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⏰ Updates to SmartVisaGuide Visa Processing Time

The visa grant date prediction tool on this website will be updated by the end of this week, to adjust the calculation based on the new Ministerial Direction 119 priorities. Moreover, the subclass pages will also start showing 3 sets of processing times: 1. ONSHORE Priority Occupations 2. ONSHORE Non-Priority Occupations 3. OFFSHORE ALL Occupations. This aligns with the priority order specified in direction 119.

📣 We expect to launch the change on Monday morning 03 Aug 2026. 🚨 However the calculation method will be a bit unstable for atleast a month due to smaller sample sizes and a sudden re-allocation of data points to new categories. By the end of August, a new representative processing time will emerges, reflecting the new processing priorities.

Ministerial Direction 119 and New Visa Processing Priorities

Processing priorities for nomination and visa applications for certain Skilled visas Nomination and visa applications for certain Skilled visas are processed according to Government policy priorities, which are outlined in Ministerial Direction 119 (3MB PDF)​ and came into effect on 25 July 2026.

From this date, Ministerial Direction 119 has replaced all processing priorities under Ministerial Direction 105. Ministerial Direction 119 applies to all on hand applications, including for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) program, which was not previously included under Ministerial Direction 105. Prioritisation under Ministerial Direction 119 is afforded according to both occupation and the location of applicants at the time of application. - Occupations supporting Australia’s law enforcement and defence interests are afforded the highest priority, followed by those in construction, healthcare, and teaching. - Applicants who are already in Australia have higher priority than those who are outside Australia.

Processing priorities for nomination and visa applications

Skilled nomination and visa applications are processed in the following order of priority: 1. The first and highest priority is given to nomination and visa applications that support Australia's law enforcement or defence interests where the applicant is in Australia at the time of application. 2. The second priority is given to nomination and visa applications that support Australia's law enforcement or defence interests where the applicant is outside Australia at the time of application. 3. The third priority is given to nomination and visa applications relating to construction, healthcare, and teaching occupations where the applicant is in Australia at the time of application. 4. The fourth priority is given to all other nomination and visa applications where the applicant is in Australia at the time of application. 5. The fifth and final priority is given to all other nomination and visa applications where the applicant is outside Australia at the time of application.

Visa classes and subclasses included in this Direction

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) visa Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)(subclass 191) visa Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa​ Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa Skilled Regional (Provisional) (subclass 489) visa Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494) visa Skilled Regional (subclass 887) visa Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) (subclass 888) visa.

Resources

Media Release: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/visa-processing-priorities/skilled-visa Ministerial Direction 119: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Visa-subsite/files/md-119.pdf

📙 Daily Activity Report: 30 July 2026

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

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Three S56 requests were reported today, all for medical examinations or remedicals. The SA Computer Network and Systems Engineer case received an S56 after 14 months of lodgement, while the ACT Primary Teacher case received two S56 requests - the first after approximately 4 months and the second after 5 months. The SA Urban and Regional Planner case received an S56 for medicals for both primary applicant and partner after 14 months.

Priority occupation (Primary Teacher) showed faster overall processing despite multiple S56 requests. Non-priority occupations experienced longer processing times, with the SA Computer Network and Systems Engineer case taking 15 months and the SA Urban and Regional Planner case taking 14 months from lodgement to grant.

Several direct grants were reported with no S56 requests, particularly for cases lodged in late April 2026, suggesting streamlined processing for complete applications. Processing times for these direct grants ranged from 3 months (91 days for QLD Civil Engineering Draftsperson and QLD Registered Nurse) to approximately 3 months for NSW Community Worker and WA Construction Project Manager.

The SA Urban and Regional Planner case included a change of circumstances (newborn addition) which may have contributed to the extended processing time and subsequent S56 request.

⚠️ 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 (DHA) has access to complete grant data.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 29 Jul 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 29 July 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the Australian skilled migration community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns

Priority Occupations: Health occupations (Registered Nurses) continue to receive expedited processing, with grants issued within 1-2 months of lodgement. Three RN grants were processed in approximately 1 month, demonstrating the impact of Ministerial Direction prioritisation.

Non-Priority Occupations: Engineering and other non-priority occupations show significantly longer processing times, ranging from 7 to 19 months. Most cases lodged in late 2024 and early 2025 received grants today.

S56 Requests: Common S56 requests include Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) and remedicals. Multiple S56 requests were observed in several cases, particularly for applications lodged in early 2025. One unique case involved an S56 for a baby's passport after birth during visa processing.

Direct Grants: Several applicants received direct grants without S56 requests, particularly in health occupations and recent lodgements.

Offshore Activity: One offshore grant was reported today (Material Technician, VIC 190), with a processing time of approximately 21 months from lodgement.

News and Updates

Ministerial Direction 119 has been released, superseding Direction 105. The new direction categorically prioritises onshore applicants over offshore applicants for visa processing.

Useful Resources

• Ministerial Direction 119 Analysis: https://smartvisaguide.com/posts/16710

🔴 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 grant data.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 28 Jul 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity based on crowdsourced data from the community for 28 July 2026.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Priority occupations (Health) continue to demonstrate expedited processing. Both Registered Nurse and Social Worker grants were processed within approximately 1.5 months of lodgement, consistent with Ministerial Direction 105 prioritisation.

Non-priority occupations show varied processing times. The Architectural Draftsperson (QLD 190) was processed in approximately 4 months, while the University Lecturer (WA 190) was processed in approximately 4.5 months. Both received direct grants without S56 requests.

One offshore 190 applicant who lodged in May 2025 received an S56 request for medicals and CPM after approximately 14 months, indicating extended processing for offshore non-priority cases.

Subsequent entrant grants for 491 visas were also observed today.

⚠️ 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 grant data.

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Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program Update - July 2026

FY 2026-27 Program Allocations A total of 2050 nomination places have been issued to Tasmania this year, comprising: - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 1250 places - Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will reopen to new Registrations of Interest in the coming weeks, with details to be announced soon.

You can monitor the Migration Tasmania site for the latest information regarding the 2026-27 program. Details will also be announced in this newsletter.

Once the program reopens, please carefully read the 2026-27 program settings and guidelines for any changes.

Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided

If you have lodged an application for nomination but have not received an outcome, Migration Tasmania will continue to process your application against the requirements in place at the time you lodged your application. If approved, applicants will be nominated in SkillSelect.

Subclass 491 applicants seeking subclass 190 nomination

Applications for subclass 491 nomination that have been lodged but not yet decided will not be considered for subclass 190 nomination. If you wish to be considered for subclass 190 nomination you will need to withdraw your current application and register for subclass 190 when the 2026-27 program opens.

A new invitation to apply for subclass 190 nomination will depend upon the level of interest and the number of pro-rata places available at the time.

Read more here.

📙 Daily Activity Report: 27 Jul 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 27 July 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the Australian skilled migration community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

No invitation round data was reported for this date.

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

One S56 request for medicals was reported for both primary and secondary applicants on a 190 visa lodged in May 2025. The majority of grants reported today were direct grants with no additional documentation requests, suggesting streamlined processing for certain occupations and profiles.

Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) continue to show faster processing times. The RN Aged Care grant processed in approximately 4.5 months, while the University Lecturer grant took approximately 14.5 months. Non-priority occupations such as Architectural Draftsperson experienced longer processing times of approximately 14.5 months.

News and Updates

Tasmania has commenced issuing full invites (nominations) for preinvites from the previous financial year, indicating progression in their nomination pipeline.

Useful Resources

• S56 Request Details

⚠️ 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 (DHA) and individual states have access to complete data.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 24 Jul 2026

This report summarises visa grants and invitation activity for 24 July 2026 based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

The majority of grants reported today were direct grants with no S56 requests. Only one case (TAS 190 Enrolled Nurse) received an S56 on 12 June 2026 requesting correct AFP documentation and evidence of regional residency to support the claimed 5 points for regional study. The applicant responded on 15 June 2026 and received the grant on 22 July 2026.

Priority Occupation Processing: The Enrolled Nurse (priority occupation) case showed a processing time of approximately 5 months despite the S56 request, which is consistent with expedited processing for health occupations under Ministerial Direction 105. The Physiotherapist (also priority) received a direct grant in approximately 1.5 months.

Non-Priority Occupation Processing: Social Worker, Community Worker, and Painting Trades Worker cases all showed processing times of approximately 3 months with direct grants and no S56 requests.

State Patterns: NSW and WA grants were all direct grants. The single TAS grant involved an S56 request for documentation verification.

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

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 23 July 2026

Today's report summarises visa grant activity for Subclass 189 and 190 visas, highlighting processing times, S56 request patterns, and trends across different states and occupations.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns

Priority Occupation Processing: Health occupations (Registered Nurses, Medical Practitioners, Physiotherapists) continue to demonstrate expedited processing under Ministerial Direction 105. Multiple RN grants were processed in approximately 3 months, with some receiving straight grants without S56 requests. Medical Practitioner NEC received grant in just over 1 month.

Non-Priority Occupation Processing: The Civil Draftsperson application lodged in June 2025 took approximately 13 months to process, with two S56 requests (PCC and Medical). The Carpenter and Community Worker applications showed processing times of approximately 3-4 months.

S56 Request Patterns: Most grants today were straight grants with no S56 requests. Where S56s were issued, they primarily requested medicals and PCCs. One case required relationship proof documentation. The timing of S56 requests varied from immediately after lodgement to several months into processing.

State Distribution: Tasmania and WA featured prominently in today's grants, with Victoria and NSW also represented. Subclass 189 grants were distributed across multiple states, while 190 grants came from TAS, VIC, NSW, and WA.

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

🔴 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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📙 Daily Activity Report: 22 Jul 2026

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

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests on 22 July 2026 predominantly involved medical examinations and police clearance certificates. Several applicants received multiple S56 requests throughout their processing journey, particularly for remedicals when initial checks expired after 12 months. Common S56 requests included:

• Medical examinations and remedicals: Most frequent request type, particularly for applications lodged 12+ months prior
• Police clearance certificates: AFP and PCC renewals when documents exceeded 12-month validity
• Employment verification: Work reference letters and payslips
• Relationship evidence: For partner/dependent applications
• Specific vaccinations: Polio vaccine requirements

Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) demonstrated faster processing times. Secondary Teachers and Registered Nurses received grants within 7-8 months, while non-priority occupations experienced processing times ranging from 12-17 months. Several applicants proactively renewed their AFP and PCC documents before the 12-month expiry to avoid S56 requests.

Direct grants (no S56) were reported for Chemical Engineer (189), Painter (190), Business Analyst (190 TAS), and RN NEC (190 VIC), indicating streamlined processing for certain cases.

⚠️ 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 visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs holds complete grant statistics.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 21 Jul 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 21 July 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the Australian skilled migration community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

The S56 requests observed today show a diverse range of document requirements. Medical requests (including remedicals) remain the most common S56 type, appearing in three cases (TAS190 Motor Mechanic, TAS190 Chef, and SA491 Registered Nurse). One case involved relationship evidence (WA190 Cabinet Maker), while another required general document submission (ACT190 Information and Organisation Professionals nec). A unique request was noted for consent to exchange criminal records with New Zealand for an onshore 190 applicant who lodged in April 2026.

Priority occupations (Health) continue to demonstrate expedited processing times. The 189 Registered Nurse grants were processed in approximately 1.4 months, while the 491 SA Registered Nurse (Aged Care) was processed in approximately 5.2 months. The 189 Social Worker grant was also processed quickly at 1.4 months.

Non-priority occupations show more varied processing times. The VIC190 Carpenter (3.4 months), TAS190 Enrolled Nurse (3.3 months), and TAS190 Motor Mechanic (3.5 months) all demonstrated relatively swift processing. However, the ACT190 Information and Organisation Professionals nec case took significantly longer at approximately 16.8 months, likely due to the S56 request in May 2026.

Direct grants (without S56 requests) were common among priority occupations, with three 189 health professionals receiving direct grants. Several trade occupations also received direct grants, including the VIC190 Carpenter.

🔵 This data represents a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete grant statistics.

🔴 DISCLAIMER: This blog post is an AI summary of crowdsourced 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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📙 Daily Activity Report: 20 July 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 20 July 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Key Observations

Priority Occupation Processing: Health and Teaching occupations continue to demonstrate expedited processing under Ministerial Direction 105. Multiple Secondary School Teachers and Registered Nurses received grants within 1-2 months of lodgement (June to July 2026), with most being direct grants requiring no S56 requests.

Non-Priority Occupation Processing: Non-priority occupations show significantly longer processing times. Civil Engineer (WA 190) took 7 months, Urban Regional Planner (WA 190) took 14 months, and Chef applications ranged from 14-18 months from lodgement to grant.

S56 Request Patterns: S56 requests for non-priority occupations typically occurred between 4-7 months after lodgement. Common requests included medicals/remedicals, overseas police clearance certificates, and passport updates. Priority occupations largely avoided S56 requests, receiving direct grants.

State Performance: WA 190 applications featured prominently in today's grants across various occupations. Tasmania processed both 190 and 491 applications efficiently, with the TAS 190 Social Worker receiving a direct grant within 3 months.

News and Updates

Subclass 191 visa grants are being processed today. This permanent visa is available to holders of subclass 491 and 494 visas who have met their residence and income requirements.

🔴 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.

📊 Data Limitation: This represents crowdsourced data and is therefore a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete grant data for the day.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 17 Jul 2026

This report summarises visa grant activity for 17 July 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community. The focus is on Subclass 189 and 190 visa grants, highlighting processing times and trends across different occupations and states.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns

Priority Occupation Processing: Health occupations (Registered Nurses, Physiotherapist, Enrolled Nurse, Social Worker) continue to demonstrate expedited processing under Ministerial Direction 105. Most health-related grants from the June 2026 invitation round were processed within approximately 1 month, with one case processed in just over 1 month.

Non-Priority Occupation Processing: The ECT (Engineering Technologist) grant shows significantly longer processing time at approximately 7 months from lodgement, consistent with standard processing timelines for non-priority occupations.

S56 Activity: Minimal S56 activity reported today, with only one case requiring medicals shortly after lodgement. Several cases received direct grants without additional requests.

State Nomination: Tasmania 190 grants continue to flow for health and social work occupations, with processing times ranging from approximately 3-4 months from lodgement.

Points Range: Invitation points ranged from 80-85 points for Subclass 189 grants, reflecting the competitive nature of the June 2026 invitation round.

⚠️ 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 grant data for all visa subclasses.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 16 July 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 16 July 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the skilled migration community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Priority occupation holders (Secondary School Teacher) continue to receive expedited processing with grants issued within 3-4 months of lodgement without S56 requests. Non-priority occupations show varied processing times ranging from 7 months to over 17 months.

S56 requests for medicals remain common, with one case reporting a third medical request for an offshore applicant who lodged in January 2025. For Subclass 189, an S56 for both medical and AFP was issued approximately 7 months after lodgement, with the grant following one month later.

The WA 491 case demonstrates extended processing times for non-priority occupations, with an S56 issued 15 months after lodgement and final grant taking 17 months total.

News and Updates

Multiple community members reported observing Subclass 191 grants issued on 16 July 2026. The Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa is available to holders of Subclass 491 or 494 visas who have met residency and income requirements.

⚠️ 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.

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

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 15 Jul 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 15 July 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

No new S56 requests were reported for 15 July 2026.

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

The majority of S56 requests across all subclasses involved medical examinations or remedicals, particularly for applications lodged in early 2025. Several cases also required police clearance certificates (Indian PCC, AFP, NZ Criminal Record Check) and employment documentation (references, bank statements, employment history). One unique request involved ATO Debt Clearance Proof for a Subclass 189 Carpenter.

Visa Processing Times varied significantly: - Priority occupations (Health Promotion Officer) received grants in approximately 3.5 months - Non-priority occupations ranged from 7-8 months for Subclass 189 to 16-17 months for Subclass 190 and up to 21 months for Subclass 491

Tasmania dominated the 190 grants reported today, with multiple Chef, Accountant, and Engineering occupations receiving grants after 15-17 months processing time. Victoria also showed activity across Software Engineers and Health occupations. The single WA491 grant took the longest at nearly 21 months, with multiple S56 requests throughout the process.

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

🔴 Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI summary of 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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📙 Daily Activity Report: 14 Jul 2026

This report summarises visa grants and S56 activity for 14 July 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

No S56 requests were reported for 14 July 2026.

Invitation Activity

No invitation round data was reported for 14 July 2026.

Trends and Patterns

Priority Occupations: Health and Teaching occupations continue to demonstrate expedited processing times. Registered Nurses (Critical Care, Aged Care, NEC) and Primary School Teachers lodged in March-June 2026 received grants within 1-4 months. This aligns with Ministerial Direction 105 prioritisation.

Non-Priority Occupations: Processing times for non-priority occupations varied significantly. Subclass 189 applications for Multimedia Specialist, Food Technologist, and Painter lodged in November 2025 took approximately 8 months to process. Non-priority 190 applications (Social Worker, Welder) lodged in March 2026 processed in approximately 4 months.

Points Distribution: Subclass 189 grants ranged from 80-95 points. The 85-point threshold appears common for health professionals, while 95 points were observed for Food Technologist and Multimedia Specialist. Subclass 190 grants were at 85 points for both Social Worker and Welder.

Direct Grants: Several applicants received direct grants without S56 requests, particularly in health occupations. The Food Technologist case explicitly noted a direct grant.

State Activity: NSW and QLD issued 190 grants for both priority and non-priority occupations. ACT granted a 190 visa for Primary School Teacher.

⚠️ 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 visa activity. Only DHA has complete grant statistics. Individual experiences may vary significantly from the trends observed here.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 13 Jul 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 13 July 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

No invitation round data was reported for this period.

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests continue to focus on standard documentation verification. Common requests include expired passport updates, employment verification letters, and police clearance certificates. One case involved more detailed requests including military discharge papers, regional crime checks, employer information, and evidence of regional living arrangements. These requests appear routine and do not indicate any systematic processing delays.

News and Updates

Multiple 191 PR grants were observed today, suggesting active processing of this visa subclass. One applicant noted receiving GSM allocation on 17 June 2026 and commencement letter on 27 June 2026 before grant on 13 July 2026.

Priority occupation processing continues to show efficiency, with Early Childhood Teachers receiving grants in approximately 4 months. Non-priority occupations show more variable processing times, ranging from 4 to 8 months depending on complexity and S56 requirements.

⚠️ 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 crowdsourced information and is a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete grant data.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 10 July 2026

This report summarises visa grant activity and S56 requests for 10 July 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the Australian skilled migration community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

The S56 activity for 10 July 2026 was minimal, with only one reported request. This S56 was issued for a Tasmania 190 application lodged in November 2025, requesting recent pay slips and bank statements. The request was issued just two days before the grant, suggesting final verification of employment and financial circumstances.

Three out of four grants reported today were for priority health occupations (Enrolled Nurse and Registered Nurse), with visa processing times ranging from approximately 4 to 7.5 months. The non-priority occupation (CPM) also processed within a similar timeframe of approximately 4 months. Tasmania dominated the grant activity with three grants, while Victoria issued one grant.

One applicant reported a direct grant without any S56 requests, while S56 status for two other grants remains unknown as this information was not shared.

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

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 09 Jul 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 09 July 2026 based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

No invitation round data was reported for this period.

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

The most common S56 requests on 09 July 2026 involved Polio vaccination certificates, appearing in multiple cases across different states and occupations. This suggests a systematic review by DHA for compliance with health requirements. AFP checks and remedicals were also requested, particularly for applications lodged in late 2025 and early 2026.

For priority occupations (Registered Nurses and Physiotherapist), visa processing times were notably faster. Two Registered Nurse applications showed processing times of approximately 1 month (TAS 190) and 1 month (189), while the Physiotherapist received a grant in approximately 6 months. These expedited timelines align with Ministerial Direction 105 prioritisation for Health occupations.

For non-priority occupations, processing times varied significantly. Applications lodged in 2024 and early 2025 experienced processing times exceeding 12 months, with some WA 190 applications taking up to 22 months. The Conference and Event Organiser case demonstrated that escalation to local ministers and the Ombudsman may have contributed to resolution after extended delays.

State-specific observations: WA 190 applications showed longer processing times compared to other states, with multiple S56 requests issued. NSW and VIC 190 applications demonstrated more moderate processing times ranging from 4 to 16 months.

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

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 08 July 2026

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

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests continue to be issued across all visa subclasses. For subclass 189, S56 requests were minimal with only two cases reporting requests (Biotechnologist and Social Worker with commencement email). The majority of 189 grants were direct grants with processing times of approximately 7-8 months.

For subclass 190, S56 activity was limited. Priority occupations (Early Childhood Teachers, Enrolled Nurses, Special Needs Teachers, Hospital Pharmacist, Registered Nurses) received grants within 4-5 months, with most being direct grants. Non-priority occupations showed longer processing times, particularly for applications lodged in 2025.

Subclass 491 continues to show the longest processing times, with one case taking 2 years (ICT Business Analyst lodged July 2024). Multiple S56 requests are common for 491 visas, with Medical and PCC being the most frequent requests.

The pattern indicates that priority occupations (Health and Teaching) receive significantly faster processing compared to non-priority occupations across all subclasses. Direct grants remain common for straightforward cases with complete documentation.

⚠️ 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 visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete grant data for all subclasses.

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ACT Canberra Matrix Update

Ahead of the first invitation round of the 2026–27 financial year, ACT Migration will launch a new online portal for Canberra Matrix submissions and ACT nomination applications.

The portal is currently scheduled to go live in the week starting 27 July 2026. To support the transition, the existing portal will be unavailable from the week commencing 13 July 2026.

The new portal is designed to modernise the application process and improve the experience for both applicants and migration agents. Further information, including instructions for creating accounts and accessing existing applications, will be published closer to the launch date.

Canberra Matrix submissions can continue to be lodged through the existing portal until 12 July 2026. After that, new Canberra Matrix submissions can be lodged using the new portal when it is launched.

Benefits of the new portal

The updated portal includes several improvements for applicants and migration agents: - Enhanced security through multi-factor authentication. - Ability to edit and withdraw Canberra Matrix submissions as circumstances change. - Live application status updates. - Improved usability, including better mobile device accessibility. - Stronger program integrity measures to reduce the impact of non-genuine expressions of interest on invitation rounds. These changes aim to make the application process simpler, more transparent and more secure.

Important program changes

The introduction of the new portal requires several updates to current program settings. The ACT Nomination Guidelines will be updated ahead of launch to reflect these changes.

Updated fee structure

From the 2026-27 financial year, the total cost of ACT nomination will be $350 (exclusive of GST), consisting of: - $25 (exclusive of GST) for a Canberra Matrix submission. - $325 (exclusive of GST) for an ACT nomination application. The total fee may be higher depending on the number of Canberra Matrix submissions you lodge.

Canberra Matrix validity

Canberra Matrix submissions will continue to be valid for six months. Applicants can extend validity to a maximum of 12 months by updating their Canberra Matrix before it expires.

There is no fee to edit a Canberra Matrix. However, any edit will be treated as a new submission for assessment and ranking purposes.

Before making an edit, applicants must be able to demonstrate that all claims continue to meet the ACT Nomination Guidelines at the date the Canberra Matrix is updated, even if your point claims do not change.

Where ranking is required between applicants with the same score, Canberra Matrix submissions will be ranked based on the date last updated, rather than the date originally submitted.

Existing Canberra Matrix submissions

All existing Canberra Matrix submissions will be automatically transferred to the new portal. Applicants and migration agents will not need to submit a new Canberra Matrix. To access transferred submissions, users must create a new account using the same email address that was used for the original Canberra Matrix submission.

Please note: - Existing submissions may take up to one week after the portal launch to appear in the new system. - Existing Canberra Matrix submissions transferred from the old portal cannot be edited in the new portal. - Existing submissions will remain valid and may be withdrawn if required.

Next steps

Additional information will be published on the ACT Migration website as it becomes available. Approximately one week before launch, ACT Migration will email recent applicants and migration agents with further information, including step-by-step instructions for accessing and using the new portal.

For the latest updates, please continue to monitor the ACT Migration website. Updated 07 July 2026.

📙 Daily Activity Report: 07 Jul 2026

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