๐ Daily Activity Report: 03 Feb 2026 This report summarises...
@gregormendel (3W ago| Updated 2W ago)๐ Daily Activity Report: 03 Feb 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 for 03 February 2026.
1. Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | ONSHORE Agricultural Consultant | 19 Dec 2025 โ 03 Feb 2026 | - |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Civil Engineer | 02 Dec 2024 โ 03 Feb 2026 | 29 Jan 2026 Medical |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Software Engineer | 22 Jan 2025 โ 03 Feb 2026 | 28 Jan 2026 Medicals |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Software Engineer | 22 Jan 2025 โ 03 Feb 2026 | 27 Jan 2026 Medical |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Software Engineer | 06 Feb 2025 โ 03 Feb 2026 | 30 Jan 2026 Remedical (baby) |
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE Physiotherapist | 10 Apr 2025 โ 03 Feb 2026 | 02 Feb 2026 Polio |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Gas Fitter | 13 May 2025 โ 03 Feb 2026 | - |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Air Conditioning & Mechanical Services Plumber | 15 May 2025 โ 03 Feb 2026 | 02 Feb 2026 Polio |
| 190 WA | ONSHORE Urban & Regional Planner | 12 Mar 2025 โ 03 Feb 2026 | - |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE Telecommunications Engineer | 23 Feb 2025 โ 03 Feb 2026 | - |
2. S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | ONSHORE - | 03 Sep 2025 | 03 Feb 2026 Polio |
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE Civil Engineer | 25 Dec 2024 | 03 Feb 2026 Medical |
| 491 | OFFSHORE - | 28 Jun 2024 | 03 Feb 2026 Medicals |
3. Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Occupation | Points | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | ICT Business Analyst | 95 | 03 Feb 2026 | State Nomination Approval |
4. Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
The majority of S56 requests issued on 03 February 2026 were for medical examinations, including polio vaccinations. This pattern is consistent with recent trends where health-related documentation remains the primary reason for further information requests. Notably, S56 requests for polio certificates were issued to both onshore and offshore applicants across Subclass 189 and 190 visas.
For non-priority occupations (Software Engineers, Civil Engineers, ICT Business Analysts), visa processing times ranged from approximately 10 to 14 months. Priority occupations such as Physiotherapist demonstrated faster processing at approximately 10 months despite being offshore. Trade occupations (Gas Fitter, Plumber) processed in approximately 9 months.
VIC 190 grants dominated today's activity, with multiple Software Engineers receiving grants after S56 requests for medicals in late January 2026. The processing time for VIC 190 applications lodged in late 2024 and early 2025 appears to be between 10-14 months for non-priority occupations.
One applicant reported successfully requesting expedited processing due to employment and financial circumstances, receiving an S56 for medicals 10 days after contact with the department, followed by a grant 3 days after medical completion.
Useful Resources
- s56 Request Details: https://smartvisaguide.com/routledge245
News and Updates
No specific news or announcements were reported for this period.
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 Data Limitation: This report represents crowdsourced data and is therefore 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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s56 Requests on 03 Feb 2026: - 189 ONSHORE Lodged 03 Sep 2025 s56 for Polio - 190 OFFSHORE Lodged 25 Dec 2024 s56 for Medical, NSW Civil Engineer - 491 OFFSHORE Lodged 28 Jun 2024 s56 for Medicals
Golden email received โ VIC Onshore 190 PR granted! ๐ฆ๐บโจ Finally, itโs my turn to say PR holder! Timeline: โข Invitation: 13/11/2024 โข PR lodgment : 22/01/2025 โข S56 (Medicals): 28/01/2026 โข Grant: 03/02/2026 Occupation: Software Engineer (90 + 5 points) โข Age: 30 โข English: 20 โข Education: 10 โข Australian Experience: 10 โข Overseas Experience: 10 โข Skilled Partner: 10 Uploaded PCC ( Australian + Home Country ) proactively
VIC Onshore Civil Engineer - 85 points (190 grant) Superior english Salary ~100k Skilled partner but didnโt claim points (claimed only 5 for english) Pre invite - 08/10/2024 Application submitted- 09/10/2024 Nomination approval - 25/11/2024 Visa filed - 02/12/2024 Medicals - early December 2024 Feb -Indian PCC added 08/12/2025 - New born added 12/12/2025- New born on paper health assessment 19/01/2025 - called immigration and explained my situation of being offered a job which needs PR and my current financial condition for Fast track application 29/01/2025 - s56 for medical 30/01/2025 - Medical done 01/02/2025 - Medical updated in Immi account 03/02/2025 - Visa Grant
Just Received my grant
Air conditioning and Mechanical services plumber offshore QLD : Subclass 190 Preinvite: March 2025 Lodged: May 15th 2025 S56: 02/02/2026( polio vaccination) Granted: 03/02/2026
Hi, I just wanted to share that I got my 190 visa approved today
Occupation: Urban and Regional Planner State: WA We are family of three EOI Submitted: February 2024 Invitation received: November 2024 Nomination Approved: February 2025 Applied: 12 March 2025 Visa Grant: 03 February 2026 Onshore
Congratulations. Same occupation same state. Can you please share points breakdown? Thanksss
FINALLY! Received my 491 visa grant.โจ Timeline: (occupation - Telecommunications Enginner, onshore, 85 points, working in same occupation, primary applicant, family of 3) April 2024 - submitted EOI Nov 2024 - Nomination from Vic 23 Feb 2025 - Lodged visa 3 Feb 2026 - Granted No S56 No skilled partner
Profile Summary for @neethu28 Nominated Occupation: 261313 Software Engineer Unit Group: 2613 Software and Applications Programmers Country of Residence: Australia State of Residence: VIC Current Salary: AU$120,000 Assessing Authority: ACS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 11M 28D)
Total Points: 90 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 5 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Skilled Partner: 10 (Occupation: Software Engineer), Skill Level: 1, Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 03 Feb 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Visa Granted - 30 Jan 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Re medical for baby - 06 Feb 2025 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Submitted Visa Application
Profile Summary for @dream21 Nominated Occupation: 261313 Software Engineer Unit Group: 2613 Software and Applications Programmers Country of Residence: Australia State of Residence: VIC Current Salary: AU$120,000 Assessing Authority: ACS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted
Total Points: 90 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 10 - Australian Work Experience: 10 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Skilled Partner: 10 (Occupation: Software Engineer), Skill Level: 1, Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 03 Feb 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Visa Granted Finally received 190 Visa - 27 Jan 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Received request for medical examination - 22 Jan 2025 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Received State Nomination Approval
Profile Summary for @monicayyj Nominated Occupation: 261111 ICT Business Analyst Unit Group: 2611 ICT Business and Systems Analysts Country of Residence: Australia State of Residence: VIC Current Salary: AU$100,000 Assessing Authority: ACS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Invited
Total Points: 90 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 5 - Overseas Work Experience: 0 - Partner (PR/Citizen): 10 - Australian Study: 5 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 5
Timeline / Events - 03 Feb 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 15 Jan 2026 * VIC190 * 95 pts * Received Preinvite from State
This is an incredible journey for as from Subclass 500 to PR. 189 grant Skill assessment: August 2024 Occupation: Agricultural Consultant (onshore) Points: 85 EoI submission: Sept 2024 Invited: Nov 2025 Visa application: December 19, 2025 Visa granted: 03 Feb 2026
Finally 190 Visa Granted (NSW) after a long wait Occupation: Physiotherapist (Offshore) Pre-invite: 25/03/2025 DOI: 02/04/2025 Lodged: 10/04/2025 S.56: 02/02/2026 for polio certificate Visa Granted: 03/02/2026
QLD 190 Offshore Occupation: gas fitter Lodged: 13th may 2025 Granted: 3rd Feb 2026