๐ Daily Activity Report: 05 February 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled visas (subclasses 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE CPM | 29 Apr 2025 โ 05 Feb 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE Software Engineer | 27 Apr 2025 โ 05 Feb 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 491 ACT | OFFSHORE Electrical Engineer | 26 Jan 2025 โ 05 Feb 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE Accountant | 02 Feb 2025 โ 05 Feb 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Software Engineer | 20 Dec 2024 โ 05 Feb 2026 | 23 Jan 2026 Medicals |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE General Practitioner | 28 Nov 2025 โ 05 Feb 2026 | 15 Jan 2026 Character Certificate |
| 189 | ONSHORE Environmental Scientist NEC | 22 Nov 2025 โ 05 Feb 2026 | None |
| 491 SA | OFFSHORE Financial Investment Adviser | 01 Nov 2024 โ 05 Feb 2026 | 05 Jan 2026, 04 Feb 2026 Partner English |
| 491 VIC | OFFSHORE Primary School Teacher | 06 Jan 2026 โ 05 Feb 2026 | 14 Jan 2026 Medicals |
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Software Engineer | 23 Dec 2023 โ 05 Feb 2026 | 04 Apr 2025 State PCC, Employment, Medicals; 22 Dec 2025 Newborn docs; 21 Jan 2026 Newborn Medicals |
| 491 SA | OFFSHORE Environmental Scientist | 15 Dec 2023 โ 05 Feb 2026 | 08 Oct 2025 Spouse English, Remedicals |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | OFFSHORE - | 09 Apr 2025 | 05 Feb 2026 Partner Medical |
QLD Invitation Round win 05 Feb 2026
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 QLD | OFFSHORE Aircon and Refrigeration Mechanic | 70 | - |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Carpenter | 65 | - |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE CPM | 80+5 | Age 30, Exp 10, Partner 5, Superior English |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE CPM | 80+5 | Age 25, Exp 15, Partner 5, Superior English |
| 491 QLD | OFFSHORE Electrician | 65 | - |
| 491 QLD | OFFSHORE Electrical Linesworker | 70 | - |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Metal Fabricator | 75 | - |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Metal Machinist | 70 | - |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Physiotherapist | 75+5 | 10 pts offshore exp, 7:13 AM Pakistan time |
| 491 QLD | OFFSHORE Plumber | 70 | - |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Production Manager | 85 | Age 25, English 20, Edu 15, Exp 15, Partner 5 |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE RN Community Health | 80 | - |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE RN Medical | 70 | - |
| 491 QLD | OFFSHORE Secondary School Teacher | 85 | - |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests observed today primarily involved medicals and remedicals, particularly for partners and newborns. Character certificates (PCC/AFP) were also requested. One case involved partner English proficiency documentation. The VIC190 Software Engineer case demonstrated extended processing due to pregnancy notification and subsequent newborn documentation requirements, with multiple S56 requests issued over the application period. Priority occupation grants (General Practitioner, Primary School Teacher) showed expedited processing with minimal S56 intervention, consistent with Ministerial Direction 105.
Useful Resources
- QLD Round Data: https://smartvisaguide.com/database
- S56 Request Details: https://smartvisaguide.com/aprajesh
๐ด 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 This data represents crowdsourced information and is a subset of total activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects community-reported outcomes; complete round data is held exclusively by the issuing state.
Useful Links
๐จ๐ปโ๐ซ Book IELTS ๐พ FOI ๐งฎ Calculator ๐ณ๏ธ FY2025-26 Guide to Australian PR
๐ FY2025-26 Migration Planning Levels ๐ Frequently Asked Questions ๐ Useful phone numbers and emails ๐ Visa Application Document List ๐๏ธ Guide to Housing, Jobs and Community ๐ฒ Whatsapp Groups โ๏ธ Book Consultation to explore your 189/190/491 Skilled Visa Options
QLD Invitation Round 05 Feb 2026: Points inclusive of state points. Crowdsourced data. Data has been uploaded into our database - 491 OFFSHORE Aircon and Refrigeration Mechanic 70 pts - 190 OFFSHORE Carpenter 65 pts - 190 OFFSHORE CPM 80+5 pts, Age 30 pts, Experience 10 pts, Partner 5 pts, Superior English - 190 OFFSHORE CPM 80+5 pts, Age 25 pts, Experience 15 pts, Partner 5 pts, Superior English - - 491 OFFSHORE Electrician 65 pts - 491 OFFSHORE Electrical Linesworker 70 pts - 190 OFFSHORE Metal Fabricator 75 pts - 190 OFFSHORE Metal Machinist 70 pts - 190 OFFSHORE Physiotherapist 75+5 pts, 10 pts offshore work exp, 7:13 AM Pakistan time - 491 OFFSHORE Plumber 70 pts - 190 OFFSHORE Production Manager 85 pts (Age 25, English 20, Edu 15, Exp 15, Partner 5) - 190 OFFSHORE RN Medical 70 pts - 190 OFFSHORE RN Community Health 80 pts - 491 OFFSHORE Secondary School Teacher 85 pts