๐ Daily Activity Report: 17 Feb 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 17 February 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the skilled migration community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | Onshore Newspaper/Periodical Editor | 18 Nov 2024 โ 17 Feb 2026 | None |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Urban & Regional Planner | 15 Nov 2024 โ 17 Feb 2026 | None |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Chef | 18 Nov 2024 โ 17 Feb 2026 | None |
| 190 SA | Onshore Electrical Engineer | 18 Nov 2024 โ 17 Feb 2026 | None |
| 190 VIC | Offshore ICT BA | 16 Nov 2024 โ 17 Feb 2026 | Unknown |
| 190 VIC | Offshore ICT BA | 15 Nov 2024 โ 17 Feb 2026 | Unknown |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Management Accountant | Nov 2024 โ 17 Feb 2026 | Unknown |
| 189 | Onshore ECT | 05 Sep 2025 โ 17 Feb 2026 | None |
| 491 NT | Offshore Software Engineer | 20 Jun 2025 โ 17 Feb 2026 | None |
| 491 NT | Offshore HR Manager | 20 Jun 2025 โ 17 Feb 2026 | None |
| 491 NSW | Offshore Cabler (Data/Telecom) | 21 Jun 2025 โ 17 Feb 2026 | None |
| 491 NT | Offshore Engineering Manager | 16 Jun 2025 โ 17 Feb 2026 | None |
| 491 NSW | Offshore Production Manager | 30 Jun 2025 โ 17 Feb 2026 | 16 Feb 2026 Polio Vaccination |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Engineering Technologist | 29 May 2025 โ 17 Feb 2026 | None |
| 491 | Unknown Welfare Worker | 11 Jun 2025 โ 17 Feb 2026 | None |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 TAS | Onshore Unknown | 18 Nov 2024 | 17 Feb 2026 PCC, Employment Evidence |
| 190 | Onshore Unknown | 19 Nov 2024 | 17 Feb 2026 Medical |
| 190 | Offshore (PK) External Auditor | 14 Nov 2024 | 17 Feb 2026 Australian Employment, PCC |
| 190 | Onshore Unknown | 13 Nov 2024 | 17 Feb 2026 PCC, Medical |
Invitation Activity
| State Subclass | Occupation | Points | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NT 491 | Chef | 90 | 17 Feb 2026 |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests continue to focus on standard documentation requirements. Four S56 requests were reported for 17 February 2026, all for Subclass 190 applications lodged in November 2024. Common requests include:
Medical Documentation: Two applicants received requests for medical examinations or remedicals, consistent with standard processing requirements for applications where medicals have expired (over 12 months old).
Police Clearance Certificates: Three of the four S56 requests included PCC requirements. One offshore applicant from Pakistan was specifically asked for police certificates showing all cities of residence within their home country. Another onshore applicant noted that additional attestation was required for their country of origin.
Employment Evidence: Two requests included employment-related documentation, with one specifically requesting evidence of Australian employment.
The S56 requests align with typical visa processing requirements and do not indicate any unusual patterns. All requests were issued for applications lodged approximately three months prior, suggesting these are part of routine case officer assessments rather than delayed processing.
Useful Resources
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News and Updates
NT 491 Invitation Activity: One invitation was issued for Chef occupation at 90 points on 17 February 2026. The applicant had submitted their ROI on 06 January 2026 and signed the declaration form on 06 February 2026, indicating a processing time of approximately 6 weeks from ROI to invitation.
โ ๏ธ Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI-generated summary of the comments below 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.
๐ This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data on visa grants and invitations. For invitation rounds, only the nominating state has access to comprehensive round statistics.
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s56 requests for 17 Feb 2026: - 190 ONSHORE Lodged 19 Nov 2024 s56 for Medical - 190 ONSHORE Lodged 18 Nov 2024 s56 for PCC and Employment Evidence, TAS - 190 OFFSHORE (PK) Lodged 14 Nov 2024 for Australian employment & police certificates for me and spouse that shows all the cities we have been within our country, External Auditor - 190 ONSHORE Lodged 13 Nov 2024 s56 for PCC and Medical (I had updated the PCC but they required additional attestation for my country and medicals have been over a year so have booked to redo)