📙 Daily Activity Report: 26 May 2026 This report summarises...
@gregormendel (4W ago| Updated 3W ago)📙 Daily Activity Report: 26 May 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 26 May 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the skilled migration community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 WA | ECT | 07 Jan 2026 → 26 May 2026 | - |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Software Engineer | 12 Jan 2025 → 26 May 2026 | 30 Mar 2026 AFP, PCC, employment; 29 Apr 2026 PCC |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Engineering Technologist | 08 Mar 2025 → 26 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 Remedical |
| 491 TAS | Onshore Chemical Engineer | 08 Sep 2024 → 26 May 2026 | 03 Mar 2026 Medicals, PCC, Form 80, employment |
| 491 NSW | Onshore Chef | 09 Mar 2025 → 26 May 2026 | 23 Apr 2026 Newborn passport |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Architectural Draftsperson | 29 May 2025 → 26 May 2026 | 27 Mar 2026 Remedical, passport; 27 Apr 2026 Health Undertaking, passport |
| 190 NSW | Offshore ICT Business Analyst | 28 Feb 2025 → 26 May 2026 | 18 May 2026 AFP, Remedical |
| 491 NSW | - Telecommunications Engineer | 22 Feb 2025 → 26 May 2026 | - |
| 190 QLD | Onshore Physiotherapist | 01 May 2026 → 26 May 2026 | - |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 WA | Offshore ECT | 07 Jan 2026 | - |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Software Engineer | 12 Jan 2025 | 30 Mar 2026 AFP, PCC, employment; 29 Apr 2026 PCC |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Engineering Technologist | 08 Mar 2025 | 22 May 2026 Remedical |
| 491 TAS | Onshore Chemical Engineer | 08 Sep 2024 | 03 Mar 2026 Medicals, PCC, Form 80, employment |
| 491 NSW | Onshore Chef | 09 Mar 2025 | 23 Apr 2026 Newborn passport |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Architectural Draftsperson | 29 May 2025 | 27 Mar 2026 Remedical, passport; 27 Apr 2026 Health Undertaking, passport |
| 190 NSW | Offshore ICT Business Analyst | 28 Feb 2025 | 18 May 2026 AFP, Remedical |
| 491 NSW | - Telecommunications Engineer | 22 Feb 2025 | - |
| 190 QLD | Onshore Physiotherapist | 01 May 2026 | - |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
Common S56 Requests: The most frequent S56 requests included remedicals, AFP checks, PCC renewals, and employment evidence. Multiple applicants received requests for updated passport copies, particularly for dependents. One applicant was required to sign a Health Undertaking.
Timing Patterns: S56 requests were issued at various stages of processing, ranging from 1 month to over 15 months after visa lodgement. Most applicants responded promptly, typically within days of receiving the request.
Multiple S56s: Several applicants received multiple S56 requests during their processing journey. The VIC Software Engineer case received two separate S56s (30 March and 29 April 2026), while the NSW Architectural Draftsperson received two S56s (27 March and 27 April 2026).
Processing After S56: Visa processing times varied significantly. The QLD Physiotherapist received a grant within 25 days of lodgement without any S56, representing the fastest processing time. For priority occupations (Physiotherapist, Engineering Technologist), processing times ranged from under 1 month to approximately 3 months. Non-priority occupations experienced longer processing times, ranging from 4 to 16 months.
Direct Grants: The NSW 491 Telecommunications Engineer case was noted as a direct grant with no S56 requests, processed in approximately 15 months.
⚠️ 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 DHA has complete grant statistics. Individual experiences may vary significantly from the trends shown here.
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Got my WA 190 PR grant today! 🎉 ECT working in field Timeline: • Pre-invite: 05 Dec 2025 • Nomination approval: 24 Dec 2025 • Visa lodged: 07 Jan 2026 • Grant received: 26 May 2026
VIC 190 Visa Granted today! Software engineer Pre- invite : 8 Oct 2024 Final invite : 21 Nov 2024 Application lodged date : 12 Jan 2025 First S56 : AFP renewal, PCC renewal, employment proofs : 30 March 2026 Second S56 : PCC (as it was delayed and could not be submitted in first 28 days window) : 29 April 2026 Submitted the requested PCC on 3 May 2026 Grant received: 26 May 2026 Offshore Applicant Skilled Partner included in the application Also I had made a silly mistake in visa application in Employment section, which DID NOT impact the claimed points. I observed the mistake after receiving the first S56 and used Notification of incorrect info option in immi to inform DHA.
Finally my turn! TAS Onshore 491 visa granted!!! 🤩🎉🥳 Occupation: Chemical Engineer (Employment Pathway) Visa Lodged: 08/09/2024 s56: 03/03/2026 s56 Docs Uploaded: 11/03/2026 Visa Granted: 26/05/2026 s56 for Medicals; Home Country PCC; Form 80; Additional employment evidence including payslips and superannuation.
✨️ NSW 190 Visa Grant ✨️
ICT Business Analyst - 90 points EOI - 16/02/2024 Pre-invite - 03/12/2024 Final invite - 14/02/2025 Visa lodged - 28/02/2025 S56 request - 18/05/2026 (AFP check, re-medical) S56 AFP submission - 20/05/2026 Re-medical date - 21/05/2026 Grant - 26/05/2026 - Received offshore invite, later moved onshore. - Skilled partner employed onshore - Superior in PTE, partner with competent PTE
491 GRANTED pathway 1 NSW Telecommunications Engineer Direct Grant
85 points
Lodge date 22 Feb 2025
Medical - 23 Feb 2025
Grant date - 26 may 2026 05:58 pm
190 Onshore DOL: 08/March/2025 S56: 22/May/2026 (Remedical- done on same day) Grant: 26/May/2026 Occupation: Engineering Technologist State: Tasmania Points: 75 Pathways: Skilled Employment Onshore
Profile Summary for @kharl0510 Nominated Occupation: 312111 Architectural Draftsperson Unit Group: 3121 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians Country of Residence: United Arab Emirates Assessing Authority: VETASSESS Skill Level: 2 Skilled Occupation List: STSOL Current Status: Visa Granted (in 11M 27D)
Total Points: 70 (excluding state points)
Points Breakdown: - Age: 25 - English Language: 20 - Education: 15 - Australian Work Experience: 0 - Overseas Work Experience: 10 - Unskilled Partner: 0 - Australian Study: 0 - Professional Year: 0 - NAATI/CCL: 0
Timeline / Events - 26 May 2026 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Visa Granted - 29 Apr 2026 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Submitted signed Health Undertaking Submitted new passport copy - 27 Apr 2026 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Sign Health Undertaking New passport copy of my child - 02 Apr 2026 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Cleared Visa Medicals Status changed to "Health Clearance Provided" - 02 Apr 2026 * ACT190 * 75 pts * Visa Status Update in Immi Account Status changed from "Initial Assessment" to "Further Assessment" - 02 Apr 2026 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer - 29 Mar 2026 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Completed Visa Medicals Remedical Completed Waiting for health clearance which will take 5-7 business days per the hospital policy. - 27 Mar 2026 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer Requested new medical for partner New passport copy of my child's passport - 08 Jun 2025 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Completed Visa Medicals - 29 May 2025 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Submitted Visa Application - 22 May 2025 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Received State Nomination Approval - 15 May 2025 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Submitted Nomination Application to State - 14 May 2025 * NSW190 * 75 pts * Received Preinvite from State
Got 190 today. On shore Qld physiotherapist Eoi lodge - February 2025 Pre invite - 12 march 2026, Final invite 25 march 2026, Visa lodge - 1 may 2026 Visa grant - 26 march 2026 ( everything done by own)
491 GRANTED pathway 1 NSW chef Lodge date 9 March 2025 Medical - 13 March 2025 No remedical request Grant date - 26 may 2026 morning 8:59 am S56 -23 April 2026 and information provided same day. It was for new born passport request. Onshore