📙 Daily Activity Report: 18 Nov 2025 This report summarises...
@gregormendel (1D ago| Updated 9m ago)📙 Daily Activity Report: 18 Nov 2025
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 18 November 2025, based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Offshore Environmental Engineer | 30 Dec 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 189 | Offshore Quantity Surveyor | 29 Dec 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 189 | Onshore Industrial Engineer | 27 Dec 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | UNKNOWN |
| 189 | Offshore Mechanical Engineer | 30 Dec 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | None (Direct Grant) |
| QLD 190 | Onshore Developer Programmer | 08 Dec 2023 → 18 Nov 2025 | 22 Sep 2025 (Partner English Evidence) |
| TAS 190 | Onshore Cook | 29 Jun 2023 → 18 Nov 2025 | 20 Aug 2025 (Remedicals) |
| NSW 190 | Offshore Software Engineer | 28 Apr 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | 20 Oct 2025 (Updated PCC) |
| NSW 190 | Offshore Structural Engineer | 13 Feb 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | 29 Sep 2025 (Remedicals) |
| NSW 190 | Offshore Civil Engineer | 19 Dec 2023 → 18 Nov 2025 | 23 Sep 2025 (UNKNOWN) |
| VIC 190 | Offshore Software Engineer | 02 Feb 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | 26 Sep 2025 (Remedicals, Employment Evidence) |
| VIC 190 | Offshore Web Developer | 30 Jan 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | 25 Sep 2025 (Remedicals, Functional English) |
| QLD 190 | Offshore Software Tester | 07 May 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | 21 Oct 2025 (PCC, Remedicals) |
| WA 190 | Onshore Construction Project Manager | 19 Jun 2025 → 18 Nov 2025 | 18 Oct 2025 (Polio Certificate) |
| WA 491 | Onshore Computer Network Systems Engineer | 29 Feb 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | 03 Nov 2025 (Remedicals) |
| NSW 491 | Offshore Construction Project Manager | 02 Feb 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | 15 Oct 2025 (Remedicals, Employment Evidence, Polio) |
| NSW 491 | Offshore R&D Manager | 02 Feb 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | 15 Oct 2025 (Remedicals, Further Docs) |
| NT 491 | Offshore Mining Engineer | 14 Mar 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | 04 Nov 2025 (Remedicals) |
| ACT 491 | Offshore Organisation and Methods Analyst | 16 Aug 2023 → 18 Nov 2025 | 10 Sep 2025 (Remedicals) |
| ACT 491 | Offshore Program and Project Administrator | 10 Aug 2023 → 18 Nov 2025 | 10 Sep 2025 (Remedicals, PCC) |
| 491 | Offshore Building Inspector | 30 Jan 2024 → 18 Nov 2025 | UNKNOWN |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Offshore UNKNOWN | 27 Feb 2024 | 18 Nov 2025 (Form 815) |
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| QLD 190 | Onshore General Practitioner | 90 | Preinvite |
| QLD 190 | Onshore Cabinet Maker | 85 | Preinvite |
| QLD 190 | Onshore Civil Engineer | 100 | Preinvite, 92K Salary |
| QLD 190 | Onshore Civil Engineer | 100 | Preinvite, 103K Salary, Skilled Partner, 10pts AU exp |
| QLD 190 | Onshore Chemical Engineer | 70 | Preinvite, 115K Salary, Age 30, Edu 15, Partner 10, AU exp 5, Offshore exp 5 |
| QLD 190 | Onshore Electronics Engineer | 80 | Preinvite, 115K Salary, Age 30, Edu 15+5+5, AU exp 10, Partner 10 |
| QLD 491 | Onshore Community Worker | 70 | Preinvite |
Additionally, a VIC round took place, check data here.
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
The most common S56 requests on 18 November 2025 involved remedicals (repeat medical examinations), followed by requests for updated Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) and employment evidence. Several applicants also received requests for Polio certificates and partner English evidence. The S56 requests were issued between September and November 2025, with most applicants responding within 2-4 weeks. Notably, several applicants who lodged their visas in late 2023 and early 2024 received S56 requests in the final stages before grant, suggesting these were routine compliance checks rather than concerns about eligibility.
For Subclass 189, direct grants without S56 requests were observed for Environmental Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, and Mechanical Engineer occupations, with visa processing times ranging from approximately 10-11 months from lodgement.
For Subclass 190, visa processing times varied significantly. Non-priority occupations (Software Engineers, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers) lodged in late 2023 to early 2024 received grants after 18-23 months. Priority occupations like Cook (Tasmania) also experienced extended processing times of approximately 17 months.
For Subclass 491, processing times ranged from 5 months (WA Construction Project Manager) to over 27 months (ACT Program and Project Administrator), with most cases falling in the 9-10 month range for applications lodged in early 2024.
🔴 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 (DHA) and individual states possess complete data. For invitation rounds, only the issuing state has comprehensive round information.
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QLD Invitations (Preinvites) on 18 Nov 2025: - 190 Cabinet Maker 80+5 pts ONSHORE - 491 Chef 70 pts ONSHORE - 190 Civil Engineer 100 pts ONSHORE 92K Salary - 190 Civil Engineer 100 pts ONSHORE 103K Salary, Skilled Partner, 10 pts AU exp - 491 Community Worker 70 pts ONSHORE - 190 Chemical Engineer 65+5 pts ONSHORE 115K Salary, Age 30, English 0, Edu 15, Partner 10, AU exp 5, Offshore exp 5 - 190 Electronics Engineer 80 pts ONSHORE 115K Salary, Age 30, Edu 15+5+5, Au exp 10, Partner 10, Competent English - 190 General Practitioner 90 pts ONSHORE
s56 Requests on 18 Nov 2025: - 190 OFFSHORE Lodged 27 Feb 2024 S56 for Form 815
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189 grant Occupation: Quantity Surveyor EOI: Initial Submission: 18.11.2023 EOI Updated after English result: 06.10.2024 Invitation to apply: 07.11.2024 Lodgement: 29.12.2024 Grant: 18.11.2025
80 Points: Breakdown as below 👇🏽 Age - 30 Quali - 15 Exp - 10 Eng - 20 Partner - 5
No S56, direct grant. Offshore from Sri Lanka.
190 Granted ✅ Thank God for his blessings Grant date:18 November 2025 DOL:7 May 2024 Occupation: Software Tester Status: Offshore State:QLD S56 date:21 Oct 2025 S56 reason: PCC and Medical S56 submission date: 14 November 2025 Application: Family of 4
Finally, it's my chance to share: Golden Email Received 189 💫♥☺ Environmental Engineer 90 Points (Offshore) Skill assessment (Engineers Australia): Applied 02 Aug 2024, Outcome 08 Aug 2024 (Environmental Engineer) Partner's skill assessment (VETASSESS): Applied: 21st Aug, 2024, Outcome: 18 September, 2024 (Statistician) PTE 1st attempt: 23 Aug, 2024 (Proficient) PTE 2nd attempt: 18 Sep, 2024 (Superior) Partner's PTE 1st attempt: 23 Aug 2024 (Superior) EOI lodged- 15 Aug 2024 EOI accepted- 7th Nov, 2024 Visa Lodgement- 30 Dec, 2024 Australian Police Check - 18 Nov, 2024 Swedish Police Check - 15 Nov, 2024 PCC India - 29 Jan, 2025 Medicals India - 16 Jan, 2025 No s56: Direct grant (18 Nov 2025)
491 Offshore Building Inspector Lodged 30 Jan 2024 Granted 18 Nov 2025 S56 details UNKNOWN
190 Offshore DOL 30 Jan 2024 Web developer Family of 4 S56 25 Sep 2025 re medical and functional English proof Grant 18 Nov 2025 VIC
Profile Summary for @zanypenguin4407 Nominated Occupation: 261313 Software Engineer Unit Group: 2613 Software and Applications Programmers Country of Residence: Sri Lanka Assessing Authority: ACS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 9M 16D)
Total Points: 85 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Skilled Partner: 10 (Occupation: Software Engineer), Skill Level: 1, Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 18 Nov 2025 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Visa Granted Granted Family of 4 including me, Waiting from 2024 Feb 01.
Wishing everyone to get your grant soon. - 03 Oct 2025 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 26 Sep 2025 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Medical and Employment evidence - 02 Feb 2024 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Submitted Visa Application
ACT 491 Offshore
Program and Project Administrator
Lodged 10 Aug 2023
s56 for medical and PCC 10 Sep 2025 and Submitted 24 Sep
Grant 18 Nov 2025
Profile Summary for @cheekybear3321 Nominated Occupation: 133111 Construction Project Manager Unit Group: 1331 Construction Managers Country of Residence: Australia State of Residence: WA Assessing Authority: VETASSESS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 4M 30D)
Total Points: 70 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 0 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 18 Nov 2025 * WA190 * 75 pts * Visa Granted Visa granted for me and my spouse. - 21 Oct 2025 * WA190 * 75 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 18 Oct 2025 * WA190 * 75 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Request for provision of Polio certificate - 19 Jun 2025 * WA190 * 75 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 05 Jun 2025 * WA190 * 75 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 03 Jun 2025 * 70 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 08 May 2025 * WA190 * 75 pts * Received Preinvite from State
Appreciate all the help by Gregor Mendel. I have been observing the FB group and the website religiously.
Congratulations and best wishes for life ahead!
Profile Summary for @snappygiraffe6323 Nominated Occupation: 233512 Mechanical Engineer Unit Group: 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers Country of Residence: Bahrain Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 10M 19D)
Total Points: 90 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Skilled Partner: 10 (Occupation: Accountant (General)), Skill Level: 1, Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 5
Timeline / Events - 18 Nov 2025 * 189 * 90 pts * Visa Granted Family Size: 4 Invitation Date: 07/11/2024 Visa Lodged: 30/12/2024 Proactive Step: Updated PCC for myself and my wife before expiry (05/11/2025) Visa Grant Date: 18/11/2025 (Direct Grant, No S56, No commencement email) - 14 Jan 2025 * 189 * 90 pts * Completed Visa Medicals - 30 Dec 2024 * 189 * 90 pts * Submitted Visa Application Visa application lodged - 07 Nov 2024 * 189 * 90 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa Received Invitation to Apply for visa sub class 189. - 15 Oct 2024 * 189 * 90 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)
Subclass 189 Offshore Skilled Visa has been granted today! Occupation: Mechanical Engineer Family Size: 4 Invitation Date: 07/11/2024 Visa Lodged: 30/12/2024 Proactive Step: Updated PCC for myself and my wife before expiry (05/11/2025) Visa Grant Date: 18/11/2025
491 NSW granted - Family of 4 EOI lodged Pre-invite 15th Dec 2023 Invitation - 9th of Jan 2024 Visa lodgment - 2nd of February 2024 Medical - 7th February 2024 Remedial and further docs requested - 15th October 2025 Medical done - 22nd October Further docs submitted- 2nd November 491 visa granted- 18th November R&D Manager Offshore
Profile Summary for @goofytiger7131 Nominated Occupation: 224712 Organisation and Methods Analyst Unit Group: 2247 Management and Organisation Analysts Country of Residence: Pakistan Assessing Authority: VETASSESS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: STSOL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 2Y 3M 2D)
Total Points: 70 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 10 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 18 Nov 2025 * ACT491 * 85 pts * Visa Granted - 19 Sep 2025 * ACT491 * 85 pts * Completed Visa Medicals - 10 Sep 2025 * ACT491 * 85 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Remedicals - 16 Aug 2023 * ACT491 * 85 pts * Submitted Visa Application Submitted Medicals Submitted Biometrics Further Assessment
NSW 190 Visa Granted Visa lodged : 19/12/2023 Visa Granted : 18/11/2025 S56 requested on 23/09/2025 S56 submitted on 15/10/2025 Civil Engineer Offshore
NSW 190 Offshore grant • Application lodged: 13 Feb 2024 • S56 request received: 29 Sep 2025 • Remedicals requested • Medicals cleared: 16 Oct 2025 • Visa granted: Today 18th Nov 2025 • Occupation: Structural engineer
491 Offshore DOL - 05 Feb 2024 S56 - 15 Oct 2025 ( Remedical, Polio, Employment Evidence) Medical cleared- 24 Oct 2025 State - NSW Occupation - CPM Visa granted 18 Nov 2025 Family of four - Offshore
Grant 189 from Iran (onshore) Assessment: Industrial Engineer Points: 95 Subclass: 189 Invitation Date: 07 Nov 2024 Lodgment Date: 27 Dec 2024 Visa Grant Date: 18 Nov 2025 Onshore Applicant
📄 NSW 190 Visa Details
🗂 Type: Offshore 🎯 Points: 90 * Age 25 * Qualification 15 * Work Experience 15 * English 20 * Skilled Spouse 10 * State Nomination 5
💼 Occupation: Software Engineer 📍 State: NSW 👨👩👦 Applicants: Family of 3
🕓 Timeline Summary
📅 30 Jan 2024 – EOI updated to 90 points 📩 9 Feb 2024 – Pre-invite from NSW (reissued 12 Feb) 📝 18 Feb 2024 – NSW nomination submitted 🏅 3 Apr 2024 – Nomination approved & final invite 📤 28 Apr 2024 – Visa application lodged 👶 22 Oct 2024 – Form 1022 submitted (newborn) ➕ 1 May 2025 – Newborn added 📜 20 Oct 2025 – S56 for updated PCC 📎 31 Oct 2025 – Responded to S56 🎉 18 Nov 2025 – Visa grant
Hello, We have the same points and occupation, and I submitted the requested s56 documents for the PCC on 14 October. We are an offshore family of three, and our NSW visa application was lodged on 7 March 202. Could you please advise how much longer the process might typically take? It has now been over 5 weeks since the submission. Any guidance would be sincerely appreciated. Thank you!
491 Offshore (SL) Visa Granted
State: NT offshore Occupation: Mining Engineer DOL: 14/03/24 Re. med: 04/11/25 Grant: 18/11/25
190 grant onshore • Application lodged: 29 June 2023 • S56 request received: 20 August 2025 • Remedicals requested • Medicals delayed due to my wife’s pregnancy • Medicals cleared: 17 November 2025 • Visa granted: 18 Nov 2025 • Occupation: Cook, Tasmania
491 Onshore visa granted Occ: CNSE 263111 Visa Lodged: Feb 29 2024 S56 remed: nov 3 2025 Visa granted: 18 nov 25 WA
Profile Summary for @benkimho Nominated Occupation: 261312 Developer Programmer Unit Group: 2613 Software and Applications Programmers Country of Residence: Australia State of Residence: QLD Current Salary: AU$100,000 Assessing Authority: ACS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 11M 10D)
Total Points: 90 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 10 - Overseas Work Experience: 0 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 5 - Professional Year: 5 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 18 Nov 2025 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Visa Granted Finally! Family of 3 - 23 Sep 2025 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 22 Sep 2025 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Requesting evidence for partner English - 24 Dec 2024 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Completed Visa Medicals - 17 Dec 2024 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Booked Medicals for Visa - 08 Dec 2023 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 18 Oct 2023 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 06 Oct 2023 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Received Preinvite from State - 06 Sep 2023 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) - 05 Sep 2023 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) - 27 Jun 2023 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) - 22 Jun 2023 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Received Skill Assessment Approval - 24 Mar 2023 * QLD190 * 95 pts * Applied for Skill Assessment