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๐Ÿ“™ Daily Activity Report: 04 Feb 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for skilled migration subclasses 189, 190, and 491 based on community-shared data for 04 February 2026.

Visa Grants

Subclass State Location Occupation Lodge โ†’ Grant S56 Date Detail
190 QLD Offshore Civil Engineer 06 Nov 2024 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 06 Jan 2026 Evidence of relationship
190 VIC Onshore ICT Business Analyst 14 Feb 2025 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 UNKNOWN
190 WA Onshore Secondary School Teacher 10 Jun 2025 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 UNKNOWN
190 SA Offshore Marketing 13 Mar 2024 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 01 Oct 2025 Medical+PCC
190 SA Offshore Metal Fabricator 02 Nov 2024 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 05 Jan 2026 Transcript
190 SA Offshore Mining Engineer 08 Nov 2024 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 07 Jan 2026 Polio Certificates
190 TAS Onshore Environmental Research Scientist 04 Nov 2024 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 04 Jan 2026 Medical+Polio
190 TAS Onshore Motor Mechanic 07 Nov 2024 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 08 Jan 2026 UNKNOWN
190 - Offshore Software Engineer 06 Nov 2024 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 06 Jan 2026 Remedicals
190 WA Onshore Civil Engineering 07 Nov 2024 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 07 Jan 2026 Polio Certificate
189 - Onshore Statistician 18 Sep 2025 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 29 Jan 2026 UNKNOWN
189 - Onshore Registered Nurse NEC 01 Sep 2025 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 UNKNOWN
491 VIC Onshore Construction Nov 2024 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 UNKNOWN
491 ACT Onshore ICT Project Manager 29 Sep 2023 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 16 Sep 2025 UNKNOWN
491 SA Onshore Cafe/Restaurant Manager 21 Dec 2023 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 Oct 2025 Medical+Form 80
491 TAS Offshore Computer Network Engineer 01 Oct 2023 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 16 Sep 2025 Passport+Medicals
491 ACT Offshore Economist/Statistician 23 Dec 2023 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 Oct 2025 UNKNOWN
491 SA Offshore System Administrator 04 Apr 2025 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 NONE
491 WA - ICT Business Analyst 13 Dec 2023 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 08 Oct 2025 UNKNOWN
491 NSW Offshore Web Developer 07 Dec 2023 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 07 Oct 2025 Medical+AFP
491 QLD Offshore Analyst Programmer 01 Jun 2024 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 05 Jan 2026 Medicals+PCC
491 QLD Offshore Architectural Draftsperson 01 Jan 2024 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 UNKNOWN
491 ACT Offshore Production Manager 05 Oct 2023 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 16 Sep 2025 UNKNOWN
491 SA Offshore Pastrycook 11 Apr 2025 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 UNKNOWN
491 NT Offshore Construction Project Manager 30 Apr 2025 โ†’ 04 Feb 2026 UNKNOWN

S56 Trends

No new S56 requests were reported for 04 February 2026.

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

The most common S56 requests across all grants included: - Medical examinations and remedicals - frequently requested for applications lodged in late 2024 and early 2025 - Polio certificates - particularly for SA and WA state nominations - Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) - standard requirement for offshore applicants - Evidence of relationship - for applications claiming partner points - AFP checks - for onshore applicants - Educational transcripts - for verification of overseas qualifications

Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) showed faster processing times. The Secondary School Teacher grant (WA 190) processed in approximately 8 months, while non-priority occupations showed processing times ranging from 9 months to over 2 years.

Subclass 491 applications showed the widest variation in processing times, ranging from 9 months (NT Construction Project Manager) to over 2 years (TAS Computer Network Engineer, ACT ICT Project Manager). Subclass 190 applications generally processed within 3-15 months, while the two Subclass 189 grants processed in approximately 4-5 months.

๐Ÿ”” This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete grant data.

๐Ÿ”ด 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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@biotechy 8M ago Pinned

s56 requests on 04 Feb 2026: - To be updated

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@biotechy 8M ago

90 Granted Metal Fabricator Points Age 15 English 20 Education 10 Overseas Exp 15 Partner English 5 Timeline / Events - 04 Feb 2026 Visa Granted - 28 Jan 2026 Submitted Documents to comply with s56 - 05 Jan 2026 Received s56 Transcript for overseas qualification - 04 Nov Medicals - 02 Nov 2024 Submitted Visa Application - 13 Sep 2024 Received State Nomination Approval - 01 Sep 2024 Submitted Nomination Application to State - 19 Aug 2024 Received Preinvite from State - 25 Jul 2024 Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) - 26 May 2024 PTE Superior - 10 Sep 2022 IELTS Competent - 17 August 2019 IELTS Competent

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@biotechy 8M ago

491 Received the GOLDEN email yesterday all praises to HIM! State: SA Occupation: Pastrycook Points: 75 Family of 6 Submitted on: 11 April 2025 Medicals and Police Check: 4 May 2025 Grant received: 4 February 2026

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@biotechy 8M ago

Dol : 5th Oct 2023 S56 : 16th sept 2025 Grant 04 Feb 2026 Occupation : Production Manager State : ACT Offshore 491

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@biotechy 8M ago

Profile Summary for @zippypenguin9282 Nominated Occupation: 312111 Architectural Draftsperson Unit Group: 3121 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians Country of Residence: Sri Lanka Current Salary: AU$20,000 Assessing Authority: VETASSESS Skill Level: 2 Skilled Occupation List: STSOL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 2Y 1M 3D)

Total Points: 75 (excluding state points)

Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 10 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - 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 - 04 Feb 2026 * QLD491 * 90 pts * Visa Granted - 10 Jan 2024 * QLD491 * 90 pts * Completed Visa Medicals - 01 Jan 2024 * QLD491 * 90 pts * Submitted Visa Application

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@biotechy 8M ago

Visa granted finally! (491 QLD) for both me(primary applicant) and my wife(secondary)

Occupation: analyst programmer (261311)

Visa lodge date: June 1 2024

s56: Jan 5 2026 (expired medicals and PCC)

Grant: Feb 4, 2026

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@biotechy 8M ago

GOLDEN EMAIL RECIEVED - 190 WA Occupation: Secondary School Teacher, 70 points Single, Master degree, no work experience claimed, proficient English (IELTS academic: L:9, S: 8.5, R:9, W: 7.5) Pre-Invite: 27.03.25 Invitation: 09.06.25 Visa lodged: 10.06.25 Medicals: 15.07.25 Grant: 04.02.26

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@biotechy 8M ago

Profile Summary for @zippyfox1148 Nominated Occupation: 261212 Web Developer Unit Group: 2612 Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers Country of Residence: India Assessing Authority: ACS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: STSOL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 2Y 1M 28D)

Total Points: 75 (excluding state points)

Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 10 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0

Timeline / Events - 04 Feb 2026 * NSW491 * 90 pts * Visa Granted - 13 Oct 2025 * NSW491 * 90 pts * Visa Status Update in Immi Account Updated the Immi account that I have provided all the requested S56 information. Now the status changed from Initial Assessment to Further Assessment. - 10 Oct 2025 * NSW491 * 90 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer My spouse completed medical examinations on 08/10/2025. I completed medical examinations on 09/10/2025. Submitted AFP clearance for both applicants on 10/10/2025. - 07 Oct 2025 * NSW491 * 90 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer S56 medical examination requests received for both applicants. Additionally, an S56 request for AFP has been issued for the spouse. - 07 Dec 2023 * NSW491 * 90 pts * Submitted Visa Application

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@biotechy 8M ago

VIC 190 Onshore ICI BA Lodged 14 Feb 2025 Grant today 90 pts

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@biotechy 8M ago

Got 491 grant today

ICT Business Analyst DOL: 13 Dec 2023 S56 8th Oct 2025 Grant: Feb 4, 2025 WA

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@biotechy 8M ago

Got 491 Grant today SA

System Administrator (offshore) Date of lodgement: 04 April 2025 No s56 Visa grant: Feb 4, 2026

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@biotechy 8M ago

Finally 190 Qld granted Civil Engineer 90 pts with skilled partner Visa lodged 06/11/2024 Received s56 for evidence of relationship- 06/01/2026 Responded on 13/01/2026 Grant Received on 04/02/2026

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@biotechy 8M ago

Got 491 Grant today ACT

Economist and Statistician couple (offshore)

Date of lodgement: 23 December 2023 S56 : October 2025 Visa grant: Feb 4, 2026

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@biotechy 8M ago

Profile Summary for @cheekysquirrel4818 Nominated Occupation: 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer Unit Group: 2631 Computer Network Professionals Country of Residence: India Assessing Authority: ACS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 2Y 4M 3D)

Total Points: 70 (excluding state points)

Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 10 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 5

Timeline / Events - 04 Feb 2026 * TAS491 * 85 pts * Visa Granted - 19 Sep 2025 * TAS491 * 85 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Done Medicals - 18 Sep 2025 * TAS491 * 85 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Passport uploaded - 16 Sep 2025 * TAS491 * 85 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Received S56 for Passport & Medicals - 01 Oct 2023 * TAS491 * 85 pts * Submitted Visa Application

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@biotechy 8M ago

Got the gold mail today! marketing offshore lodge 13 mar 2024 s56 request 1 oct 2025 medical+pcc grant 4 feb 2026 190 grant

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@biotechy 8M ago

491 Visa Granted 70 pts Lodged 21 dec 2023 Granted Today S56 asked on OCT 2025 medical and form 80 State SA Cafe and Resturant Manager onshore called immigration today morning for an update

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@biotechy 8M ago

Profile Summary for @snappytiger1507 Nominated Occupation: 133111 Construction Project Manager Unit Group: 1331 Construction Managers Country of Residence: Pakistan Assessing Authority: VETASSESS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 9M 5D)

Total Points: 75 (excluding state points)

Points Breakdown: - Age: 15 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 5

Timeline / Events - 04 Feb 2026 * NT491 * 90 pts * Visa Granted - 26 May 2025 * 75 pts * Received English Test Results Received 79 each. My points become 75 for 189 from 65. - 30 Apr 2025 * NT491 * 90 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 15 Apr 2025 * NT491 * 90 pts * Completed Visa Medicals Medical Health Declaration provided before visa application - 10 Apr 2025 * NT491 * 90 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 08 Apr 2025 * NT491 * 90 pts * General Received Declaration for 491 at 65+15=80 points. - 23 Jul 2024 * NT491 * 90 pts * Submitted State Registration of Interest (ROI) Submitted ROI and paid AUD-300 on 23 July 2024.

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@biotechy 8M ago

190 granted today!!!! WA - Civil Engineering - Onshore - Points 85 Lodge date - 7 Nov 2024 S56 - 7 Jan 2026 (Polio Certificate) S56 submitted - 10 Jan 2026 Granted - 4 Feb 2026

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@biotechy 8M ago

Software Engineer (offshore) 190 Date of lodgement: Nov 6, 2024 S56 (remedicals for partner): Jan 6, 2026 Visa grant: Feb 4, 2026

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@biotechy 8M ago

Got 491 grant today VIC Grant today Construction sector Due to medical issues process stop and done treatment finish Visa lodge nov 2024

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@biotechy 8M ago

491 Onshore Dol 29 sep 2023 S56 16 sep 2025 Granted on 04/02/2026 ACT, ICT project manager

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@biotechy 8M ago

Subclass 190 โ€“ Motor Mechanic (Tasmania) โ€ข Nomination received: 04/11/2024 โ€ข Visa lodged: 07/11/2024 โ€ข S56 request: 08/01/2026 โ€ข Visa granted: 04/02/2026 Onshore

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@biotechy 8M ago

Got golden email today! 189 visa granted onshore 04/02/2026 Invited in aug 2025 round Lodged on 1/9/25. RN nec 85 points

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@biotechy 8M ago

After 9 years in Australia, 189 Finally granted!!!

Details below: Family of 4 Invited - 21 Aug 2025 Lodged - 18 Sept 2025 S56 request - 29 Jan 2026 Submitted s56 - 31 Jan 2026 Granted - 04 Feb 2026 Occupation - Statistician Point for EOI - 105 points

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@biotechy 8M ago

Profile Summary for @snappypenguin9510 Nominated Occupation: 322311 Metal Fabricator Unit Group: 3223 Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers Country of Residence: South Africa Assessing Authority: TRA Skill Level: 3 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 3M 2D)

Total Points: 65 (excluding state points)

Points Breakdown: - Age: 15 - English Language: 20 - Education: 10 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0

Timeline / Events - 04 Feb 2026 * SA190 * 70 pts * Visa Granted - 28 Jan 2026 * SA190 * 70 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Transcript submitted - 05 Jan 2026 * SA190 * 70 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Transcript for overseas qualification - 02 Nov 2024 * SA190 * 70 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 13 Sep 2024 * SA190 * 70 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 01 Sep 2024 * SA190 * 70 pts * Submitted Nomination Application to State - 19 Aug 2024 * SA190 * 70 pts * Received Preinvite from State - 25 Jul 2024 * 65 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)

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@biotechy 8M ago

FINALLY JUST RECEIVED OUR 190 GRANT (NOW!!!!)๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿธ๐Ÿพ ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST

EOI April 2024 TAS ROI preinvite : October 7th 2024 Final invite: November 2024 Lodged: Nov 4th 2024 S56: January 4th 2026 medical for my daughter that turns 10yr and polio certificates February 4th 2026 PR GRANTED Onshore

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@biotechy 8M ago

Profile Summary for @alibabar Nominated Occupation: 233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) Unit Group: 2336 Mining Engineers Country of Residence: Pakistan Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 2M 27D)

Total Points: 65 (excluding state points)

Points Breakdown: - Age: 15 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 15 - Unskilled Partner: 0 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0

Timeline / Events - 04 Feb 2026 * SA190 * 70 pts * Visa Granted - 12 Jan 2026 * SA190 * 70 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Polio Certificates - 07 Jan 2026 * SA190 * 70 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer To submit updated Polio Certificates - 08 Nov 2024 * SA190 * 70 pts * Submitted Visa Application Submitted Visa Application

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