📙 Daily Activity Report: 09 Apr 2026 This report summarises...
@gregormendel (2W ago| Updated 2W ago)📙 Daily Activity Report: 09 Apr 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled migration visas (subclass 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 20 Dec 2024 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 20 Oct 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE (Occupation Not Stated) | 08 Dec 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 491 WA | ONSHORE Pharmacy Technician | 02 Apr 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 New Born |
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE Civil Engineer | 09 Apr 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Construction Project Manager | 31 Mar 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Construction Project Manager | 09 Apr 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Architect | 09 Apr 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 NSW | ONSHORE (Occupation Not Stated) | 25 Jan 2025 | 09 Apr 2026 Polio |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
One S56 request was reported for a 491 NSW onshore applicant who lodged on 25 January 2025. The request was for Polio vaccination documentation. This represents a routine health requirement request during visa processing.
For the WA 491 Pharmacy Technician grant, an S56 was issued on 25 March 2026 for a newborn addition to the application. The applicant had previously updated change of conditions for the baby on 20 February 2026. The visa was granted within two weeks of the S56 submission.
Processing Time Observations
Priority Occupations: The WA 491 Pharmacy Technician (priority occupation) case showed processing from lodgement (02 April 2025) to grant (09 April 2026) in approximately 12 months, despite an S56 request for a newborn.
Non-Priority Occupations: Processing times for non-priority occupations varied significantly: - VIC 190 ICT Business Analyst: approximately 16 months (20 Dec 2024 → 09 Apr 2026) - VIC 190 Computer Network and Systems Engineer: approximately 6 months (20 Oct 2025 → 09 Apr 2026), reported as direct grant with no S56 - NSW 190 Civil Engineer: approximately 12 months (09 Apr 2025 → 09 Apr 2026) - TAS 190: approximately 4 months (08 Dec 2025 → 09 Apr 2026)
⚠️ 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.
📊 This data represents a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete grant and invitation data.
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s56 requests for 09 Apr 2026: - 491 ONSHORE Lodged 25 Jan 2025 s56 for Polio, NSW Pathway 1
VIC 190 Visa Grant in 6months(Non Priority) Preinvite: 9 Oct 2025 ITA: 17 Oct 2025 Lodged: 20 Oct 2025 Grant: 9 Apr 2026 263111 CNSE Claimed all experience including deduction from ACS 90+5 pts Superior english Skilled partner (Priority occupation Teacher) onshore direct grant (no s56, no form 80, etc)
Subclass VIC 190 Visa Granted Occupation: ICT Business Analyst Points: 90 + 5 (State Nomination) Skilled Partner: No Timeline: EOI Lodged: August 2024 Initial Invite: 21/10/2024 Final Invite: 18/12/2024 Visa Application Lodged: 20/12/2024 Visa Grant: 09/04/2026
GOLDEN EMAIL RECIEVED 09/04/2026 491 Onshore Family of 3 Pharmacy technician WA 75 ( Priority Occupation) but i had 80 points Eoi submitted - November 2024 Invitation. - December 2024 nomination. - March 2025 visa filed. - 02 April 2025 Medical. - 09 April 2025 change of contion update for baby - 20 Feb 2026 S56. - 25 March 2026 for new bornand submitted same day Visa Grant. - 09 April 2025
TAS 190 Onshore 65 pts Lodged 08 Dec 2025 Granted today
Enrolled Nurse
Why we can see 190 grants more than 491 grants? any reason or logic behind this?
Profile Summary for @marcopishu Nominated Occupation: 233211 Civil Engineer Unit Group: 2332 Civil Engineering Professionals Country of Residence: Philippines Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia Skill Level: 1 Skilled Occupation List: MLTSSL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 1Y)
Total Points: 85 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 30 - 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: 0
Timeline / Events - 09 Apr 2026 * NSW190 * 90 pts * Visa Granted - 10 Mar 2026 * NSW190 * 90 pts * General Proactively updated security clearance - 21 Apr 2025 * NSW190 * 90 pts * Completed Visa Medicals - 14 Apr 2025 * NSW190 * 90 pts * Booked Medicals for Visa - 09 Apr 2025 * NSW190 * 90 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 02 Apr 2025 * NSW190 * 90 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 02 Apr 2025 * NSW190 * 90 pts * Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa - 26 Mar 2025 * NSW190 * 90 pts * Submitted Nomination Application to State - 25 Mar 2025 * NSW190 * 90 pts * Received Preinvite from State - 11 Jan 2025 * NSW190 * 90 pts * Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)