๐ Daily Activity Report: 01 May 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled migration pathways based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Internal Auditor | 07 Feb 2025 โ 01 May 2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 491 SA | ONSHORE Community Worker | 21 Apr 2026 โ 01 May 2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 190 Unknown | ONSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 24 Jan 2025 โ 01 May 2026 | 13 Apr 2026 Medicals |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Unknown | ONSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 24 Jan 2025 | 13 Apr 2026 Medicals |
The S56 request for medicals was completed on 20 April 2026, with the visa granted shortly after on 01 May 2026.
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 SA | OFFSHORE Architectural Draftsperson | 80 | Age 25, Edu 15, Single 10, Work Exp 15 |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE Electrician General | 65 | Age 15, Edu 10, English 10, Partner 10, Work Exp 15 |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE RN Medical | 80 | Work Exp 15, Partner 5 |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Carpenter | - | Salary $84K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Civil Engineering Technician | - | Salary $79K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Geotechnical Engineer | - | Salary $82K |
| 491 SA | ONSHORE HR Advisor | 95 | Salary $90K, SA Graduate |
| 491 SA | ONSHORE Network Administrator | 110 | Superior English, SA Govt employer $80K, 1.7 yrs exp (applied 190, invited 491) |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE RN Aged Care | 70 | Salary $99.5K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE RN Critical Care & Emergency | - | Salary $74K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE RN nec | 75 | - |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Secondary School Teacher | - | Salary $83K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Software & Applications Programmer | - | Salary $80K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Taxation Accountant | - | Salary $95K |
VIC also conducted an invitation round today.
Trends and Patterns
S56 Activity: Minimal S56 activity reported today, with only one medical request noted. The quick turnaround from medical completion (20 April 2026) to grant (01 May 2026) suggests efficient processing once health requirements are satisfied.
Invitation Patterns: SA conducted a significant invitation round covering both 190 and 491 subclasses across diverse occupations. Health occupations (Registered Nurses) featured prominently, consistent with priority processing categories. The round included both onshore and offshore applicants, with points ranging from 65 to 110 (inclusive of state nomination points). Notably, one Network Administrator applicant applied for 190 but received a 491 invitation instead.
Useful Resources
- VIC Invitation Round Data Collection: https://smartvisaguide.com/posts/15266
- SA Invitation Database: https://smartvisaguide.com/database
News and Updates
Victoria (VIC) conducted an invitation round on 01 May 2026. South Australia (SA) also ran a substantial invitation round on the same date, inviting candidates across multiple occupations for both 190 and 491 subclasses.
๐ This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total activity. Only DHA and individual states possess complete data. For invitation rounds, only the state has comprehensive round information.
๐ด Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI 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. Please consume this information with appropriate caution.
Useful Links
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๐ฃ Latest SA Invitation Round 01 May 2026:
Data is crowdsourced from multiple sources. Points inclusive of state points. Data will be updated into our database at the end of the day.
Data collected so far: - 491 OFFSHORE Architectural Draftsperson 80 pts, age 25, edu 15, single 10, work exp 15 - 190 OFFSHORE Electrician General 65 pts, Age 15, Edu 10, English 10, Skilled Partner 10, Work Exp 15 - 491 ONSHORE HR Advisor 95 pts, 90K salary, SA Graduate - 491 ONSHORE Network Administrator 110 pts, Superior English, SA Govt employer with 80K salary, 1.7 yrs work exp (applied for 190, invited for 491) - 190 ONSHORE RN Aged Care 70 pts, $99.5K salary - 190 ONSHORE RN nec 75 pts - 190 OFFSHORE RN Medical 80 pts, 15 pts work exp, Partner 5
Following invites do not have complete information: Occupation Salary (AUD) Taxation Accountant $95,000 Carpenter $84,000 Secondary School Teacher $83,000 Geotechnical Engineer $82,000 Software & Applications Programmer $80,000 Civil Engineering Technician $79,000 Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) $74,000
Some more invites with incompete information:
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