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312111 Architectural Draftsperson
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Singapore
Age
25
English
10
Education
15
AU Exp
0
Overseas Exp
15
AU Study
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Regional Study
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Specialist Study
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NAATI/CCL
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Partner English
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18 Jul 2023 SA • 491 • 85 pts
Completed Visa Medicals
08 Jul 2023 SA • 491 • 85 pts
Submitted Visa Application
Waiting for 33 months and 26 days
25 Jun 2023 SA • 491 • 85 pts
Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa
25 May 2023 SA • 491 • 85 pts
Received Preinvite from State
25 May 2023 SA • 491 • 85 pts
Submitted Nomination Application to State
25 May 2023 SA • 491 • 85 pts
Received State Nomination Approval
20 Apr 2023 SA • 491 • 85 pts
Received Skill Assessment Approval
07 Dec 2022 SA • 491 • 85 pts
Applied for Skill Assessment
25 Nov 2022 SA • 491 • 85 pts
Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)
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Architectural Draftsperson lodged Subclass 491 on 08 Jul 2023
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15.4 months
90% processed in
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05 Apr 2024
8.9 months
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28 Sep 2024
14.7 months
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18 Oct 2024
15.4 months
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14 Dec 2024
17.3 months
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09 May 2025
22.1 months
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14 Apr 2026
33.3 months
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Architectural Draftsperson lodged Subclass 491 on 08 Jul 2023
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Recently Granted S56 dates

S56 : Request for Further Information by Case Officer

🌍 Offshore 491
Total: 1035 days
Graphic Designer
β€’
NT
Applied
30 Jun 23
S56
07 Aug 25
+769 days
Granted
30 Apr 26
+266 days
Looong wait! S56 Notes s56 got re-medical and police check on 7th August 2025.
🌍 Offshore 491
Total: 480 days
Construction Estimator
β€’
QLD
Applied
04 Jan 25
S56
25 Mar 26
+445 days
Granted
29 Apr 26
+35 days
🌍 Offshore 491
Total: 493 days
Accountant (General)
β€’
SA
Applied
20 Dec 24
S56
26 Mar 26
+461 days
Granted
27 Apr 26
+32 days
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491
Total: 997 days
Chemical Engineer
β€’
ACT
Applied
01 Aug 23
S56
26 Mar 26
+968 days
Granted
24 Apr 26
+29 days
S56 Notes 4th s56 on 26 Mar 2026
🌍 Offshore 491
Total: 482 days
Materials Engineer
β€’
NT
Applied
27 Dec 24
S56
31 Mar 26
+459 days
Granted
23 Apr 26
+23 days
Stream Family Stream Family Stream S56 Notes Form 80 + Polio request: 31st March 2026 Form 80 submission: 19th April 2026
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491
Total: 590 days
Hotel or Motel Manager
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ACT
Applied
09 Sep 24
S56
15 Apr 26
+583 days
Granted
22 Apr 26
+7 days
S56 Notes S56: 16th Feb 2026 for AFP, newborn passport 2nd S56: 15th April for medicals
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491
Total: 495 days
Chef
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NT
Applied
13 Dec 24
S56
18 Mar 26
+460 days
Granted
22 Apr 26
+35 days
S56 Notes S56 on 18 March 2026 for Address in Northern Territory S56 submitted same day as house lease agreement
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491 Priority
Total: 370 days
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
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VIC
Applied
15 Apr 25
S56
15 Apr 26
+365 days
Granted
20 Apr 26
+5 days
S56 Notes S56: 14/02/2026 Document submitted: 09/04/26 S64: 15/04/2026, VAC2 Payment, submitted same day
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491
Total: 501 days
Chef
β€’
NT
Applied
05 Dec 24
S56
20 Mar 26
+470 days
Granted
20 Apr 26
+31 days
S56 Notes Medical and Additional Payslips
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491
Total: 500 days
ICT Business Analyst
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VIC
Applied
06 Dec 24
S56
20 Mar 26
+469 days
Granted
20 Apr 26
+31 days
S56 Notes AFP, PCC and Medical
🌍 Offshore 491 Priority
Total: 301 days
Secondary School Teacher
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NSW
Applied
18 Jun 25
S56
20 Dec 25
+185 days
Granted
15 Apr 26
+116 days
🌍 Offshore 491 Priority
Total: 41 days
Primary School Teacher
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QLD
Applied
05 Mar 26
S56
10 Mar 26
+5 days
Granted
15 Apr 26
+36 days
Family of 5 S56 Notes Medical
🌍 Offshore 491
Total: 506 days
Software Engineer
β€’
NT
Applied
25 Nov 24
S56
16 Mar 26
+476 days
Granted
15 Apr 26
+30 days
S56 Notes S56 - 16th March 2026 (Emp Evidence, PCC, Remedical)
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491
Total: 510 days
ICT Business Analyst
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TAS
Applied
21 Nov 24
S56
13 Mar 26
+477 days
Granted
15 Apr 26
+33 days
S56 Notes S56 for partner english submitted 15 March 2026 PCC & medical were expired too, but they didn’t ask for them.
🌍 Offshore 491
Total: 519 days
University Lecturer
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NT
Applied
12 Nov 24
S56
12 Mar 26
+485 days
Granted
15 Apr 26
+34 days
S56 Notes S56 submitted: March 17, 2026
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491
Total: 465 days
Engineering Technologist
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VIC
Applied
04 Jan 25
S56
07 Apr 26
+458 days
Granted
14 Apr 26
+7 days
S56 Notes Medical
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491
Total: 482 days
Accountant (General)
β€’
TAS
Applied
17 Dec 24
S56
26 Mar 26
+464 days
Granted
13 Apr 26
+18 days
Working as a disability support worker. S56 Notes Medical
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491 Priority
Total: 372 days
Pharmacy Technician
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WA
Applied
02 Apr 25
S56
25 Mar 26
+357 days
Granted
09 Apr 26
+15 days
Family of 3 S56 Notes S56 on 25 March 2026 for new born and submitted same day
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491
Total: 671 days
ICT Business Analyst
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TAS
Applied
06 Jun 24
S56
07 Jan 26
+580 days
Granted
08 Apr 26
+91 days
🌍 Offshore 491
Total: 770 days
Software Engineer
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NSW
Applied
28 Feb 24
S56
03 Nov 25
+614 days
Granted
08 Apr 26
+156 days
S56 Notes S56 : 3rd Nov 2025 (Health + Police + Employment)
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491
Total: 573 days
Motor Mechanic (General)
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SA
Applied
12 Sep 24
S56
03 Mar 26
+537 days
Granted
08 Apr 26
+36 days
Family of 3 S56 Notes S56 request 3-3-26 for employment ( pay slips, refrence letter, contract) . Proof of living in SA during study and job previous years. S56 cleared on 16-3-26
🌍 Offshore 491 Priority
Total: 377 days
Hospital Pharmacist
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VIC
Applied
26 Mar 25
S56
24 Feb 26
+335 days
Granted
07 Apr 26
+42 days
And mine is here alhumdulillah!! Visa granted today
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Onshore 491 Priority
Total: 38 days
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
β€’
NSW
Applied
23 Feb 26
S56
27 Feb 26
+4 days
Granted
02 Apr 26
+34 days
1/April/2026 2nd VAC payment done Family of 4 Age 43 S56 Notes Medical
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Application Date Activity

Activity for visas lodged within 3 days of 08 Jul 2023
11 Jul 2023 491 WA Onshore 80pts
233214 • Structural Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Waiting for 2Y 9M 21D Online 173 days ago
11 Jul 2023 491 NT Offshore 80pts
225113 • Marketing Specialist
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 11 Nov 2025
11 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 70pts
133111 • Construction Project Manager
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 11 Nov 2025
11 Jul 2023 491 NSW Onshore 65pts
321211 • Motor Mechanic (General)
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 10 Nov 2025
11 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 65pts
223111 • Human Resource Adviser
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 10 Nov 2025
11 Jul 2023 491 QLD Offshore 85pts
261313 • Software Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 16 Oct 2025
11 Jul 2023 491 SA Onshore 75pts
321211 • Motor Mechanic (General)
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 10 Sep 2025
11 Jul 2023 491 WA Onshore 85pts
262113 • Systems Administrator
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 12 Aug 2025
11 Jul 2023 491 NSW Onshore 65pts
233411 • Electronics Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 01 Apr 2025
10 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 80pts
225113 • Marketing Specialist
Submitted Visa Application
Waiting for 2Y 9M 22D Online 246 days ago
10 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 70pts
233211 • Civil Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Waiting for 2Y 9M 22D Online 362 days ago
10 Jul 2023 491 ACT Offshore 80pts
232413 • Multimedia Designer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 10 Nov 2025
10 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 95pts
225111 • Advertising Specialist
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 11 Nov 2025
10 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 75pts
233211 • Civil Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 10 Dec 2025
10 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 70pts
242111 • University Lecturer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 17 Nov 2025
10 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 75pts
132111 • Corporate Services Manager
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 19 Aug 2025
10 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 65pts
233512 • Mechanical Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 11 Mar 2025
09 Jul 2023 491 WA Offshore 90pts
233411 • Electronics Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 07 Nov 2025
09 Jul 2023 491 ACT Offshore 75pts
311411 • Chemistry Technician
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 20 Aug 2025
09 Jul 2023 491 NSW Onshore 75pts
121313 • Dairy Cattle Farmer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 26 Mar 2025
08 Jul 2023 491 SA Offshore 85pts
312111 • Architectural Draftsperson
Submitted Visa Application
Waiting for 2Y 9M 24D Online 607 days ago
08 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 65pts
313112 • ICT Customer Support Officer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 07 Nov 2025
08 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 75pts
411311 • Diversional Therapist
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 14 Sep 2023
07 Jul 2023 491 QLD Offshore 85pts
234411 • Geologist
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 21 Aug 2025
07 Jul 2023 491 ACT Offshore 75pts
242111 • University Lecturer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 07 Nov 2025
07 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 85pts
312212 • Civil Engineering Technician
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 06 Nov 2025
07 Jul 2023 491 TAS Onshore 70pts
351311 • Chef
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 05 May 2025
07 Jul 2023 491 TAS Onshore 65pts
221111 • Accountant (General)
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 30 Apr 2025
06 Jul 2023 491 ACT Offshore 70pts
312211 • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Submitted Visa Application
Waiting for 2Y 9M 26D Online 147 days ago
06 Jul 2023 491 NT Offshore 75pts
263212 • ICT Support Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 09 Dec 2025
06 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 65pts
233211 • Civil Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 12 Nov 2025
06 Jul 2023 491 NT Offshore 80pts
223111 • Human Resource Adviser
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 07 Nov 2025
06 Jul 2023 491 NT Offshore 65pts
121216 • Mixed Crop Farmer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 07 Nov 2025
06 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 75pts
233311 • Electrical Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 07 Nov 2025
06 Jul 2023 491 NT Onshore 85pts
233411 • Electronics Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 26 Aug 2025
06 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 65pts
511112 • Program or Project Administrator
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 19 Mar 2025
06 Jul 2023 491 NT Offshore 85pts
233512 • Mechanical Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 06 Nov 2023
05 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 70pts
133111 • Construction Project Manager
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 18 Nov 2025
05 Jul 2023 491 NSW Offshore 75pts
233211 • Civil Engineer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 06 Nov 2025
05 Jul 2023 491 ACT Offshore 80pts
225212 • ICT Business Development Manager
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 18 Aug 2025
05 Jul 2023 491 TAS Onshore 65pts
261312 • Developer Programmer
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 08 May 2025
05 Jul 2023 491 TAS Onshore 65pts
221213 • External Auditor
Submitted Visa Application
Granted on 24 Mar 2025

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