๐ Daily Activity Report: 18 Feb 2026 This report summarises...
@gregormendel (1M ago| Updated 1M ago)๐ Daily Activity Report: 18 Feb 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 18 February 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the skilled migration community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 SA | Offshore Structural Engineer | 23 Nov 2024 โ 18 Feb 2026 | 23 Jan 2026 PCC |
| 189 | Offshore Carpenter | 10 Dec 2025 โ 18 Feb 2026 | 16 Jan 2026 Unknown |
| 189 | Onshore RN Medical | 14 Dec 2025 โ 18 Feb 2026 | 13 Jan 2026 Polio; 11 Feb 2026 Health Undertaking, Form 1023 |
| 189 | Onshore RN Nec | 10 Dec 2025 โ 18 Feb 2026 | Unknown |
| 189 | Onshore ECT | 15 Nov 2025 โ 18 Feb 2026 | 19 Jan 2026 Polio |
| 189 | Onshore Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 03 Jan 2025 โ 18 Feb 2026 | Unknown |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Secondary School Teacher | 19 Jan 2026 โ 18 Feb 2026 | Unknown |
| 190 VIC | Offshore University Lecturer | 26 Mar 2024 โ 18 Feb 2026 | 02 Oct 2025 Medical, PCC |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Chef | 07 Feb 2025 โ 18 Feb 2026 | 29 Jan 2026 Spouse PTE |
| 190 ACT | Onshore Pharmacy Technician | May 2025 โ 18 Feb 2026 | Unknown |
| 190 WA | Onshore Carpenter | 24 Apr 2025 โ 18 Feb 2026 | 20 Jan 2026 AFP |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Fitter | 26 Jun 2025 โ 18 Feb 2026 | Unknown |
| 491 TAS | Offshore Software Engineer | 21 Nov 2023 โ 18 Feb 2026 | 22 Sep 2025 Remedicals |
| 491 NSW | Onshore ECT | 14 Jun 2025 โ 18 Feb 2026 | ~4 weeks ago PCC |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 NT | Onshore Unknown | 26 Nov 2024 | 18 Feb 2026 Medical |
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 QLD | Onshore Analyst Programmer | 100+5 | 90K salary |
| 190 QLD | Onshore Audiologist | 75+5 | Single, Superior English, 1 year exp |
| 190 QLD | Onshore Carpenter | 65 | - |
| 190 QLD | Onshore Mechanical Engineer | 95 | 100K salary |
| 190 QLD | Onshore Painter | 85 | ROI 11 Jan 2026 |
| 491 QLD | Onshore Retail Pharmacist | 85 | - |
| 190 QLD | Onshore RN Surgical | 85 | 146K salary, 1+ years exp, ROI 23 Jan 2026 |
| 190 QLD | Onshore RN Nec | 85 | - |
| 190 QLD | Onshore Software Engineer | 90+5 | - |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Civil Engineer | 90 | Full invite received 18 Feb 2026 |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests continue to focus on standard documentation requirements. Medical-related requests remain common, including polio vaccination certificates and remedicals. Police clearance certificates (PCC and AFP checks) are frequently requested, particularly for applications lodged several months ago. Health undertakings and form corrections (Form 1023) were also observed. Partner English proficiency documentation (PTE) was requested in one case. The timing of S56 requests varies significantly, from a few weeks to over a year after visa lodgement.
Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) continue to demonstrate faster processing times compared to non-priority occupations. Several health professionals received grants within 1-3 months of lodgement, while non-priority occupations showed processing times ranging from 8-27 months. The 491 TAS Software Engineer case showed an exceptionally long processing time of 27 months, though this included a remedicals request.
Queensland conducted a preinvite round on 18 February 2026, targeting various occupations across both 190 and 491 streams. Points ranged from 65 to 100+5, with health professionals and engineers featuring prominently. Victoria issued a full invite for a Civil Engineer with 90 points on the same day.
News and Updates
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โ ๏ธ Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI summary of the comments below and may be refreshed as more comments arrive. Due to the nature of crowdsourced and AI-generated content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution.
๐ This data represents crowdsourced information and is a subset of total visa and invitation activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects reported comments only; states hold comprehensive round information.
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QLD Preinvites on 18 Feb 2026: Crowdsourced data. - 190 onshore Analyst Programmer, 100+5 pts, 90K salary - 190 Audiologist 75+5 pts, Single, Superior English, 1 year exp - Carpenter 65 pts - 190 ONSHORE Mechanical Engineer 95 pts, 100K salary - 190 ONSHORE Painter 85 pts, ROI 11 Jan 2026 - 491 ONSHORE Retail Pharmacist 85 pts - 190 ONSHORE RN Surgical 85 pts, 146K salary, working in nominated occupation for 1+years, ROI 23 Jan 2026 - 190 ONSHORE RN Nec 85 pts - 190 ONSHORE Software Engineer 90+5 pts
s56 requests for 18 Feb 2026: - 190 ONSHORE Lodged 26 Nov 2024 s56 for Medical, NT
189 Grant from Iran.
Occupation: Civil Engineering Draftsperson Points: 80 Subclass: 189 Invited: 07 Nov 2024 Lodged: 03 Jan 2025 Granted: 18 Feb 2026
Onshore Applicant
Had my 491 Granted Today NSW Onshore Applied 14 June 2025 ECT Onshore Points: 95 S56 for Police Check 4 weeks ago. Family of 3, self applied
SC 190 received the grant finally. Occupation: Pharmacy Technician Invitation received in January 2025. Nomination Approved in March 25. SC 190 lodged in May 25. Visa medicals June 25 No other requirements. Received Grant on 18 Feb 2026 ACT 75 pts Onshore
State - NSW SC - 190 Trade - Fitter
Visa Application Date 26 June 2025 Granted today Offshore applicant
189 Onshore ECT Invite: 13-11-25- 85 Points- Family of 3 Lodged: 15-11-25 S56- Polio Certificate: 19-1-26 Submitted: 27-1-26 Granted: 18-2-26 Today
Visa 190 Grant Notification (Family of 4) No agent. DIY from start. Points: 70 (Including State Nomination) STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (Offshore) Superior English EOI lodgement: September 12,2024 Pre-invite: September 24, 2024 (SA) DHA Invite: October 21, 2024 Visa lodgement: November 23, 2024 S56: January 23, 2026 (PCC) S56 Submitted: January 24, 2026 Grant Date: February 18, 2026 14 months processing time
Age: 15 Qualifications: 15 Experience: 15 English: 20 Nomination: 5 (visa 190) Total = 70 points
Visa grant 190 VIC DOL 19/01/2026 Granted 18/02/2026 Secondary School Teacher 80 points Family of 3
Finally its my turn 189 granted ๐ฅ 189 registered nurse nec Invited 13 November 2025 Lodged 10 December 2025 Granted 18 February 10:30 am 80 points Family of 3 indian Onshore
189 grant recieved today! Eoi lodged: 28 October 2025 Invitation: 13 November 2025 Visa lodged: 10 December 2025 Grant: 18 February 2026 Occupation: Carpenter (offshore on art) Total points claimed 70 S56 16 January 2026
Occupation: Software Engineer -Offshore- 491 ACS Skill Assessment: 16th May 2023 EOI Lodged: 16th May 2023 Total Points including state: 80 Tasmania OSOP Pathway - Invitation to apply ROI & lodged on : 9th Aug 2023 Skill Select Invitation Issued: 27th Sep 2023 Visa Lodgement: 21 Nov 2023 Visa medicals : 27 Nov 2023 Renewed Passport: 26th July 2024 Procatively Renewed PCC : 5th Oct 2024 S56 Remedial: 22nd Sep 2025 - Initial assessment status Remedial submitted:27th Sep 2025- Further Assessment status Procatively Renewed PCC 2nd time: 12th Nov 2025 Visa Finalised: 18th Feb 2026
Thank you Lord Jesus Christ!!
Occupation: Software Engineer -Offshoreย - 491
ACS Skill Assessment: 16th May 2023
EOI Lodged: 16th May 2023
Total Points including state: 80
Tasmania OSOP Pathway - Invitation to apply ROI & lodged on : 9th Aug 2023
Skill Select Invitation Issued: 27th Sep 2023
Visa Lodgement: 21 Nov 2023
Visa medicals : 27 Nov 2023
Renewed Passport: 26th July 2024
Procatively Renewed PCC : 5th Oct 2024
S6 Remedial: 22nd Sep 2025 - Initial assessment statusย
Remedial submitted:27th Sep 2025- Further Assessment statusย
Procatively Renewed PCC 2nd time: 12th Nov 2025
Visa Finalised: 18th Feb 2026
190 Visa granted Occupation: Chef Couple with two children Invitation: 3 Feb 2025 Visa loged: 7 Feb 2025 s56 request 29/01/2026 for spouse PTE same day submitted
PR Visa granted: 18 Feb 2026 Onshore TAS
May I ask what your partnerโs occupation is๏ผ
We finally got our PR today. 190 VIC - University lecturer Offshore Points - 80+5 Lodged 26 March 2024
S56 - 2 Oct 2025 for medical & PCC 26 Dec 2025 added our newborn girl. All family members completed medical - 9 Jan 2026
Granted today :)
Profile Summary for @gdunn1991 Nominated Occupation: 233211 Civil Engineer Unit Group: 2332 Civil Engineering Professionals Country of Residence: Australia State of Residence: VIC Current Salary: AU$160,000 Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Invited
Total Points: 85 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 10 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 18 Feb 2026 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 18 Feb 2026 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 09 Feb 2026 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Received Request for Further Information from State Rental lease for home and company office in Victoria requested. - 15 Jan 2026 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Received Preinvite from State - 15 Jan 2026 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Submitted Nomination Application to State
Golden email 189 for family of four Originally from Nigeria but Currently in the UK RN Medical Invited 13/11/25 and lodged 14/12/25 Medicals done 31/12/25 S56 for polio vaccine on the 13/1/26 Second S56 on the 11/2/26 for health undertaking and form 1023 as initially submitted form 815 with a wrong address and resubmitted a new one along it form 1023. Visa granted on the 18/2/2026
Profile Summary for @cdn Nominated Occupation: 331212 Carpenter Unit Group: 3312 Carpenters and Joiners Country of Residence: Australia State of Residence: WA Current Salary: AU$90,000 Assessing Authority: TRA Skill Level: 3 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 9M 25D)
Total Points: 65 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 15 - English Language: 20 - Education: 10 - Australian Work Experience: 5 - Overseas Work Experience: 0 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 5 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 18 Feb 2026 * WA190 * 70 pts * Visa Granted - 22 Jan 2026 * WA190 * 70 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 20 Jan 2026 * WA190 * 70 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer AFP check - 24 Apr 2025 * WA190 * 70 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 08 Apr 2025 * WA190 * 70 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 20 Feb 2025 * WA190 * 70 pts * Submitted Nomination Application to State - 09 Dec 2024 * WA190 * 70 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)