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📙 Daily Activity Report: 27 Mar 2026

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 26 Mar 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

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Priority Occupations: The subclass 189 grant for a Surgical Nurse (Health occupation) was processed in 6 months, demonstrating expedited processing for priority occupations under Ministerial Direction 105. This is significantly faster than non-priority occupations.

Non-Priority Occupations: Visa processing times for non-priority occupations varied considerably: - Subclass 190: Processing times ranged from 1 year 2 months to 1 year 3 months for most cases. Direct grants (no S56) were common for several applicants. - Subclass 491: Processing times showed significant variation, from as short as 1 month 14 days (SA Pathology Collector) to as long as 2 years 4 months (NSW Engineering Professionals).

S56 Request Patterns: - Remedicals: Multiple cases received S56 requests for remedicals, particularly for applications lodged in late 2024 and early 2025. One Tasmania 190 applicant received remedicals after 1 year 3 months, and received grant within 1 day of medicals being cleared. - PCC Requests: One SA 491 applicant received an S56 for Police Clearance Certificate shortly after lodgement. - Second VAC: One Tasmania 491 applicant received an S64 request to pay the second Visa Application Charge after initially receiving an S56 for functional English evidence for partner. Grant was issued within 1 hour of payment. - State RFI: One WA 190 applicant received a Request for Further Information from the state (not DHA) requesting documentation that the job was not contracted to a third party.

Geographic Variations: SA 491 demonstrated notably fast processing (1 month 14 days) for a Pathology Collector, while NSW 491 showed longer processing times for Engineering occupations.

📊 This report represents crowdsourced data and is 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 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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📙 Daily Activity Report: 25 March 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

Invitation Activity

No invitation round data was reported for 25 March 2026.

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Priority vs Non-Priority Occupations: Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) continue to show faster processing times. The Enrolled Nurse (491 TAS) received a grant in approximately 10.8 months, while the Speech Pathologist (189) was granted in exactly 6 months. Non-priority occupations show significantly longer processing times, with some cases exceeding 24 months.

Common S56 Requests: The most frequent S56 requests include: - Medical-related: Remedicals, Polio certificates, and child medicals (particularly chest x-rays for children turning 11) - Police Clearance Certificates (PCC): Both Australian Federal Police (AFP) checks and overseas PCCs - Employment verification: Payslips, bank statements, and employment evidence - Identity documents: Particularly when adding newborns to applications

Multiple S56 Requests: Several applicants received multiple S56 requests during their visa processing journey. The VIC 190 Aeronautical Engineer case received two S56 requests (September 2025 and January 2026), primarily due to adding newborn babies to the application and expired health examinations.

Offshore vs Onshore Processing: Both offshore and onshore applicants experienced S56 requests, with no clear pattern indicating faster processing for either category. Processing times varied significantly based on occupation priority rather than location.

Family Size Impact: Family size does not appear to significantly impact processing times, though larger families (4-5 members) more frequently received S56 requests for child-related medicals and documentation.

⚠️ 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.

📊 Data Limitations: This report represents crowdsourced data and is therefore a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data on all grants, S56 requests, and invitations issued on this date.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 24 March 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 24 March 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests on 24 March 2026 primarily focused on medical-related requirements. Two offshore applicants received requests for medicals or remedicals, with one specifically for a child's remedical. Earlier S56 requests from granted visas show a pattern of requests for partner functional English evidence, health undertakings, and police clearance certificates. The NSW 190 grant involved multiple S56 requests including remedicals, partner functional English, employment evidence, and health undertakings before final approval. Processing times varied significantly, with priority occupations (Registered Nurse) receiving grants in under 3 months, while non-priority occupations ranged from 3 to 15 months.

News and Updates

TAS 491 Nomination Approval After Initial Refusal: One applicant reported their TAS 491 nomination was initially refused due to "overclaiming attributes" but was successfully approved on 24 March 2026 after requesting a review through their agent. The applicant had applied under the Orange Plus pathway with qualifications in MPA-MBA and Diploma of Community Services, working as a carer/team leader in aged care since April 2024.

🔔 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 relevant state has comprehensive round information.

⚠️ 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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Is it compulsory to submit Form 80?

No, it is not compulsory. But if you dont submit initially, it's possible that CO may or may not ask for the form later. So you can either submit preemptively, OR wait to see if CO requests it. If CO requests Form 80 later, it will require a s56 request and will likely add to the processing time of your visa.

You can look at recent s56 requests data here to examine the trends and patterns.

📙 Daily Activity Report: 23 March 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 23 March 2026 based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns

Visa Processing Times: Non-priority occupations continue to show processing times ranging from 3 to 28 months. The longest processing time recorded was 28 months for a TAS 190 Chef application lodged in November 2023. Most applications lodged in late December 2024 received grants within approximately 3 months, indicating improved processing efficiency for recent lodgements. Priority occupations (Registered Nurse) showed processing times of approximately 5 months.

S56 Request Patterns: Common S56 requests include Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), medical examinations for dependents (particularly children), and employment verification documents. Two new S56 requests were reported for applications lodged in late December 2024, requesting child medicals and extensive bank statement translations. Several applicants proactively uploaded updated PCCs and medicals, which may have contributed to direct grants without S56 requests.

State Activity: Victoria (VIC) dominated grant activity with multiple 190 and 491 grants across various occupations including Software Engineers, Statisticians, and Chefs. New South Wales (NSW) and South Australia (SA) also issued grants for IT professionals. Western Australia (WA) issued a full invite for Hospital Pharmacist under the graduate stream.

Direct Grants: Several applicants reported direct grants without S56 requests, particularly those who proactively submitted updated documents such as PCCs and medicals before expiry.

📊 This data represents a subset of total visa activity crowdsourced from community members. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data on all grants and invitations issued.

🔴 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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📙 Daily Activity Report: 20 March 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

No S56 requests were reported for 20 March 2026.

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

No S56 requests were reported today. All visa grants processed were direct grants, with applicants proactively updating documentation including police clearances and lease agreements. One case experienced extended processing due to pregnancy-related hold. Several applicants noted they expected medical requests due to expired medicals (>12 months) but received direct grants instead.

Useful Resources

• QLD Invitation Round Database: https://smartvisaguide.com/database

News and Updates

Queensland conducted an invitation round on 20 March 2026 covering both subclass 190 and 491 visas across multiple occupations including CPM, Healthcare, Engineering, and Trades. The round included both onshore and offshore applicants with points ranging from 65 to 100 (inclusive of state nomination points).

⚠️ Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI 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.

📊 This data represents a subset of total visa and invitation activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data. For invitation rounds, only the nominating state has comprehensive round information.

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Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 12 March 2026

Matrix nominating Doctorate Streamlined Pathway 190 nominations: 23 invitations 491 nominations: 2 invitations

Canberra residents

Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 12 invitations 190 minimum matrix score: 105 491 nominations: 11 invitations 491 minimum matrix score: 95

Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nominations: 21 invitations 491 nominations: 9 invitations

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations 190 nominations: 123 invitations 491 nominations: 149 invitations

Overseas applicants

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nominations: 44 invitations 491 nominations: 101 invitations

2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places:

Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 800 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places

Application Count @13 March 2026

Total approvals: 961 approvals 190 Nominations: 474 approvals 491 Nominations: 487 approvals

Total refusals: 140 applications 190 Nominations: 68 refusals (12.5%) 491 Nominations: 72 refusals (12.9%)

Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round ACT Resident: 860 approvals (89.6%) Overseas Resident: 101 approvals (10.5%)

Remaining Allocation 2025-2026

Total allocation remaining: 639 nomination places 190 Nominations: 326 491 Nominations: 313

TAS Processing Times and Invitations Issued

Figures updated weekly. Last update - 19/03/26

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 19/03/2026: Subclass 190 - 23 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 18 ROIs invited

The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - Gold pass only Subclass 491 - 301 points (Green pass)

Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 464 ROIs Subclass 491 - 307 ROIs

Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 516 places Subclass 491 - 410 places

Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 380 applications Subclass 491 - 228 applications

Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 41 invitations Subclass 491 - 46 invitations

Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 17/12/2025

📙 Daily Activity Report: 19 Mar 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 focus on standard documentation requirements. Common requests include Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) for both primary and partner applicants, employment evidence verification, and medical examinations or remedicals. The timing of S56 requests varies significantly, ranging from 4 months to over 1 year after visa lodgement. Several applicants proactively uploaded PCCs and other documents, resulting in direct grants without S56 requests.

For priority occupations (Health and Teaching), visa processing times remain significantly faster. Early Childhood Teachers, Registered Nurses, and Registered Midwives received grants within 6-7 months of lodgement. Non-priority occupations show processing times ranging from 10 months to over 15 months, with Engineering and ICT occupations experiencing longer wait times.

The data shows a mix of direct grants and S56-requested cases across all three visa subclasses. Offshore applicants appear to receive more S56 requests compared to onshore applicants, particularly for employment verification and partner-related documentation.

⚠️ 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 independently.

📊 This data represents a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete grant and invitation data.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 18 Mar 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 continue to focus primarily on medical examinations (including remedicals), with multiple cases receiving medical-related requests in October 2025 and February-March 2026. Employment verification remains a common request, particularly for ICT occupations, with case officers seeking evidence of employment history, employer verification, and tax documentation. Newborn documentation featured in several cases where applicants added children during processing. Police clearance certificates (PCC) and Polio certificates were requested for offshore applicants. One case received a request for Form 815 (Health Undertaking Form) and another for ATO debt clearance proof.

Priority occupation grants (Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist) showed faster processing times (6-11 months) compared to non-priority occupations. Several direct grants were issued without S56 requests, particularly for VIC 190 applications. The longest processing time observed was 2 years 3 months for a VIC 190 Software Engineer case that received multiple S56 requests.

🔵 This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data.

🔴 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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📙 Daily Activity Report: 17 Mar 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 17 March 2026 based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns

Visa Processing Times: Direct grants continue to dominate for applications lodged in December 2024, with processing times of approximately 3 months. Applications lodged in November 2024 show processing times of 4 months. One outlier from June 2025 took 9 months to process. Most grants were direct grants with no S56 requests, particularly for applicants who proactively updated PCCs and other documents.

S56 Requests: The three S56 requests reported today were all issued on 17 March 2026 for applications lodged between November and December 2024. Common requests include PCC, employment evidence, and child-related documentation (Form 1229). Earlier S56 requests from February 2026 primarily concerned medicals and polio vaccination certificates.

VIC Invitation Round: Victoria conducted a substantial invitation round on 17 March 2026 covering diverse occupations. Points ranged from 65 to 105 (inclusive of state points). ICT, Engineering, and Accounting occupations featured prominently. Both onshore and offshore applicants received invitations across various salary levels (65K-150K+). Skilled partner points and superior English were common features among invited candidates.

State Activity: NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, WA, and QLD all showed grant activity. Victoria was particularly active with both grants and a major invitation round. NSW grants included both 190 and 491 visas for offshore applicants.

Useful Resources

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• VIC Database: https://smartvisaguide.com/database
• Electrical Engineer Grant Profile: https://smartvisaguide.com/rimshatariq
• Systems Analyst Grant Profile: https://smartvisaguide.com/yamgrg
• Architectural Draftsperson Grant Profile: https://smartvisaguide.com/cantthinkanyusername
• QLD CPM Invitation Profile: https://smartvisaguide.com/lakshika_wimalasena
• NSW CPM Grant Profile: https://smartvisaguide.com/chibuzo
• NSW Architectural Draftsperson Grant Profile (China): https://smartvisaguide.com/a517817051
• NSW Architectural Draftsperson Grant Profile (Philippines): https://smartvisaguide.com/whackypenguin6771
• S56 Request Profiles: https://smartvisaguide.com/paulacheampong, https://smartvisaguide.com/akashyalameli

⚠️ 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 activity. Only DHA and individual states have complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects reported comments only; complete round data is held by the respective state.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 16 Mar 2026

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

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns

Priority Occupation Processing: Health occupations (Registered Nurses, Social Workers) continue to demonstrate expedited processing under Ministerial Direction 105. Notable examples include a TAS 190 RN Aged Care grant processed in under one month (16 Feb 2026 → 16 Mar 2026) and an offshore RN (NEC) processed in approximately 1.5 months despite an S56 request.

Non-Priority Occupation Processing: Non-priority occupations show processing times ranging from 3 to 15 months. ICT occupations (Software Engineers, ICT Project Managers, Developer Programmers) lodged in December 2024 received grants in March 2026, indicating approximately 3-month processing times. Trade occupations (Fitters, Gas Fitters) show longer processing times of 8-15 months.

S56 Request Patterns: S56 requests remain focused on employment evidence and police clearance certificates. One applicant reported proactive PCC updates, which may have contributed to a direct grant outcome. Employment evidence requests now specifically include income tax returns in addition to standard ATO income statements and superannuation documents.

Direct Grants: The majority of grants reported today were direct grants with no S56 requests, particularly for applications lodged in late 2024 and early 2025. This suggests improved processing efficiency for complete applications.

News and Updates

Victoria Partner Skills Assessment: Victoria has accepted expired partner skills assessments following legal submissions. Initially, VIC required updated and valid skills assessments, but after legal representation, they approved nominations where partner skills assessments had expired. This represents a significant policy clarification for applicants claiming partner points.

Useful Resources

No external URLs were referenced in today's comments.

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📊 Data Limitations: 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 all subclasses.

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Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program update

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

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

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

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

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

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

📙 Daily Activity Report: 13 March 2026

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

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

ACT continues to issue invitations for state nomination on 13 March 2026. No specific occupation or points data was provided in the comments.

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

S56 requests observed today primarily involve standard documentation requirements. For applications lodged in December 2024, requests include AFP checks for onshore applicants and comprehensive documentation (medicals, PCC, Form 80) for offshore applicants with secondary applicants. One older application from May 2024 received an S56 with unspecified content. The NSW 491 Software Engineer case demonstrates that S56 requests for remedicals can occur approximately 7-8 months after visa lodgement, with grants following 4 months after compliance.

The majority of grants reported today were direct grants without S56 requests, particularly for applications lodged in mid-December 2024. This includes various occupations across VIC, SA, and TAS states. Processing times for these direct grants were approximately 15 months from lodgement. The single 491 NSW grant with an S56 request took significantly longer at approximately 24 months from lodgement to grant.

Useful Resources

• NSW 491 Software Engineer Grant Timeline: https://smartvisaguide.com/whackygoose3549

📊 This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total visa activity. Only DHA and individual states have complete data on all grants and invitations issued.

🔴 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 and verified against official sources.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 12 Mar 2026

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

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

ACT Matrix Round (12 Mar 2026)

QLD Invitation Round (12 Mar 2026)

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

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

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

Useful Resources

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

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

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

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 11 Mar 2026

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

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

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

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 10 Mar 2026

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

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

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

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

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

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

News and Updates

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

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

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

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📙 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.

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📊 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.

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📙 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.

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📙 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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