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📙 Daily Activity Report: 24 Aug 2026

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 21 Aug 2026

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

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

No new S56 requests were reported for 21 August 2026.

Invitation Activity

Note: The NT Graduate applicant applied for ROI in January 2026 and selected both 190 and 491 in their EOI. They received a 491 preinvite despite not working in their nominated IT field.

News and Updates

• A WA 190 grant recipient noted they switched their occupation from Surgical Nurse to RN Aged Care after not receiving invitations in the previous year. After 3 months in the aged care role and completing NAATI for 5 additional points (reaching 80 points total), they received an invitation at the beginning of 2026.

• The WA ICT Business Analyst grant recipient did not claim regional study points despite studying in regional WA, as they spent the first 2 weeks of their course in Melbourne. Their agent advised playing it safe rather than risking the claim.

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

🔴 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, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. Please consume this information with appropriate caution.

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FY2026-27 NT Skilled Migration Program Update

The NT Government has received full allocations for the 2026-27 program year from the Australian Government. The NT nomination application opens on 21 August 2026 to new applications for all onshore and selected offshore streams. Before applying, please ensure that you have reviewed the eligibility criteria for your stream. Please note that criteria has been updated for the new program year. For information on how to submit an application, view how to apply.

Please note that NT Government cannot guarantee nominations before visa deadlines. Those who are onshore and have visas expiring should seek professional advice from a Registered Migration Agent or Legal Practitioner on their visa options and ensure that they remain lawful in Australia.

NT OFFSHORE Priority Occupation stream The NT Government has a large number of applications pending assessment under the NT Priority Occupation stream, held over from the last program year. As a result, this stream is closed to new applications, and any changes will be published on this website.

More information: https://australiasnorthernterritory.com.au/move/migrate-to-work/nt-government-visa-nomination/eligibility

TAS Processing Times and Invitations Issued

Data on processing times, ROIs and nomination applications Last updated on 20/08/2026 Migration Tasmania has now opened for the 2026-27 program year.

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 20/08/2026:

Subclass 190 - 67 invitations - 65 Gold invitations and two Green invitations Subclass 491 - 26 invitations - Three Gold invitations and 23 further invitations Due to the high number of Gold pass ROIs received for subclass 190, few additional ROIs have been invited. We expect the number of Gold pass ROIs to decrease significantly over the coming weeks, which will allow us to issue a larger number of invitations.

The lowest scores invited:

Subclass 190 - 580 points Subclass 491 - 97 points

Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place):

Subclass 190 - 539 ROIs Subclass 491 - 810 ROIs

Nomination places available:

Subclass 190 - 1,084 places Subclass 491 - 754 places

Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided:

Subclass 190 - 18 applications Subclass 491 - 2 applications

Invitations issued but application not yet lodged:

Subclass 190 - 43 invitations Subclass 491 - 25 invitations

Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 19/08/2026

Lowest point score required to gain nomination (at assessment):

Subclass 190 - 580 points Subclass 491 - 97 points

This is a rolling three-month average of the lowest point score resulting in an invitation.

Where an ROI is invited and all priority attributes claimed are verified, nomination will be approved. If one or more priority attributes are not verified, and the point score falls below the lowest score threshold, the application will be declined.

Where candidates are found to have intentionally claimed priority attributes to artificially inflate their score, the application will be declined.

Any Gold pass holder that does not meet the Gold priority attribute will be declined, regardless of their total point score.

📙 Daily Activity Report: 20 August 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

News and Updates

No S56 requests have been reported for 20 August 2026 at the time of this report.

⚠️ 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 access to complete grant and invitation data.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 19 August 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 19 August 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

No new S56 requests were reported for 19 August 2026.

Invitation Activity

News and Updates

Multiple Subclass 191 grants were observed today, including one application lodged on 30 January 2026 that was granted on 19 August 2026.

🔵 This is crowdsourced data and represents only a subset of total activity. Only DHA and individual states have complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects reported comments only; states hold comprehensive round information.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 18 August 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled visas (subclasses 189, 190, and 491) based on community-shared data for 18 August 2026.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

News and Updates

No news or announcements were reported for this date.

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TAS Webinar 13 Aug 2026

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 17 August 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 17 August 2026, based on community-shared data.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

No S56 requests reported for 17 August 2026.

Invitation Activity

News and Updates

NT 491 Offshore Nomination Refusals: Multiple pending offshore NT 491 nomination applications were refused on 17 August 2026 despite all documents being accepted. The official refusal reason cited was failure to demonstrate "genuine commitment to living and working in the Northern Territory on a long-term basis." However, oversubscription appears to be the underlying factor, with the NT Government applying a highly competitive assessment process due to limited nomination places. The decision is final with no appeal process. NT charges a non-refundable $300 application fee upfront.

Points Test Reform Expected March 2027 (UNOFFICIAL - to be confirmed): Information shared at the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) conference in Perth WA indicates that the points test for subclasses 189, 190, and 491 is expected to change in March 2027. DHA representatives were present at the conference. Reforms will focus on Education, Work Experience, and Age points. Further details are not yet available.

Useful Resources

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📊 This data is crowdsourced and represents only a subset of total activity. Only DHA and individual states have complete data. For invitation rounds, this post summarises community comments - only the relevant state has complete round data.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 14 August 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

Key Observations: - All grants were direct grants with no S56 requests - Processing times ranged from approximately 2 to 7 months - Multiple Secondary School Teacher grants across subclass 189 and 190 - Family applications (with partners and children) were successfully processed - WA graduate pathway demonstrated efficient processing (4.5 months)

S56 Trends

No S56 requests were reported for 14 August 2026.

Invitation Activity

Notable Points: - 189 invitations issued in June 2026 round for high-demand occupations - WA state invitation for Hospital Pharmacist (graduate pathway) with EOI lodged 7 April 2025 - SA processed state nomination efficiently (11 days from preinvite to full invite)

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

🔴 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, discrepancies and errors are possible. Please consume this information with appropriate caution and verify critical details independently.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 13 August 2026

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

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

News and Updates

NSW has reportedly begun issuing full invites (ITAs) to previously issued preinvites. This suggests NSW has received their new FY state allocation. These are not new invitation rounds but rather approvals of pending preinvites.

🟡 This is crowdsourced data and represents only a subset of total activity. Only DHA and individual states have complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects reported comments only—states hold the complete round 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: 12 August 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

No new S56 requests were reported for 12 August 2026.

⚠️ 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 possess complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects reported comments only; states hold comprehensive round information.

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 11 August 2026

This report summarises visa grants and invitation activity for Australian 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 11 August 2026.

Invitation Activity

No invitation round data was reported for this period.

Trends and Patterns

Visa Processing Times

All grants reported today were for Subclass 190 visas, with processing times ranging from approximately 2 months to 2.5 months from visa lodgement to grant. Three of the four grants were direct grants (no S56 requests), while one applicant received an S56 request for medicals shortly after lodgement.

The Registered Nurse grant (priority occupation) was processed in approximately 2.5 months, while non-priority occupations (Civil Engineer, Analyst Programmer, Quantity Surveyor) were processed in approximately 2 months. This suggests relatively consistent processing times across both priority and non-priority occupations during this period.

State Activity

Queensland and Victoria were the active states for grants today. Queensland granted visas to a Registered Nurse (65+5 points) and a Civil Engineer (100 points), while Victoria granted visas to an Analyst Programmer (85 points) and a Quantity Surveyor.

Points and Pathways

The Civil Engineer case demonstrates the complexity of skilled migration pathways. Despite holding 100 points for Subclass 189 since July 2025 (later 105 points), the applicant did not receive a 189 invitation due to lack of Civil Engineer invitations in August 2025 and November 2025 rounds. The applicant successfully pivoted to the 190 pathway through Queensland nomination.

The Analyst Programmer was granted with 85 points, while the Registered Nurse held 65+5 points. This highlights the varying points requirements across different occupations and states.

Family Composition

One grant involved a family of four (Registered Nurse case), demonstrating that family size does not appear to significantly impact processing times when all documentation is in order.

🔵 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 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: 10 August 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity based on crowdsourced data from the community for 10 August 2026.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

The day saw a mix of S56 requests, primarily for health-related documentation. Polio vaccination requests appeared for both 491 visa applicants. One TAS 190 applicant received an S56 for PCC despite having already submitted it, with the grant following 28 days after resubmission. A VIC 190 applicant received a medicals request and was granted within 14 days of compliance. The pattern suggests that S56 requests for health documentation (Polio, Medicals) and PCC remain common across different visa subclasses and states.

Priority occupation grants (Architect, Registered Nurse, Early Childhood Teacher, Enrolled Nurse) showed processing times ranging from 2 months to 5 months. Non-priority occupations showed more varied processing times, with one VIC Mechanical Engineer case taking approximately 19 months from lodgement to grant. NSW 190 grants dominated the day's activity, with processing times for recent lodgements (June 2026) completing in approximately 2 months. The offshore NSW 491 Social Worker case showed a processing time of approximately 14 months.

Several applicants noted DIY approaches and no Form 80 submissions, with successful outcomes. Points ranged from 75 to 90 (including state nomination points), with most successful applicants holding 85-90 points.

⚠️ 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: 07 Aug 2026

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📙 Daily Activity Report: 06 August 2026

This report summarises visa grants and state nomination activity for 06 August 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 period.

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Only one S56 request was documented today for a NSW 190 Motor Mechanic application. The request was issued on 03 July 2026 for work experience documentation, superannuation records, AFP check, and PCC. The applicant submitted all requested documents on 15 July 2026, with the visa granted on 06 August 2026.

For the remaining four visa grants reported today, S56 status is unknown—applicants either did not receive S56 requests or did not share this information.

Processing Time Observations

Priority Occupations (Health): Three grants were reported for priority health occupations (Registered Nurse NEC, Registered Nurse Medical, and Pharmacy Technician). These applications demonstrated significantly faster processing times ranging from approximately 1.5 to 2.5 months from lodgement to grant, consistent with expedited processing under Ministerial Direction 105.

Non-Priority Occupations: The Motor Mechanic application (NSW 190) took approximately 16 months from lodgement to grant, including an S56 request. The Geotechnical Engineer application (VIC 190) processed in approximately 2 months with no reported S56.

The Motor Mechanic grant is particularly noteworthy, representing the culmination of an 8-year migration journey with 95 points including NAATI, Australian work experience, and Australian qualifications.

📊 This report represents crowdsourced data and is 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 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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FY2026-27 Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program

As published by TAS Migration: The Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open to new ROIs on 17 August 2026. Some changes to priority attributes for selection will apply. Full details of nomination requirements and priority attributes are on our website. A detailed summary of the key changes can be found here.

Tasmania has now received a total 2,050 nomination allocations for the 2026-27 program year. This comprises: 1,250 nomination places for subclass 190 800 nomination places for subclass 491.

Invitations to apply for nomination

Migration Tasmania will commence weekly invitations to apply for nomination from Thursday 20 August 2026. Invitations will be issued progressively throughout the year to ensure places remain available across the program year. Information will be posted on the Migration Tasmania website every week detailing: - the number of Registrations of Interest (ROIs) invited to apply for nomination - the lowest scores invited - nomination places available - number of ROIs on hand.

It will also show the lowest ROI score you would need to get a nomination at time of processing. This number is based on the average of the lowest scores invited over the past three months. If, during assessment, any of the selected priority attributes are not met and the applicant’s score falls below this published three‑month average, the nomination will not be approved.

Program Changes and New Features

After reviewing program results and listening to stakeholder feedback, we’ve made some updates to the priority attributes, selection policy and program guidance. These changes are designed to better match our nomination priorities, make it easier for applicants to choose the right attributes, and reduce program risks.

What we found - Some people found it difficult to choose the right attribute for their situation, especially when the attribute involved a salary range or a required length of employment. - Some priority attributes didn’t clearly distinguish between candidates who had worked in Tasmania for different lengths of time. - The Gold Pass requirement didn’t always reflect genuine commitment, job security, or the likelihood of long‑term settlement. At times, it rewarded short‑term or insecure work arrangements over applicants who had demonstrated a much stronger and more sustained contribution. - The policy guidance in the “Additional information, exclusions and definitions” section of the website needed more detail.

Key changes we have made: - Clearer, easier to understand priority attribute wording. - Revised scoring of priority attributes to better recognise longer contribution to Tasmania. - Greater differentiation in points available according to duration of employment. - Updated policy guidance for leave periods and breaks between jobs. - The TSE Gold priority attribute updated to require at least 30 hours per week in at least one job to qualify. - Income attributes updated to Australian median and average earnings and the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (the Priority Income Level of $57,000/year or $28.85/hour has not been changed). - Additional caveats on recognising employment matching skills assessments or study for massage therapist and motor mechanics / service technicians. - The service fee to apply for nomination has increased to $387 ($425.70 including GST). There remains no charge to submit a Registration of Interest.

Candidates who have submitted an ROI in the last six months may wish to withdraw it and submit a new one, as the changes to priority attribute ranking criteria may significantly improve chances of selection for many people.

If you'd like to compare scores under the old and new settings, the 2025-26 priority attributes and scores can be found here.

Important: The domain name to access the Migration Tasmania Application Gateway portal to submit ROIs and lodge nomination applications has changed. If you have bookmarked the site, please update your bookmark to https://apply.migration.tas.gov.au.

Note that the Application Gateway will not be available until 17 August 2026.

Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles - Invitation Only Pathway

No invitations planned for 2026-27. This pathway allows overseas individuals to be nominated by Tasmania where they do not have a job in Tasmania but have skills and experience that would make them readily employable in key areas of need.

As the Australian Government has announced that it will be prioritising visa processing for applicants in Australia, Migration Tasmania will not issuing invitations in this pathway this program year.

Overseas health and teaching professionals who gain employment with a Tasmanian health provider or school will still be eligible for nomination for a subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa in the Overseas Applicant - Health or Education Sector Job Offer) Pathway.

Updated - 5 Aug 2026

📙 Daily Activity Report: 05 August 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

No new S56 requests were reported for 05 August 2026.

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Medical and remedical requests continue to be the most common S56 types, particularly for applications lodged in 2025. Form 80 requests and genuine work verification were also observed. Priority occupations (Construction Project Manager, Secondary School Teacher, University Lecturer, Carpenter) showed faster processing times ranging from 2-8 months, while non-priority occupations experienced longer processing times, with some extending beyond 12 months. Several applicants reported no S56 requests, particularly for recent 189 applications lodged in June 2026.

Useful Resources

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News and Updates

No specific news or announcements were shared in today's comments.

📊 This data represents a subset of total visa activity. 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-generated 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: 04 August 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled visas (subclasses 189, 190, and 491) based on community-shared data for 04 August 2026.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Priority occupations (Registered Nurses and General Practitioners) continue to receive expedited processing. Three Registered Nurse grants were processed in approximately 2 months, with only one receiving an S56 request for Form 80 and character documents. The General Practitioner case received no S56 requests and was granted in 2 months 19 days despite the application never moving to 'processing' status.

Non-priority occupations showed varied S56 patterns. The Electrician case received an S56 for partner's previous name documentation after 4 months 15 days. The Metal Fabricator received an HIV medical request just one day before grant. The Civil Engineer (491 NSW) received a police clearance request approximately 4 months after lodgement.

Notably, the Victorian General Practitioner applicant submitted Form 80 at lodgement to prevent potential S56 requests, which appears to have been effective. The applicant also noted that 189 and 190 processing times for General Practitioners were similar, with only 9 days difference between the two visa types.

Useful Resources

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News and Updates

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⚠️ 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 (DHA) and individual states possess complete data on all grants and invitations issued.

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Ministerial Direction 119 Priority Levels

Priority Occupations are Construction, Health and Teaching. Check priority occupation tag here. The processing priority (from higher to lower) is as follows: 1. ONSHORE Priority Occupations 2. ONSHORE Non-Priority Occupations (all occupations that are not priority) 3. OFFSHORE ALL Occupations.

Read more on Direction 119 here.

Skillselect Data July Update

Skillselect data as at 31 July 2026 has now been updated on all occupation pages. Click occupations in left navbar, select your occupation and click Skillselect.

📣 Reminder: Ministerial Direction 119 came into effect on 25 July 2026. As a result, visa grants will now arrive as per the new processing priorities. As more grants come in August as per the new processing priorities, the sample size will grow and the processing time estimates on SmartVisaGuide (in user profile and subclass pages) will start to improve in accuracy. Read more here.

📙 Daily Activity Report: 03 August 2026

This report summarises visa grants and S56 activity for 03 August 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Two S56 requests were reported today. The NT 491 case received multiple S56 requests including remedicals and Form 80, with a physical verification conducted in June 2026. The NSW 190 case received a remedical request approximately 14 months after initial medical completion. Both cases proceeded to grant shortly after responding to S56 requests.

Priority occupation grants (Registered Nurses) showed faster processing times ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 months, with one case receiving a direct grant. The non-priority Construction Project Manager case took approximately 14.5 months, while the Mixed Crop Farmer case took over 3 years from lodgement to grant.

⚠️ 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 DHA has complete grant data for all visa subclasses.

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📣 New Visa Processing Time

The visa processing priority specified in Ministerial Direction 119 is now implemented and fully reflected in the calculations on SmartVisaGuide. The two key updates are:

• User Expected Grant Estimates →
• Subclass Processing Time →

📌 Important: The implementation required reallocation of underlying sample size/composition (from direction 105 to 119) , so it will take up to a month or so, for the August grants to come in as per the new direction, and for the visa processing times shown on SmartVisaGuide to stabilize and meaningfully reflect the underlying patterns.

Resources

• Read more here: https://smartvisaguide.com/posts/16740
• Direction 119: https://smartvisaguide.com/posts/16710
• Direction 105: https://smartvisaguide.com/frequently-asked-questions/what-is-ministerial-direction-105-visa-processing-priority