Network Planner - 189: 90 Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist - 189: 90 Tennis Coach - 189: 85 Thoracic Medicine Specialist - 189: 80 Urologist - 189: 80 Valuer - 189: 85 Vascular Surgeon - 189: 75 Veterinarian - 189: 85 Wall and Floor Tiler - 189: 65 | 491: 75 Welder (First Class) - 189: 85 Welfare Centre Manager - 189: 85 Zoologist - 189: 85
Source: DHA Website
๐ Daily Activity Report: 04 Dec 2025
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 Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 ONSHORE | Chemical Engineer | 14 Dec 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 Remedicals |
| 189 ONSHORE | Registered Nurse | 29 Aug 2025 โ 04 Dec 2025 | - |
| 189 ONSHORE | Mechanical Engineer | 16 Dec 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 07 Nov 2025 AFP |
| 189 OFFSHORE | Civil Engineering Technician | 16 Dec 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 11 Nov 2025 TB Screening (dependent) |
| 189 OFFSHORE | Chef | 17 Dec 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 State PCC |
| 190 NSW OFFSHORE | Software Engineer | 07 Mar 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 PCC, Remedicals |
| 190 NSW OFFSHORE | Software Tester | 08 Apr 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 02 Oct 2025 Medicals, PCC |
| 190 VIC OFFSHORE | Software Engineer | 25 Oct 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | - |
| 190 VIC OFFSHORE | General Accountant | 22 Mar 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 03 Oct 2025 Remedicals, PCC |
| 190 VIC OFFSHORE | Software Engineer | 13 Mar 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 01 Oct 2025 Remedicals (family of 3) |
| 190 VIC OFFSHORE | ICT Business Analyst | 08 Feb 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 29 Sep 2025 Remedicals, Newborn Passport/Medical |
| 190 VIC OFFSHORE | Architectural Draftsperson | 20 Feb 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC OFFSHORE | Telecommunications Engineer | 20 Feb 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 Remedicals, Form 80 |
| 190 VIC OFFSHORE | Software Engineer | 13 Mar 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 01 Oct 2025 Remedicals (family of 3) |
| 190 VIC OFFSHORE | Mechanical Engineer | 16 Dec 2023 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 23 Sep 2025 Medical, PF fund, EOBI |
| 190 VIC ONSHORE | Mechanical Engineer | 29 Mar 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 02 Oct 2025 Remedicals, PCC (family) |
| 190 WA ONSHORE | Cook | 31 Jan 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | - |
| 491 NSW OFFSHORE | Software Tester | 28 Feb 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 02 Nov 2025 PCC, Medical |
| 491 NSW OFFSHORE | Developer Programmer | 06 Mar 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 03 Nov 2025 Medical |
| 491 NSW OFFSHORE | Marketing Specialist | 08 Mar 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 04 Nov 2025 Remedicals |
| 491 NSW OFFSHORE | Developer Programmer | 29 Feb 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | Nov 2025 UNKNOWN |
| 491 NSW OFFSHORE | Quality Assurance Manager | 12 Mar 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 04 Nov 2025 Medical |
| 491 NSW OFFSHORE | Urban and Regional Planner | 21 Jan 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 14 Oct 2025 UNKNOWN |
| 491 VIC ONSHORE | General Accountant | 16 Mar 2024 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 05 Nov 2025 AFP, Medical |
| 491 QLD ONSHORE | Mechanical Engineer | 31 Oct 2023 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 18 Sep 2025 Medical, AFP, Form 80 |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 OFFSHORE | UNKNOWN | 17 Mar 2024 | 01 Oct 2025 Medical, Form 80; 04 Dec 2025 Health Undertaking |
| 190 OFFSHORE | UNKNOWN | 20 Feb 2024 | 30 Sep 2025 Medicals; 04 Dec 2025 Health Undertaking |
| 190 OFFSHORE | UNKNOWN | 25 Mar 2024 | 02 Oct 2025 -; 04 Dec 2025 Polio (dependent), PCC |
| 190 NSW OFFSHORE | Software Engineer | 10 Apr 2024 | 01 Oct 2025 Spouse Functional English Evidence |
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Occupation | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 QLD OFFSHORE | Mechanical Engineering Technician | 90 | Preinvite 04 Dec 2025 |
| 190 SA OFFSHORE | Construction Project Manager | 90 | Preinvite 04 Dec 2025 |
| 190 SA OFFSHORE | Electrical Engineer | 90 | Preinvite 04 Dec 2025 |
| 491 QLD OFFSHORE | Primary School Teacher | 90 | Preinvite 04 Dec 2025 |
| 491 TAS | Restaurant Manager | 56 ROI pts | Preinvite 04 Dec 2025, Graduate Pathway |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
The majority of S56 requests issued on or around 30 September to 04 October 2025 involved remedicals and PCC updates, particularly for applications lodged between February and April 2024. This suggests a systematic review of applications approaching the 12-month medical validity period. Health Undertakings were requested as follow-up S56s for offshore applicants, indicating additional health-related scrutiny. Several cases involved newborn additions requiring passport and medical documentation. One case specifically requested spouse functional English evidence, highlighting the importance of maintaining accurate partner claims.
News and Updates
State allocation usage data has been updated by DHA through 30 November 2025.
Useful Resources
- State Allocation Usage: https://smartvisaguide.com/states/
- S56 Health Undertaking Example: https://smartvisaguide.com/mad_max_fury
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 activity. Only DHA and individual states possess complete grant and invitation data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects community-reported outcomes only.
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Subclass 190 and 491: Moving states after visa lodgment but before visa grant
The state/territory sponsorship points are not locked at time of Full Invite (unlike age, education, experience etc.)
The reason is that state/territory sponsorship points are a time of decision criteria, meaning the visa case officer has to make a decision on the allocation of these points when your file is being assessed.
So if you committed to the state to stay for a certain duration, but you move before the visa is granted, technically, the state has the power to withdraw these nomination points till the day of visa decision.
If these points are withdrawn, your points score will fall lower than what the invitation was issued at, and your visa will be refused.
After visa grant: The state can not withdraw nomination points, therefore: - On 190, you can move anywhere in Australia - On 491, you can move to any DRA in Australia
๐ฃ Latest VIC Invitation Round 03 Dec 2025
List of preinvites below based on crowdsourced data. Points are inclusive of state points.
- 190 ONSHORE Architectural Draftsperson 70+5, working in nominated occupation, EOI - Nov 17th 2024
- 190 OFFSHORE Bricklayer 80 pts, Age 30 pts, Work Exp 10 pts
- 190 ONSHORE Carpenter 65+5 pts, 73K salary
- 491 ONSHORE Carpenter 60+15 pts, 49K salary
- 491 ONSHORE Chef 100 pts
- 190 ONSHORE Community Worker 85+5 pts, Age 30, English 20, Au Exp 5, Study 15+5, Single, 81K salary working in nominated occupation. ROI submitted 2nd October 2025
- 491 OFFSHORE Counsellors Nec 75 pts
- 190 ONSHORE CPM 70+5, onshore, ROI submitted last week, Working in occupation 110K salary
- 491 ONSHORE ECT 80+15 pts, Working in Regional since Aug 2025
- 491 ONSHORE ECT 70+15 pts, Working as ECT
- 190 ONSHORE ECT 75+5 pts, Superior English, Non-skilled partner, Working as ECT since Mar 2025, 83K salary
- 190 ONSHORE Electrical Engineer 90+5 pts (Age 30 English 20 Exp Overseas 10 Exp AU 5 Education 15 AU Edu 5 Partner English 5)
- 190 ONSHORE Engineering Technologist 75 pts (Age: 15 English : 20 Off Exp: 10 Partner : 10 Edu: 15 and Salary 195K + super)
- 190 ONSHORE General Practitioner 75+5 pts, Workin in regional VIC, Superior English, Skilled Partner, Age 25 pts, ROI 18 Nov 2025, 98K salary
- 190 ONSHORE Geotechnical Engineer 75+5 pts, 66K salary
- 491 ONSHORE Hotel and Motel Manager 50+15 pts, Competent English, Partner 5 pts
- 491 ONSHORE Motor Mechanic 105 points, study bachelor + trade, Naati, Superior English
- 190 ONSHORE Occupational Therapist 80+5 pts, Working in VIC 75K Salary, Single
- 491 OFFSHORE Primary School Teacher 85 pts
- 190 ONSHORE RN Aged Care 75 pts, Proficient English, 80K skilled salary, Skilled Partner
- 190 OFFSHORE RN Medical 75+5 pts, Age 30 Degree 15 Exp offshore 10 English 10 Skilled partner 10
- 190 ONSHORE RN Nec 70+5, Working in occupation with skilled salary 110K, skilled partner, ROI Nov 2025
- 491 ONSHORE RN Nec 60+15 pts, 14K salary
- 190 ONSHORE RN Nec 80+5 pts. ROI submitted 2 days ago.
- 190 ONSHORE RN Nec 75+5 Superior English, No partner, No salary claimed
- 190 OFFSHORE RN Paediatric 75 pts
- 190 ONSHORE Social Worker 75+5 pts, Age 30, Proficient English 10, Study 15, Au study 5, Work exp 5, Single 10, Salary 100+
- 190 ONSHORE Secondary School Teacher 75+5 pts, 57K salary claimed, Casual work (18 hrs/week). Age 25, Edu 15, English 20, Skilled Partner 10, Au Study 5
- 190 ONSHORE Secondary School Teacher 65+5 pts, Working in Field, 79K skilled salary, ROI mid Nov 2025
- 190 OFFSHORE Secondary School Teacher 75 pts, Proficient English
- 491 OFFSHORE Secondary School Teacher 70+15
- 190 ONSHORE Telecommunications Technical Officer 80 points, superior english, working in Melbourne for almost one year. Overseas experience- 3 years. Salary $90K
- 190 OFFSHORE Urban and Regional Planner 75+5 pts
๐ Daily Activity Report: 03 Dec 2025
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 03 December 2025, based on crowdsourced data from the Australian skilled migration community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | ONSHORE Environmental Research Scientist | 28 Aug 2025 โ 03 Dec 2025 | Direct Grant |
| 189 | - Painter | 27 Aug 2025 โ 03 Dec 2025 | Direct Grant |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Civil Engineer | 24 Oct 2024 โ 03 Dec 2025 | Direct Grant |
| 190 NT | ONSHORE IT Related | 24 Oct 2024 โ 03 Dec 2025 | Direct Grant |
| 190 - | ONSHORE University Lecturer | 23 Oct 2024 โ 03 Dec 2025 | Direct Grant |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Engineering Technologist | 15 Oct 2024 โ 03 Dec 2025 | 26 Nov 2025 Medicals |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE Fitter (General) | 23 Oct 2024 โ 03 Dec 2025 | 29 Aug 2025 Medicals Front Loaded |
| 491 NSW | ONSHORE Hotel/Motel Manager | 22 May 2024 โ 03 Dec 2025 | Direct Grant |
| 491 NSW | ONSHORE Agricultural Scientist | 21 May 2024 โ 03 Dec 2025 | Direct Grant |
| 491 ACT | OFFSHORE ICT Test and Support Engineer | 22 Aug 2023 โ 03 Dec 2025 | 10 Sep 2025 PCC, Medical, Form 80, Employment Evidence |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Engineering Technologist | 15 Oct 2024 | 26 Nov 2025 Medicals |
| 190 - | OFFSHORE (PK) - | 18 Oct 2024 | 03 Dec 2025 Form 80, Employment Evidence, Polio |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE Fitter (General) | 23 Oct 2024 | 29 Aug 2025 Medicals Front Loaded |
| 491 ACT | OFFSHORE ICT Test and Support Engineer | 22 Aug 2023 | 10 Sep 2025 PCC, Medical, Form 80, Employment Evidence |
| 491 - | OFFSHORE Electrical Engineer | 21 May 2024 | 03 Dec 2025 Medical |
Invitation Activity
No invitation round data was reported for 03 December 2025. One comment referenced VIC preinvites observed on this date.
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests observed today primarily involved medicals for both onshore and offshore applicants. One offshore applicant from Pakistan received an S56 requesting Form 80, employment evidence, and polio vaccination documentation. An offshore Electrical Engineer with a family of 5 received a medical request for a 491 visa lodged in May 2024.
The Engineering Technologist case demonstrates rapid processing following medical clearance, with grant issued within one day of medicals being cleared. The ACT 491 case shows a lengthy processing time of over 2 years, with S56 issued approximately 13 months after lodgement.
Several direct grants were issued without S56 requests, particularly for onshore applicants across 189, 190, and 491 subclasses. .
Useful Resources
- VIC preinvites seen today: https://smartvisaguide.com/posts/11198
๐ This data represents a subset of total visa activity. Only DHA has complete grant statistics. State governments hold complete invitation round data.
๐ด Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI summary of crowdsourced comments and may be refreshed as additional 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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Important Updates on the NSW Skilled Migration Program
State Nominated Visa Allocations New South Wales has been allocated the following nominations for skilled migration for the 2025-26 program: - 2,100 Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) - 1,500 Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
Here are the latest updates for the skilled migration program.
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) To date, we have completed three invitation rounds for this program year. Monthly invitation rounds will recommence from January 2026 until the annual allocation has been met. As of December 2025, we have nominated approximately 25% of the annual allocation.
Please be reminded that only occupations that appear on the NSW Skills List will considered for an invitation.
Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) We are pleased to announce Pathway 1 โ Work in Regional NSW and Pathway 3 โ Regional NSW Graduate will open on 19 January 2026.
Please be advised that applications will be processed in chronological order. However, only valid applications will be placed in the queue for processing.
Valid Applications A valid application is one that satisfies all NSW eligibility requirements as of the date of application, with valid key supporting documents including the skills assessment and English language test. All supporting documents should not only be valid at the time of application but should remain so for at least five days thereafter.
Expedited Assessment Requests Application assessments typically take up to six weeks; however this could be longer subject to the volume we receive. Applicants may request priority processing if any of the following will occur within ten working days: - The applicantโs current visa or their partner's current visa will expire. - The applicantโs English language test, skills assessment, or passport, or their partner's, will expire. - The applicant will lose points for age, and this will bring the applicantโs total points below the minimum required for the visa.
Subclass 491 visa Pathway 1 - Work in Regional NSW Provided applicants meet the minimum income threshold and have been employed for at least six months, all occupations that are eligible for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) can apply under Pathway 1.
Detailed eligibility criteria for Pathway 1 is available on our website. Please review these before applying.
Subclass 491 visa Pathway 3 - Regional NSW Graduate To apply under this pathway, you must have completed a bachelor's degree or higher degree from an education institution located in a designated regional area of NSW. Only occupations that appear on the NSW Regional Skills List are eligible to apply. Please visit our website for a full list of eligibility requirements for Pathway 3. โฏ
Subclass 491 visa Pathway 2 - Invitation by NSW ๐จ The need to conduct an invitation round under Pathway 2 will be determined following the demand for nominations under Pathways 1 and 3. At the earliest, if required, an invitation round for Pathway 2 will occur in April 2026. Further updates will be provided prior to conducting an invitation round as required.
Christmas Closedown Notice Our office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period from 24 December 2025 to 9 January 2026. Normal operations will resume on Monday, 12 January 2026. During this time, we will not be processing applications or responding to enquiries. If your (or your partnerโs) visa, English language test, skills assessment, or passport are due to expire during the closure period and you need to request an expedited assessment, please contact our team by Friday, 12 December 2025 to allow sufficient time to address any urgent matters before the closure.
NSW Christmas Closedown Notice 2025
NSW office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period from 24 December 2025 to 9 January 2026. Normal operations will resume on Monday, 12 January 2026. During this time, NSW will not be processing applications or responding to enquiries.
If your visa, your partner's visa or English test report, skills assessment, or passport are due to expire during the closure period and you need to request an expedited assessment, please contact NSW office by Friday, 12 December 2025 to allow sufficient time to address any urgent matters before the closure.
Latest SkillSelect Backlog 30 Nov 2025
Skillselect backlog has been updated as at 30 Nov 2025 on all SmartVisaGuide occupation pages. How to check: - Click occupations on left navbar - Select your occupation - Click on SkillSelect tab
Learn how to interpret Skillselect data here.
๐ Daily Activity Report: 02 Dec 2025
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 02 December 2025, based on crowdsourced data from the skilled migration community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Offshore Construction Project Manager | 05 Dec 2024 โ 02 Dec 2025 | None |
| 189 | Offshore ECT | 27 Aug 2025 โ 02 Dec 2025 | None |
| 189 | Offshore Physicist | 27 Aug 2025 โ 02 Dec 2025 | 05 Sep 2025 Medical Info |
| 189 | Onshore RN NEC | 28 Aug 2025 โ 02 Dec 2025 | Unknown |
| VIC 190 | Offshore Software Engineer | 22 Oct 2024 โ 02 Dec 2025 | None |
| VIC 190 | Offshore Developer Programmer | 22 Oct 2024 โ 02 Dec 2025 | None |
| VIC 190 | Onshore Developer Programmer | 21 Oct 2024 โ 02 Dec 2025 | None |
| NSW 190 | Onshore Systems Analyst | 19 Oct 2024 โ 02 Dec 2025 | None |
| VIC 190 | Onshore Surveyor | 19 Oct 2024 โ 02 Dec 2025 | None |
| SA 190 | Offshore Developer Programmer | 21 Oct 2024 โ 02 Dec 2025 | None |
| SA 190 | Offshore First Class Welder | 18 Dec 2023 โ 02 Dec 2025 | 23 Sep 2025 PCC/Employment; 18 Nov 2025 Remedical |
| TAS 491 | Onshore Chef | 05 May 2024 โ 02 Dec 2025 | 25 Nov 2025 Remedical |
| NT 491 | Offshore Electrical Engineer | 22 Nov 2023 โ 02 Dec 2025 | 24 Sep 2025 Remedical |
| NSW 491 | Offshore Welder First Class | 27 Jun 2023 โ 02 Dec 2025 | 26 May 2025; 20 Nov 2025 |
| NSW 491 | Offshore Mining Engineer | 30 Jun 2023 โ 02 Dec 2025 | 07 Aug 2025 Remedical; 31 Oct 2025 Wife PCC |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 | Onshore Unknown | 30 Sep 2023 | 02 Dec 2025 Medical and AFP |
Trends and Patterns
Priority Occupations: Health and teaching occupations continue to receive expedited processing. The RN NEC case (lodged 28 Aug 2025) and ECT case (lodged 27 Aug 2025) both received grants within approximately 3 months, demonstrating the impact of Ministerial Direction 105.
Non-Priority Occupations: Processing times for non-priority occupations vary significantly. Recent lodgements (Oct-Nov 2024) for IT and engineering occupations are receiving grants within 12-14 months. However, older applications from 2023 are still being finalised, with processing times extending to 24-29 months for some 491 cases.
S56 Patterns: Remedical requests remain common for applications approaching or exceeding 12 months processing time. Multiple S56 requests are observed in longer-processing cases, particularly for offshore applicants. PCC and employment evidence requests continue to feature prominently.
Direct Grants: Several VIC 190 and NSW 190 cases received direct grants without S56 requests, particularly for onshore applicants in IT occupations with recent lodgements.
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 visa activity. Only DHA and individual states possess complete data on grants and invitations. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects reported comments only; complete round data is held by the respective states.
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A question for 7th Nov 2024 Invites.
Did all of you (who don't live in IRAN) get your visas or comments or majority of non-priorities are still left? cuz mine took almost a year and no comment, no grant, no nothing! it feels like 190 than 189. I was wondering if it's because of Iran gov mess up causing the delay for Iranian visas or it's general regardless of political matters.
๐ Daily Activity Report: 01 Dec 2025
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity observed on 01 December 2025 based on community-shared data.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 ACT | Offshore Laboratory Technician | 12 Sep 2023 โ 01 Dec 2025 | 12 Sep 2025 Remedicals; 02 Nov 2025 PCC |
| 190 SA | Offshore Metal Machinist | 24 Apr 2024 โ 01 Dec 2025 | 16 Oct 2025 Remedicals (4 applicants) |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Analyst Programmer | 18 Oct 2024 โ 01 Dec 2025 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 - | Offshore Electrical Engineer | 18 Oct 2024 โ 01 Dec 2025 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Chef | 17 Oct 2024 โ 01 Dec 2025 | None |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Chef | 18 Oct 2024 โ 01 Dec 2025 | UNKNOWN |
| 189 | Onshore University Lecturer | 23 Aug 2025 โ 01 Dec 2025 | 25 Nov 2025 Remedicals |
| 189 | Onshore Tiler | 27 Aug 2025 โ 01 Dec 2025 | UNKNOWN |
| 189 | Onshore RN Critical | 28 Aug 2025 โ 01 Dec 2025 | UNKNOWN |
| 189 | Offshore University Lecturer | 28 Aug 2025 โ 01 Dec 2025 | UNKNOWN |
| 189 | Onshore ECT | 28 Aug 2025 โ 01 Dec 2025 | None |
S56 Trends
No new S56 requests were observed on 01 December 2025.
Invitation Activity
South Australia issued preinvites on 01 December 2025, marking their first round of invitations. No specific occupation or points data was shared for this round.
Trends and Patterns
Priority Occupations: Health and teaching occupations continue to demonstrate expedited processing. University Lecturers and Registered Nurses (Critical Care) lodging in late August 2025 received grants within approximately 3 months.
Non-Priority Occupations: Processing times for non-priority occupations remain significantly longer. Grants observed today include applications lodged between September 2023 and October 2024, indicating processing times ranging from 13 to 26 months. The 491 ACT Laboratory Technician application took over 2 years to process.
S56 Patterns: Remedical requests continue to be the most common S56 type, particularly for applications approaching or exceeding 12 months from initial medical examinations. One case involved remedicals for all 4 family members. PCC requests were also observed in longer-processing applications.
State Activity: Tasmania and South Australia showed notable activity today. Multiple TAS 190 Chef grants were issued for October 2024 lodgements. SA commenced their invitation round with preinvites issued.
Family Size: One Electrical Engineer case involved a family of 4, demonstrating that larger family applications are being processed alongside individual applications.
โ ๏ธ 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 and verified against official sources.
๐ This report represents crowdsourced data and is therefore a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs and individual states possess complete data on all grants and invitations issued.
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