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@gregormendel, Is anyone else noticing that the Department of Home Affairs seems to be granting mostly onshore visas lately? From what I can see, many recent grants are for applicants who lodged their applications in 2026, while there are very few, if any, offshore grants being reported.

I lodged my application in June 2025 under a priority occupation, and I’m still waiting with no updates. It’s becoming really confusing, and I have no idea what’s happening or when offshore applicants can expect decisions.

Are there any other offshore applicants from 2025 still waiting? Has anyone received any information or noticed a similar trend?

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@dinesh_patel 3mo ago

@tanu Also waiting for non priority from august 2025, NSW 491

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@gregormendel 3mo ago

Lets wait for a week or so, the pattern should become clearer

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@jumpylion6970 3mo ago

I am offshore, applied Nov 23, 2025. Non priority occupation, still waiting. I realized the emphasis on onshore grants in May this year.

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@nidx 3mo ago

They have resumed grants from yesterday and only onshore so far.

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@nidx 3mo ago

Lodged in May 2025. Non-priority. Received and responded to two s56s. Last one on May 14. Still on Further Assessment.

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