📙 Daily Activity Report: 17 August 2026 This report...
@gregormendel (3W ago| Updated 3W ago)📙 Daily Activity Report: 17 August 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 17 August 2026, based on community-shared data.
Visa Grants
| Subclass | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Regional NSW Physiotherapist | 24 Jun 2026 → 17 Aug 2026 | - |
| 189 | ONSHORE Agricultural Consultant | 12 Dec 2025 → 17 Aug 2026 | - |
S56 Trends
No S56 requests reported for 17 August 2026.
Invitation Activity
| Occupation | Points | Location | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | 105 | OFFSHORE | 17 Aug 2026 | NT 491 preinvite (declaration) received. State requested additional documents twice before issuing declaration: current work experience documents and all salary slips for experience duration |
| Physiotherapist | 80 | Regional NSW | 04 Jun 2026 | 189 ITA received (EOI submitted 11 May 2026) |
News and Updates
NT 491 Offshore Nomination Refusals: Multiple pending offshore NT 491 nomination applications were refused on 17 August 2026 despite all documents being accepted. The official refusal reason cited was failure to demonstrate "genuine commitment to living and working in the Northern Territory on a long-term basis." However, oversubscription appears to be the underlying factor, with the NT Government applying a highly competitive assessment process due to limited nomination places. The decision is final with no appeal process. NT charges a non-refundable $300 application fee upfront.
Points Test Reform Expected March 2027 (UNOFFICIAL - to be confirmed): Information shared at the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) conference in Perth WA indicates that the points test for subclasses 189, 190, and 491 is expected to change in March 2027. DHA representatives were present at the conference. Reforms will focus on Education, Work Experience, and Age points. Further details are not yet available.
Useful Resources
- MIA Conference Perth WA: https://mia.org.au/Web/Web/Events/Event_details.aspx?EventKey=WACON26
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189 grant Occupation: Physiotherapist Regional NSW 80 points EOI Submitted - May 11, 2026 Invited for visa 189- June 4, 2026 Application submitted- June 24,2026 Medical- June 30, 2026 Grant- Aug 17, 2026
Finally after 6 years in Australia
UNOFFICIAL (to be confirmed) News from Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) conference in Perth WA last Friday: Points test for subclass 189, 190 and 491 is expected to change in March 2027. DHA representatives were present at this conference. Reforms will look at Education, Work Experience and Age points. No more information available.
Subclass: 189 Onshore Agricultural Consultant Invitation Date: 13 Nov 2025 Lodgment Date: 12 December 2025 Visa Grant Date: 17 Aug 2026 Onshore Applicant
New Update: One user reported they have received a declaration (preinvite) today. Electrical Engineer at 105 pts OFFSHORE. User said "they sent me queries twice before sending declaration. Asking additional documents regarding current working experience and all salary slips for the experience duration"
So while lots of refusals today (below), it seems there were some declarations too.
Initial Update: Seeing a lot of pending Offshore NT 491 nomination applications being refused today despite all documents being accepted. Here is a refusal excerpt: "This application has not been approved, for the reason: Thank you for your application for Northern Territory (NT) Government Nomination. The NT Government has very limited places for nomination each year, as such a highly competitive assessment process has been applied. Having carefully assessed all information and evidence provided, we regret to inform you that this application is unsuccessful. As outlined on our website, offshore applicants are required to demonstrate a genuine commitment to living and working in the Northern Territory on a long-term basis. Based on the information you provided, this has not been demonstrated. In comparison to other applicants, this application does not meet the standard required for nomination. Please note this decision is final and no further correspondence will be entered into. You may apply again in a future program year should your circumstances change."
It seems oversubscription is the actual reason for these refusals, and "lack of commitment" is a convenient reason given to delineate those accepted from those refused.
Note: NT charges a $300 fee upfront for all applications. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid when you submit your application through the The Northern Territory Government portal.
Can we get to see the applicants side argument on paper to know if it was worth this much of rejction? This appears like some thing is hidden and not being revealed. This line-Please note this decision is final and no further correspondence will be entered into. You may apply again in a future program year should your circumstances change- tells it all. You apply and keep shelling out the money though they do not have resources to welcome you and give you an opportunity to work. This has to be regulated from India too. Needs to be brought to the knowledge of department dealing with migration and related matters. Else this is going to be more messy than it is already
you can join the NT group and check there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/822016559798310