๐ Daily Activity Report: 05 December 2025 This report...
@gregormendel (1D ago| Updated 1H ago)๐ Daily Activity Report: 05 December 2025
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
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant | S56 Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | Offshore Civil Engineer | 09 Aug 2023 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 04 Sep 2025: PCC, Remedicals; 31 Oct 2025: Wife's English, Remedical |
| 491 ACT | Offshore System Analyst | 11 Sep 2023 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 11 Sep 2025: Remedical, PCC |
| 491 WA | Onshore ICT Security Specialist | 11 Sep 2023 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 11 Sep 2025: - |
| 190 QLD | Offshore Electrical Engineer | 14 Jan 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 24 Sep 2025: Remedicals (adults) |
| 190 ACT | Offshore ICT QA Engineer | 08 Sep 2023 โ 04 Dec 2025 | 25 Aug 2025: Employment Evidence, Remedicals, PCC |
| 190 VIC | Offshore ICT BA | 22 Jun 2023 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 15 Oct 2025: Employment Evidence |
| 491 SA | Offshore Electronic Instrument Trades Worker | 27 Nov 2023 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 03 Oct 2025: Remedicals (all family) |
| 189 | Offshore Civil Engineering Technician | 09 Dec 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 31 Oct 2025: Employment Evidence |
| 189 | Offshore Construction Project Manager | 04 Dec 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 02 Sep 2025: -; 06 Nov 2025: - |
| 491 NT | Offshore Electrical Engineer | 09 Apr 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 06 Nov 2025: Remedical, Netherlands PCC Translation |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Software Engineer | 21 Jan 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 25 Sep 2025: Remedicals, Employment Evidence |
| 491 NSW | Offshore Software Engineer | 11 Mar 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 04 Nov 2025: Remedical |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Marketing Specialist | 12 Jan 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 25 Sep 2025: Remedicals (family) |
| 491 SA | Offshore Urban and Regional Planner | 13 Apr 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 13 Oct 2025: Employment Evidence, Remedical |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Information & Organization Professional | 24 Jan 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 25 Sep 2025: Remedical |
| 491 WA | Offshore Retail Pharmacist | 12 Jun 2025 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 06 Nov 2025: Polio Certificate (all family) |
| 491 NSW | Offshore Software Tester | 22 Jan 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 14 Oct 2025: Remedical |
| 491 NSW | Offshore Marketing Specialist | 12 Feb 2024 โ 28 Nov 2025 | 16 Oct 2025: English Spouse, Remedical, PCC, Form 80 |
| 190 NSW | Offshore ICT BA | 06 May 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 18 Oct 2025: Employment Evidence, PCC; 18 Nov 2025: Remedical |
| 189 | Onshore Early Childhood Teacher | 30 Aug 2025 โ 05 Dec 2025 | UNKNOWN |
| 491 NSW | Offshore Software Engineer | 27 Feb 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 03 Nov 2025: PCC, Proof of Relationship |
| 491 NT | Offshore Electrical Engineer | 27 Mar 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 05 Nov 2025: Remedical, PCC |
| 491 NSW | Offshore Software Engineer | 22 Mar 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 05 Nov 2025: PCC, Medical |
| 491 WA | Offshore Finance Manager | Jan 2024 โ 05 Dec 2025 | 13 Oct 2025: Remedical, Spouse English |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Offshore - | 23 Feb 2024 | 05 Dec 2025: Health Undertaking (First S56: 30 Sep 2025) |
Invitation Activity
WA Invitation Round - 05 December 2025
A WA invitation round was conducted on 05 December 2025. The complete round details are available in the official PDF document.
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
The most common S56 requests on 05 December 2025 involved:
Remedicals: The majority of S56 requests were for remedical examinations, affecting applicants across all three visa subclasses (189, 190, 491) and multiple states (VIC, NSW, SA, NT, ACT, WA). This pattern suggests routine health assessment updates for applications lodged 12-24 months ago.
Police Clearance Certificates (PCC): Multiple applicants received requests for updated PCCs, particularly for offshore applicants from NSW, NT, and ACT. Some requests included specific requirements such as translation of Netherlands PCC.
Employment Evidence: Several applicants, particularly in ICT occupations (Software Engineer, ICT BA, ICT QA Engineer), received requests for additional employment documentation.
Partner/Spouse Documentation: A smaller subset of requests involved partner-related documentation, including English proficiency evidence, relationship proof, and Form 80.
Specialised Requests: One unique request involved a Polio Certificate for all family members (WA 491), and another involved a Health Undertaking (190 Offshore).
The S56 requests predominantly affected applications lodged between late 2023 and mid-2024, with most requests issued between September and November 2025. Priority occupation applicants (Retail Pharmacist) demonstrated faster processing times despite S56 requests.
Useful Resources
- WA Invitation Round Details (05 December 2025): https://smartvisaguide.com/static/dist/library/WA_05_DEC_2025.pdf
โ ๏ธ 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.
๐ 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. For invitation rounds, only the nominating state has comprehensive round information.
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Latest WA Invitation Round 05 Dec 2025
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s56 Requests on 05 Dec 2025: - 190 OFFSHORE Lodged 23 Feb 2024 s56 for Health Undertaking. First s56 was on 30 Sep 2025
Visa grant received NSW Offshore 491 CPM DOL: 07/03/2024 S56: for remedical & PCC on 03/11/2025 Category: 491 Visa Grant: 5/12/2025
TAS 491 Preinvite today Skilled Graduate 40 ROI Pts
"I claimed 1 point for job interviews โ Iโve done four interviews in Tasmania and Iโm currently working in my field. "
491 visa timeline. Western Australia Occupation- Finance Manager 85 point Invitation- October 2023 Visa lodged- January 2024 S56- Requested 13 October 25. S56- Submitted 29 October 25 (ReMedical and spouse English) Visa Granted- 05 December 2025.
Lodged date- 29th June 2023 VIC ICT Business Analyst 190 Offshore After 2 s56 Last s56 is 15 Oct 2025 Employment Evidence Grant 05 Dec 205
Logged on 22nd March 2024 S56 received for PCC and Medical on 5th Nov 2025 Responded to S56 on 25th Nov Visa Granted today
NSW - Software Engineer - Family of 3 491 Offshore
VISA GRANTED ๐
190 ACT Offshore ICT Quality Assurance Engineer Family of 4
DOL: 2023-09-08 Newborn added: 2025-03-29 S56 request for Employment evidence, re-medicals and PCC: 2025-08-25 Visa Grant: 2025-12-04
491 Offshore Visa grant received NT Electrical Engineer DOL: 27/03/2024 S56: for remedical & PCC on 05/11/2025 Category: 491 Visa Grant: 5/12/2025
Profile Summary for @loopypenguin6620 Nominated Occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer Unit Group: 2333 Electrical Engineers Country of Residence: Nepal Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 10M 21D)
Total Points: 75 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 05 Dec 2025 * QLD190 * 80 pts * Visa Granted Visa Granted for all 3 family members; after 22 months, 22 days of lodgement & 72 days of S56! - 24 Sep 2025 * QLD190 * 80 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer S56 for Re-medicals x2 adults (except child) - 18 Aug 2025 * QLD190 * 80 pts * Completed Visa Medicals Visa Medicals for Newborn Child (Test 501: General Checkup for <2 years). - 06 Aug 2025 * QLD190 * 80 pts * General IMMI Acknowledgement of Additional Applicant (Newborn added to Visa Application). - 20 Jul 2025 * QLD190 * 80 pts * General Emailed DOHA for Newborn addition (skilled.support@homeaffairs.gov.au). - 30 Jun 2025 * QLD190 * 80 pts * General Form 1022 (Change in Circumstances) for Newborn addition. - 14 Jan 2024 * QLD190 * 80 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 05 Jan 2024 * QLD190 * 80 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 19 Dec 2023 * QLD190 * 80 pts * Received Preinvite from State Queensland 190 Pre-invite received. - 12 Sep 2023 * QLD190 * 80 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) EOI created & submitted by ownself.
About Me Skills Assessment positive received on: July 2023. EOI lodged on: September 12, 2023. Pre-invite on: Dec 19, 2023. (Qld) Invite on: Jan 5, 2024. Visa lodged: Jan 14, 2024. Form 1022 submitted for Newborn Child: 30 June, 2025. Emailed to skilled.support@homeaffairs.gov.au : 20 July, 2025. Newborn Child added-Immi Acknowledged: 6 August, 2025. Medical for Newborn: 18 August, 2025 S56 for re-medical (adults except child): 24 Sep, 2025. Visa Grant: 05 Dec, 2025 All by myself.
Profile Summary for @srp Nominated Occupation: 261313 Software Engineer Unit Group: 2613 Software and Applications Programmers Country of Residence: India Assessing Authority: ACS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 9M 8D)
Total Points: 80 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 05 Dec 2025 * NSW491 * 95 pts * Visa Granted 491(NSW, Offshore, Software Engineer)
Lodge date: 27-Feb-2024 PCC: August 2024 Medical: Nov 9th 2024 S56: 03-Nov-2025 (PCC, proof of Relationship with partner) Granted: 05-Dec-2025 - 27 Feb 2024 * NSW491 * 95 pts * Submitted Visa Application
491(NSW, Offshore, Software Engineer) Granted.
Lodge date: 27-Feb-2024 PCC: August 2024 Medical: Nov 9th 2024 S56: 03-Nov-2025 (PCC, proof of Relationship with partner) Granted: 05-Dec-2025
Finally received the Golden email - 190 visa granted
ICT BA NSW Family of 4 Offshore Pre-Invite received - 12 Feb 2024 Final Invite - 12 Apr 2024 DOL - 6th May S56 -1 - 18th October ( Employment Evidence and PCC) S56 -2 - 18th November ( Remedical)
Grant - 5th Dec 2025
Profile Summary for @bigfish002 Nominated Occupation: 133111 Construction Project Manager Unit Group: 1331 Construction Managers Country of Residence: Nigeria Assessing Authority: VETASSESS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 1D)
Total Points: 70 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 10 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 5 - Single: 10 - Australian Study: 5 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 05 Dec 2025 * 189 * 70 pts * Visa Granted - 06 Nov 2025 * 189 * 70 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 06 Nov 2025 * 189 * 70 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 11 Sep 2025 * 189 * 70 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 02 Sep 2025 * 189 * 70 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 04 Dec 2024 * 189 * 70 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 07 Nov 2024 * 189 * 70 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa
Logged on 11 September 2023 S56 - September 11 2025 Submitted on 06 October Onshore -WA ICT security specialist Granted today 491
Lodged 4 dec 2024 Granted 5 dec 2025 CPM 85 points Offshore 189
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190 Visa Grant
Occupation: Information & Organization Professional Nominated State: VIC Points: 85 (partner english:5) Application lodged: 24/01/2024 S56 request for re- medical : 25/09/2025 Visa granted: 05/12/2025
Offshore
Finally 190 visa granted
Civil Engineer VIC Family of three 1st s56 4th septemeber PCC and remedicals 2nd s56 31st october Wife's english profeciency letter and remedical
Grant 5th Dec 2025 DOL 9th Aug 2023
190 Onshore
491 Offshore Visa Granted just now!
Family: 3 members DOL: 13/04/2024 S56 (EE& Re-medical): 13/10/2025 Medical cleared: 26/10/2025 State: South Australia (SA) Occupation: Urban and Regional Planner Granted 05 Dec 2025
OffshoreโฆMarketing Specialistโฆ80 pts
15-12-2023โฆPre-invitation NSW 491 24-12-2023โฆ.NSW Nominatin 28-1-2024โฆNSW Invitation nominations 12-2-2024โฆ.Visa lodge 19-2-2024โฆMedical & Biometric tests 16-10-2025โฆReceiving S56 (English Spouse-remedical-PCC-form 80 for spouse) 6-11-2025โฆS56 documents upload 28-11-2025โฆVisa Grant
491 Offshore Visa grant received NSW Software Tester DOL: 22/01/2024 S56: for remedical on 14/10/2025 Category: 491 Visa Grant: 5/12/2025
Profile Summary for @asier Nominated Occupation: 312212 Civil Engineering Technician Unit Group: 3122 Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians Country of Residence: Sri Lanka Assessing Authority: VETASSESS Skill Level: 2 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 11M 26D)
Total Points: 75 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 10 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Single: 10 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 05 Dec 2025 * 189 * 75 pts * Visa Granted - 06 Nov 2025 * 189 * 75 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 31 Oct 2025 * 189 * 75 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Evidence of employment - 09 Dec 2024 * 189 * 75 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 07 Nov 2024 * 189 * 75 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 20 Jun 2023 * 189 * 75 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)
Offshore 190 granted Grant date: 05.12.2025 DOL: 12.01.2024 Occupation: Marketing Specialist Status: Offshore State: VIC S56 on 25th Sepโ25 : Remedicals for family PCC updated on time Application: Family of 3 Point break up: Age: 25 English language: 20 Education:15 State nomination: 5 Overseas experience: 15 Partner qualification: 10 Occupation: Marketing Specialist Total points: 90
491 Visa Grant
Occupation: System Analysts Nominated State: ACT Stream: ACT Nominated pathway: State/Territory Government Nominated Regional Points: 85(partner english:5) EOI: 30/12/2022 Invitation:22/08/2023 Nomination rejected first (minor mistake)and reapplied* Application lodged: 11/09/2023 S56 request for re- medical and police check: 11/09/2025 Visa granted: 05/12/2025
491 Offshore DOL 11 March 2024 Re medical 4/11/ 2025 Re medical cleared 9/11/2025 Date: 5/12/2025 Software Engineer NSW
190 Offshore Received our grant (family of 3) for VIC by God's grace ๐๐๐๐ DOL - 21st Jan'24 S56 - 25th Sep 25, remedicals and additional employment evidence Grant- 5th Dec 25 Occ - Software Engineer
491 Offshore Got the grant NT Electrical Engineer Date of lodgement : 09.04.2024 Remedical and translation of Netherlands PCC: 06.11.2025 Visa grant: 05.12.2025
Profile Summary for @sandip Nominated Occupation: 342314 Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) Unit Group: 3423 Electronics Trades Workers Country of Residence: India Assessing Authority: TRA Skill Level: 3 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 2Y 8D)
Total Points: 65 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 0 - Unskilled Partner: 0 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 5 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 05 Dec 2025 * SA491 * 80 pts * Visa Granted Hope full today Visa grant - 04 Dec 2025 * SA491 * 80 pts * Visa Status Update in Immi Account Visa status update further assessment - 14 Oct 2025 * SA491 * 80 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 03 Oct 2025 * SA491 * 80 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Remedical all family - 27 Nov 2023 * SA491 * 80 pts * Submitted Visa Application
About Me S56 clear 14/10/25
There are still many waiting from Nov 2024, but they just review the applications lodged on December 2024. what can be the reason??? if anyone waiting from Nov reply this comments to see the numbers......(thanks)
How do you know they are reviewing Dec 24?
if you go to subclass 189 in this website, you can see most recent grants lodged in December.
I lodged on 21 NOV 2024, still waiting no s56....189
Profile Summary for @goofyfox3370 Nominated Occupation: 251513 Retail Pharmacist (Priority) Unit Group: 2515 Pharmacists Country of Residence: United Arab Emirates Assessing Authority: APharmC Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: STSOL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 5M 23D)
Total Points: 80 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 20 - 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 - 05 Dec 2025 * WA491 * 95 pts * Visa Granted - 12 Nov 2025 * WA491 * 95 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Polio certificate - 06 Nov 2025 * WA491 * 95 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Polio certificate for all family - 12 Jun 2025 * WA491 * 95 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 08 Mar 2025 * WA491 * 95 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 08 Dec 2024 * WA491 * 95 pts * Received Preinvite from State - 25 Jan 2024 * WA491 * 95 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)