๐ Daily Activity Report: 25 March 2026 This report...
@gregormendel (1M ago| Updated 1M ago)๐ Daily Activity Report: 25 March 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian Skilled Migration visas (subclasses 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant | S56 Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | OFFSHORE Economist | 13 Dec 2025 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 19 Feb 2026: - |
| 189 | ONSHORE Speech Pathologist | 24 Sep 2025 โ 24 Mar 2026 | None |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE Software Engineer | 11 Nov 2024 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 19 Jan 2026: PCC |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Project Administrator | 05 Jun 2025 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 19 Feb 2026: Polio, AFP, Form 80, Child Medicals |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Business Analyst | 25 Nov 2024 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 24 Feb 2026: Medicals, AFP |
| 190 NT | ONSHORE Accountant | 06 Nov 2024 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 04 Feb 2026: - |
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Chemical Engineer | 26 Nov 2024 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 24 Feb 2026: PCC Renewal |
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Aeronautical Engineer | 25 Nov 2023 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 19 Sep 2025: PCC, Polio, Employment, Medicals; 16 Jan 2026: Identity, Medicals (2nd baby) |
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Organisation & Methods Analyst | 06 Dec 2023 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 19 Sep 2025: Employment Evidence, Remedicals |
| 190 NSW | ONSHORE Welder (First Class) | 18 Mar 2025 โ 25 Mar 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Civil Engineer | 22 Jan 2026 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 23 Mar 2026: Form 1563 |
| 190 WA | ONSHORE Architect | 20 Jun 2025 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 20 Feb 2026: AFP |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Chef | 12 Dec 2024 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 29 Jan 2026: - |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE Production & Plant Engineer | 13 Jun 2025 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 19 Feb 2026: Polio |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE Biotechnologist | 24 Nov 2024 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 17 Feb 2026: PCC, Remedicals (daughter) |
| 491 WA | OFFSHORE CED | 28 Jun 2025 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 17 Feb 2026: PCC, Polio |
| 491 TAS | ONSHORE Enrolled Nurse | 02 May 2025 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 23 Feb 2026: Polio (main + secondary) |
| 491 SA | ONSHORE Internal Auditor | 09 Jan 2026 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 24 Feb 2026: Child Medical (chest x-ray) |
| 491 | ONSHORE - | 20 May 2025 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 17 Feb 2026: -; S64 payment today |
| 491 TAS | ONSHORE Engineering Technologist | 10 Sep 2025 โ 25 Mar 2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 491 NT | OFFSHORE Mining Engineer | 07 Jun 2024 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 03 Mar 2026: Remedicals, PCC |
| 491 | OFFSHORE University Lecturer | 16 Sep 2025 โ 25 Mar 2026 | 19 Feb 2026: Child Medical |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | OFFSHORE Accountant | 09 Apr 2024 | 25 Mar 2026: Medical |
| 190 | OFFSHORE - | 23 Nov 2023 | 25 Mar 2026: Medical (2nd S56; 1st Sep 2025: Employment) |
| 491 | OFFSHORE - | 04 Jan 2025 | 25 Mar 2026: Polio, PCC |
Invitation Activity
No invitation round data was reported for 25 March 2026.
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
Priority vs Non-Priority Occupations: Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) continue to show faster processing times. The Enrolled Nurse (491 TAS) received a grant in approximately 10.8 months, while the Speech Pathologist (189) was granted in exactly 6 months. Non-priority occupations show significantly longer processing times, with some cases exceeding 24 months.
Common S56 Requests: The most frequent S56 requests include: - Medical-related: Remedicals, Polio certificates, and child medicals (particularly chest x-rays for children turning 11) - Police Clearance Certificates (PCC): Both Australian Federal Police (AFP) checks and overseas PCCs - Employment verification: Payslips, bank statements, and employment evidence - Identity documents: Particularly when adding newborns to applications
Multiple S56 Requests: Several applicants received multiple S56 requests during their visa processing journey. The VIC 190 Aeronautical Engineer case received two S56 requests (September 2025 and January 2026), primarily due to adding newborn babies to the application and expired health examinations.
Offshore vs Onshore Processing: Both offshore and onshore applicants experienced S56 requests, with no clear pattern indicating faster processing for either category. Processing times varied significantly based on occupation priority rather than location.
Family Size Impact: Family size does not appear to significantly impact processing times, though larger families (4-5 members) more frequently received S56 requests for child-related medicals and documentation.
โ ๏ธ DISCLAIMER: This blog post is an AI-generated summary of community comments and may be refreshed as additional data becomes available. Due to the crowdsourced and AI-generated nature of this content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution and verified against official sources.
๐ Data Limitations: 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, S56 requests, and invitations issued on this date.
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s56 requests for 25 Mar 2026: - 491 OFFSHORE Lodged 04 Jan 2025 s56 for Polio and PCC - 190 OFFSHORE Lodged 09 Apr 2024 s56 for Medical, Offshore Accountant - 190 OFFSHORE Lodged 23 Nov 2023 s56 for Medical. This is 2nd s56, first one was for employment verification in Sep 2025
Occupation: University Lecturer Points: 85 Off shore, Family of 4 491 Family Sponsored Date of Invitation: August 21, 2025 Date of lodgement: September 16, 2025 S56: February 19, 2026 Child Medical Date Granted: March 25, 2026
Lodged 11 Nov 2024 S56 19 Jan 2026 (for PCC) Final Submitted S56 22 Jan 2026( before 28 days submitted all receipt) Grant received date 25th March
Thanks a lot guys
State : SA Occupation : Software Engineer
Offshore
189 grant 24/03/2026 Speech pathologist (80pts) EOI submitted 19/02/2025 Invited 21/08/2025 Visa lodged 24/09/2025 Medical done 01/10/2025 Grant received 24/03/2026 at 3.51PM (exactly 6 months)
Family of 4, Offshore Biotechnologist -SA nominated at 90 points - no skilled partner Lodged Nov 24th 2024 S56 17th Feb 2026 for Overseas PCC and remedical for my daughter S56 response submitted Feb 24th Grant: 25th March ๐
TAS 190 Applied: 12 December 2024 S56 request: 29 January 2026 Visa granted: 25 March 2026 Chef โ family of 3
Occupation: Architect Family of four 60+5 PTE8+CCL 0 points from partner EOI๏ผMar2025 WA Graduate
190 Granted today๏ผ Thanks to the Lord! 20/6/2025 lodged 20/2/2026 S56 for AFP 25/3/2026 PR grant
Got my 491 Granted 25 March. Arrived in Tasmania 20 February 2025 Visa Applied 10 of September 2025 Got nomination in Gold category last year Engineering Technologist. Direct Grant Family of 3 Thanks Tasmania. Family of 3
- Occupation: Production and Plant Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
- Offshore: UAE ๐ฆ๐ช/Pakistan ๐ต๐ฐ
- Family of 4, POINTS: 90 (subclass 190)
- PTE TEST - (26/5/23)
- SKILL ASSESSMENT LODGED (21/2/24)
- SKILL ASSESSMENT RESULT (9/3/24)
- 190 EOI RECEIVED (29/4/25)
- 190 EOI LODGED (2/5/25)
- VISA INVITE (9/5/25)
- VISA LODGED - (13/6/25)
- MEDICALS (26/8/25)
- S56 request for polio certificate (19/2/26)
- S56 upload (23/2/26)
- VISA GRANTED (25/3/26)
Offshore 491 Visa Granted on 25/03/2026, Mining Engineer- NT, DOL- 07/06/2024, Invited on 12/04/2024, S56 for Remedical and PCC on 3/3/2026.
Profile Summary for @nuttyzebra2488 Nominated Occupation: 322313 Welder (First Class) Unit Group: 3223 Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers Country of Residence: Australia State of Residence: NSW Current Salary: AU$120,000 Assessing Authority: TRA Skill Level: 3 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 7D)
Total Points: 65 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 10 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 5 - Overseas Work Experience: 0 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 5 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 25 Mar 2026 * NSW190 * 70 pts * Visa Granted - 19 Jan 2026 * NSW190 * 70 pts * Received Assessment Commencement Email - 18 Mar 2025 * NSW190 * 70 pts * Submitted Visa Application
Golden email received๐ 189 PR grant Offshore Economist - 90 points Invite Received on 13 Nov 2025 Visa lodged 13 Dec 2025 S56 Request received 19 Feb 2026 Visa Grant - 25 Mar 2026 No skilled partner points claimed Family of 3
Profile Summary for @circuitfog Nominated Occupation: 224712 Organisation and Methods Analyst Unit Group: 2247 Management and Organisation Analysts Country of Residence: India Assessing Authority: VETASSESS Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: STSOL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 2Y 3M 19D)
Total Points: 85 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Single: 10 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 25 Mar 2026 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Visa Granted - 27 Sep 2025 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Visa Status Update in Immi Account Status moved from "Initial Assessment" to "Further Assessment" - 26 Sep 2025 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 19 Sep 2025 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Evidence of employment (all payslips and bank statements reflecting salary from previous employers) Immigration Health Examinations (as previous Health examinations are no longer valid) - 07 Dec 2023 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Completed Visa Medicals - 06 Dec 2023 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 20 Nov 2023 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Received State Nomination Approval
Profile Summary for @bilalanwar Nominated Occupation: 233911 Aeronautical Engineer Unit Group: 2339 Other Engineering Professionals Country of Residence: Pakistan Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 2Y 4M)
Total Points: 80 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 10 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Skilled Partner: 10 (Occupation: Engineering Technologist), Skill Level: 1, Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 25 Mar 2026 * VIC190 * 85 pts * Visa Granted Alhamdullilah Visa granted to a family of four after 27 months. - 29 Jan 2026 * VIC190 * 85 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Clicked the button "provided all information as required" - 16 Jan 2026 * VIC190 * 85 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer received second s56 request
second baby added to the application Mainly identity docs, and health examination required - 06 Oct 2025 * VIC190 * 85 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Submitted all the required documents and clicked the button - 19 Sep 2025 * VIC190 * 85 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer PCC Polio certificate Employment proof Health Examinations
Newborn baby added to the application - 05 Dec 2023 * VIC190 * 85 pts * Completed Visa Medicals Completed visa medicals for myself and my wife - 25 Nov 2023 * VIC190 * 85 pts * Submitted Visa Application Submitted SC190 VIC visa for a family of 2 - 13 Oct 2023 * VIC190 * 85 pts * Received Preinvite from State - 06 Sep 2023 * VIC190 * 85 pts * Received Skill Assessment Approval - 27 Jul 2023 * VIC190 * 85 pts * Applied for Skill Assessment - 14 Jul 2023 * VIC190 * 85 pts * Started Skilled Migration Process
I received my golden email for 491 today few hours ago. Thank you very much to this group and everyone for the suggestion and advice.
Applied 20may 2025 Recieved s56 on 17 Feb 2026 Submitted s56 20 Feb 2026 Received s64 today did payment today and received 491 just now.
Hi Guys, just a quick update, I got the 190 visa today. Occupatio: Civil Engineer - QLD graduate stream. Points: 85 +5 Timeline: 1. QLD pre-invite 15/12/25 2. Approval of nomination: 12/1/2026. 3. Application lodgment 22/1/26 4. RFI - form 1563, 23/3/26 5. Grant - 25/3/26. My current role is Senior Groundwater Civil Engineer
My visa 491 has been granted today, 25 Mar 2026
Internal Auditor- 95 pts, husband has no pte ๐ Roi- 24 Nov 2025 Pre-invite- 2 Dec 2025 Final invite- 22 Dec 2025 Visa lodged 9 Jan 2026 Medicals done 14 Jan 2026 S56 request 24 Feb 2026 (medical for my daughter who turned 11 to do chest xray, done 28 Feb 2026) Family of 5 onshore, SA graduate
Too quick for 491 and we have been waiting since last year with no progress.
Profile Summary for @sillychicken8006 Nominated Occupation: 411411 Enrolled Nurse (Priority) Unit Group: 4114 Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses Country of Residence: Australia State of Residence: TAS Current Salary: AU$70,000 Current Status: Visa Granted (in 10M 23D)
Total Points: 80 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 5 - Overseas Work Experience: 0 - Partner (Competent English): 5 - Australian Study: 5 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 25 Mar 2026 * TAS491 * 95 pts * Visa Granted Alhamdulillah, 491 granted today. Very thankful for how far I have come. A few more years to permanent residency now, and inshaAllah I will continue studying further in the fIeld I am truly passionate about. It took me 9.5 years to reach this stage. It has been a long journey with a lot of lessons, patience, setbacks, and growth. I always tried to do things the right way, but looking back, the biggest thing I lacked was proper planning. If anyone has followed my story, my biggest advice is this: Time is everything. Make decisions on time. Do not rely blindly on states. Strategise your visa properly and always have a Plan B. Things can change very quickly in Australia. Policies change, state priorities change, occupations move, and opportunities can close before you realise it. So do not waste time, do not get too comfortable, and do not assume things will work out on their own. Plan early, stay informed, keep improving yourself, and move with purpose. One good decision at the right time can save you years. - 24 Feb 2026 * TAS491 * 95 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Polio certificate provided for main and secondary applicant - 23 Feb 2026 * TAS491 * 95 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer S56 received Polio Vaccination Certificate - 15 May 2025 * TAS491 * 95 pts * Completed Visa Medicals Completed medical appointment - 11 May 2025 * TAS491 * 95 pts * Booked Medicals for Visa - 02 May 2025 * TAS491 * 95 pts * Submitted Visa Application In December, I thought everything was over. Everything I had worked for over the past eight years seemed to be going down the drain, and I felt like I had no options left. But then I came across my current migration agent, who mentored me throughout this journey, and within four months, I was able to secure an invitation.
All thanks to Allah Almighty. One important takeaway: always make the best of your situation. The grass isnT always greener on the other side. At one point in my life, I would have never been happy with รขโฌลjustรขโฌย a 491 visa, but after everything Iรขโฌโขve been through, the 491 feels like a blessing. Now, Iรขโฌโขm in the queue with others, waiting for the grant and the rest of the visa process. - 01 May 2025 * TAS491 * 95 pts * Received State Nomination Approval Received nomination confirmation and invitation to apply for 491 after 3 days of application. Main applicant + wife (secondary applicant) - 01 May 2025 * TAS491 * 95 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 28 Apr 2025 * 80 pts * Received Skill Assessment Approval ANMAC skills assessment approved in 5 weeks. - 28 Apr 2025 * TAS491 * 95 pts * Submitted Nomination Application to State Submitted Nomination Application. - 21 Apr 2025 * TAS491 * 95 pts * Received Preinvite from State Received invite same day as ROI submission. - 20 Apr 2025 * TAS491 * 95 pts * Submitted State Registration of Interest (ROI) Completed requirements for Gold Pass for Tasmania. - 19 Mar 2025 * 80 pts * Applied for Skill Assessment ANMAC modified skills assessment applied due to expiry if last skills assessment. - 23 Dec 2024 * 80 pts * General Due to low demand of ENs in South Australia and visa expiring soon, moved to outer regional town in Tasmania. Applied for a employer sponsored visa 407 in relevant field and bridging A granted - 04 Dec 2024 * SA190 * 85 pts * General ROI not invited Employer is not able to sponsor so Australian Dream ends here. Visa expiry is 7 Jan 2025 - 23 Aug 2024 * SA190 * 85 pts * Submitted State Registration of Interest (ROI) 85 Points including state points Living in SA for 2 years Working in greater Adelaide region for 2 years Lodged ROI for SA today - 30 Sep 2023 * SA491 * 95 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) Enrolled nurse Skills assessment by ANMAC received 06/04/2023 Applied EOI for South Australia state, awaiting response and new conditions from SA gov.
Profile Summary for @kros06 Nominated Occupation: 233111 Chemical Engineer Unit Group: 2331 Chemical and Materials Engineers Country of Residence: Philippines Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y 3M 27D)
Total Points: 85 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Skilled Partner: 10 (Occupation: Civil Engineer), Skill Level: 1, Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 5 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 25 Mar 2026 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Visa Granted Me and my husband (Civil Eng) finally got our grant! - 09 Mar 2026 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Submitted police clearance national - 24 Feb 2026 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Request for renewal of police clearance - 13 Nov 2025 * 189 * 85 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 26 Nov 2024 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 16 Oct 2024 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 16 Oct 2024 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 08 Oct 2024 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Received Preinvite from State - 08 Oct 2024 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Updated State Registration of Interest (ROI) - 23 Aug 2024 * 85 pts * Received Skill Assessment Approval - 23 Aug 2024 * VIC190 * 90 pts * Submitted State Registration of Interest (ROI) - 23 Aug 2024 * 189 * 85 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI) - 13 Aug 2024 * 85 pts * Applied for Skill Assessment
190 Onshore Visa lodged: 06/11/24 S56 request: 04/02/26 Visa grant: 25/03/26
Occupation: Accounting
State: NT (Northern Territory)
๐ 491 VISA GRANTED (WA) โ Alhamdulillah! ๐
๐Occupation: CED (Non-Priority) โญ Points: 90 (including state nomination points) ๐ซ Skilled Partner: โ ๐จ Invite Received: 09 June ๐ Lodged: 28 June 2025 ๐ S56: 17 February 2026 โ PCC & Polio ๐ Docs Submitted: 21 February โ Visa Granted: 25 March
PR wait over Pre invite 5/11/2024 Nomination 18/11/2024 Visa applied 25/11/2024 S56 request 24/02/2026 Medicals and AFP applied 06/03/2026 Grant today 25/03/2026 Occupation: Business Analyst -190 subclass, UTAS IT graduate.
Visa Grant SC 190. SA Occupation: Project Administrator Lodged: 05/06/โ25 s56: 19/02/โ26 (Polio, AFP, Form 80, Child Medicals) s56 submitted: 05/03/โ26 Grant: 25/03/โ26 Family of 4 Onshore