๐ Daily Activity Report: 20 May 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for skilled migration 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 Systems Analyst | 03 Feb 2025 โ 20 May 2026 | 20 Apr 2026 - UNKNOWN |
| 190 SA | Offshore Medical Laboratory Technician | Feb 2026 โ 20 May 2026 | 13 Apr 2026 - Proof of dependency |
| 491 QLD | Onshore Geotechnical Engineer | 15 Feb 2025 โ 20 May 2026 | 11 Apr 2026 - NCC + Polio |
| 190 NT | Onshore Motor Mechanic | 15 Jan 2025 โ 20 May 2026 | 30 Mar 2026 - Police Check |
| 190 SA | Onshore Software Engineer | 15 Jan 2025 โ 20 May 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 - Medical |
| 491 NSW | Onshore Telecommunication Engineer | 27 Jan 2025 โ 20 May 2026 | 11 May 2026 - Remedical + Polio |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Community Worker | 22 Dec 2025 โ 20 May 2026 | 10 Apr 2026 - UNKNOWN |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Enrolled Nurse | 23 Dec 2025 โ 20 May 2026 | 10 Apr 2026 - International PCC + Reference letter + Payslips |
| 189 - | Onshore Carpenter | 18 Sep 2025 โ 20 May 2026 | 16 Mar 2026 - NZ PCC Consent Form |
| 491 NT | Offshore Retail Pharmacist | 05 Jun 2025 โ 20 May 2026 | Direct Grant |
| 491 NT | Offshore Pharmacy Technician | 19 Jun 2025 โ 20 May 2026 | 17 Apr 2026 - Employment Evidence + Polio Certificate |
| 491 NSW | Offshore Electrician General | 25 Jun 2025 โ 20 May 2026 | 21 Apr 2026 - Spouse Refusal Visa |
S56 Trends
No additional S56 requests were reported for 20 May 2026 beyond those already captured in the visa grants table above.
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Date of Initial EOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 WA | Onshore Bricklayer | 65 | - |
| 190 WA | Onshore Carpenter | 65 | - |
| 491 WA | Onshore RN NEC (VET Stream) | 65 | - |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests continue to focus on standard documentation requirements. Common requests include: - Medical-related: Remedicals and Polio vaccination certificates (3 cases) - Police clearances: Various forms of police checks including NZ PCC consent forms and international police checks (3 cases) - Employment verification: Reference letters, payslips, and employment evidence (2 cases) - Dependent verification: Proof of dependency for adult children (1 case) - Partner-related: Spouse refusal visa documentation (1 case)
Priority occupation grants (Enrolled Nurse, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician) showed processing times ranging from 5 to 15 months. Non-priority occupations demonstrated longer processing times, with several cases exceeding 12 months from lodgement to grant.
The majority of S56 requests occurred between March and May 2026, suggesting active case processing during this period. Response times to S56 requests varied from 1 day to 20 days, with grants typically following within weeks of S56 compliance.
Useful Resources
- WA Round Data: https://smartvisaguide.com/database
- WA Round PDF: https://smartvisaguide.com/library
๐ต This data represents a subset of total visa activity. Only DHA and individual states possess complete grant and invitation data. For WA invitation rounds, this summary reflects crowdsourced comments only; complete round data is held by the state.
๐ด DISCLAIMER: This blog post is an AI summary of community comments and may be refreshed as additional data arrives. 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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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
๐ฃ Latest WA Invitation Round 20 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. Full Round PDF will be available here once published by WA - 190 ONSHORE Bricklayer 65 pts - 190 ONSHORE Carpenter 65 pts - 491 ONSHORE RN Nec 65 pts, VET Stream
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