Goutham M @loopywalrus4199

🌏✨ VISA 491 GRANTED! 🇦🇺🦘

📌 Lodged: 12 Apr 2024 🩺 Remedicals: 06 Nov 2025 (S56 only) ✅ Granted: 10 Nov 2025 — Instant grant after remedicals!

🎯 Northern Territory | Civil Engineer

Grateful to my mother, God, and the Universe for this blessing. 🙏💫 Special thanks to Gregor Mendel (Smart Visa Guide) for the clear and insightful FOI updates. 🙌

This journey taught me: 🤍 Patience | ✨ Faith | 💪 Strength | 🌿 Resilience

Stay hopeful — your time is coming! 🤍🙏✨

🚨 16 Months of Waiting – And Still Unshaken 🚨

Today, I hit 16 months in my visa wait. No email. No update. No “good news” yet.

But here’s what I do have: 🔥 Hope that refuses to quit. 💪 Patience that’s been battle-tested. ❤️ A dream that’s still alive.

To everyone still refreshing inboxes, stalking processing timelines, and riding this emotional rollercoaster — I see you. I’m with you. We’re in this together.

📌 Remember:

Waiting doesn’t mean nothing is happening.

Silence doesn’t mean you’re forgotten.

Your time will come — and when it does, every single day of this wait will make the victory sweeter.

Drop a “💙” in the comments if you’re still in the wait. Let’s find each other, support each other, and remind ourselves — we are not alone.

Happy to See S56 for June–July 2023 Lodgements! 🙌🇦🇺

Really glad to see some S56 requests coming in for those who lodged their 491 visa in June and July 2025. It gives us hope that the process is moving again, and they’ve likely started processing this batch seriously now.

Fingers crossed 🤞 that visa grants start flowing in fast for everyone waiting — especially those with long-pending applications.

Let’s stay positive and ready. Our turn is on the way too! 💪✨

hi Gregor, suddenly morning processing time for 491 changed

| Date Checked | 50% Processed In | 90% Processed | 28 July 2025 | 18 months | 24 months
| 29 July 2025 | 4 months | 23 months
"Is this a system glitch, or is this simply how the process works? It's quite confusing and difficult to understand how they are handling the applications."pls throw some facts@ Gregor

we can expect any big floods of grants?

15 Months of Waiting – To Everyone Still Holding On: You Are Not Alone

Today, I mark 15 months of waiting for my visa.

It hasn’t been easy — the uncertainty, the long silences, the shifting timelines. Yet, through it all, one thing has remained: hope.

This journey has taught me that waiting is not a pause in life — it’s a season of inner strength, silent growth, and quiet courage. And I know I am not alone.

To every single person still waiting, still checking emails, still holding onto a dream: I see you. I stand with you. And I salute your patience.

You are brave. You are resilient. You are persevering through a process most will never understand.

Take a moment today to acknowledge yourself. You’ve already come so far. Your journey is valid, your dream is real, and your time will come.

Sending strength, peace, and heartfelt congratulations to all of us — for enduring, for believing, and for never giving up.

Keep going, because the universe is watching, and it rewards those who never give up."

Hi Gregor, There’s some news circulating in the groups that 191 visa grants are currently ongoing. What are your thoughts on this? Do you have any data or sources confirming recent 191 grants? Would appreciate any insights you can share.

We are truly fortunate to have received our invitations and are now patiently waiting for our visas. While the process may be taking time, we believe with all our hearts that our visas will be granted soon. To those still in the waiting line for invitations — stay strong. The queue may be long, but your time will come. Let’s carry gratitude in our hearts and continue to support one another with prayers and positivity. Don't lose hope — we will land in our dream country, the beautiful Kangaroo land, one day.Until then, let’s keep preparing ourselves mentally, financially, and physically for the journey ahead. Our dreams are valid, and the path we’re on will take us there. Together, we move forward — step by step, stronger each day.

🌅 As June comes to an end, let’s not lose heart — we’ve made it through another month with courage and strength. 💪 To all those waiting for visa grants, especially those who have held on through months or even years — your patience is power, and your journey is valid. 💫 July is on the horizon — may it bring the breakthroughs you've prayed for, the emails you've dreamed of, and the beginnings you've been working so hard for. Keep going. You’re closer than you think. 🌈 ✨ Believe in the process. Trust the timing. Your time is coming.

"May we anticipate any May FOI-related updates from Gregor?"

"Since the last system maintenance, there have been no visa grants issued throughout June. It appears the process has completely stalled. With approximately 4,000 grants still pending, can we expect any movement or resumption after the scheduled maintenance on 22/06/2025?" @ gregor and all

❗491 Visa Delays – Frustrated & Seeking Guidance Despite the re-election of the same government, there has been little to no improvement in visa grant timelines—especially for the 491 visa, which continues to be much slower compared to the 190. Many of us have put in years of effort, qualifications, and financial investment into this process, only to now face uncertainty, silence, and emotional distress. It’s honestly heartbreaking to see so many genuine applicants falling into frustration, anxiety, and even depression due to these prolonged delays.

We're not asking for shortcuts—just transparency, fairness, and hope. The regional migration pathway is important for Australia’s growth, but it’s becoming a mental burden for many of us waiting endlessly without updates. 🙏 If you’ve gone through a similar experience, or have any advice, insights, or updates, please do share. Whether it’s from your own journey or through your agent, your guidance can help others feel less alone. Thank you in advance. Let’s support each other while we wait. 💬🤝

"Could you clarify my understanding about the March 2025 EOI-(June 2023-491 Visa) data showing 2,687 total applications on hand: If we assume an approximate ratio of 1.5 secondary applicants per primary applicant, would this mean there were roughly 1,075 primary applications (or cases) being processed by case officers? I understand this is an approximation since the ratio could vary - with some primary applicants having 2 or 3 secondary applicants, others having just 1 secondary applicant (minimum), and some having no secondary applicants at all."@ gregor-need ur advice

hi @ gregor when we can expect foi-march

where to find the calendar which visa granted dates pls advise

Hi Gregormendel shall we expect Foi-Feb by this week.

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