๐ Daily Activity Report: 27 Oct 2025 This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 27 October 2025, based on crowdsourced data from the skilled migration community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge โ Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Offshore CPM | 13 Dec 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | - |
| 189 | Offshore ECT | 10 Sep 2025 โ 27 Oct 2025 | - |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Metal Machinist | 24 May 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | 21 Oct 2025 Remedicals |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Fitter (General) | 11 Jul 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | - |
| 190 QLD | Offshore Mechanical Engineer | 02 Aug 2023 โ 27 Oct 2025 | 20 Aug 2025 Medicals, Polio, PCC |
| 190 SA | Offshore Insurance Broker | 23 Aug 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | - |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Accountant | 22 Aug 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | - |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Accountant | 16 Aug 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | - |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Chef | 14 Aug 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | - |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Chef | 20 Aug 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | - |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Welder First Class | 24 Jul 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | - |
| 190 TAS | Onshore (Occupation Unknown) | 26 Jul 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | - |
| 190 | Onshore Welfare Worker | 03 May 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | - |
| 491 NSW | Offshore Civil Engineer | 14 Feb 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | 16 Oct 2025 Remedicals, Cleared 27 Oct 2025 |
| 491 NSW | Offshore CPM | 15 Feb 2024 โ 27 Oct 2025 | 16 Oct 2025 Remedicals, Cleared 23 Oct 2025 |
| 491 WA | Offshore Medical Lab Technician | 15 May 2025 โ 25 Oct 2025 | - |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Onshore (Occupation Unknown) | 06 Aug 2024 | 27 Oct 2025 (To be Updated) |
| 190 | Onshore (Occupation Unknown) | 02 Aug 2024 | 27 Oct 2025 Medicals |
| 190 | Offshore (Occupation Unknown) | 23 Jul 2024 | 27 Oct 2025 PCC |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
The day saw multiple S56 requests for remedicals, particularly for 491 NSW applications lodged in February 2024. These requests were issued on 16 October 2025, with medical clearances obtained between 23-27 October 2025, followed by swift visa grants on 27 October 2025. This pattern suggests efficient processing once remedicals are cleared.
For 190 applications, S56 requests varied in nature, including medicals, PCC, and polio vaccination requirements. The QLD 190 Mechanical Engineer case showed a notably long processing time of over 2 years, with an S56 issued in August 2025 for multiple documents.
Several grants were issued without any S56 requests, particularly for TAS 190 onshore applications and the 189 ECT offshore case, indicating direct grants for these applicants.
News and Updates
Multiple 191 visa grants were observed on 27 October 2025, indicating processing activity for this permanent residence pathway for regional visa holders.
Useful Resources
- S56 Request Details: https://smartvisaguide.com/skaf
- PCC S56 Request: https://smartvisaguide.com/funkygiraffe2903
- 491 Grant Reference: https://smartvisaguide.com/aureliaadeline
โ ๏ธ 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.
๐ This data represents a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete grant data. The information presented here is crowdsourced from community members and does not reflect the full picture of visa processing activity.
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@goofytiger7329 · 1y ago
Good to see that they started August lodgements already :)
@a.b · 1y ago
Know someone from early Aug who got direct grant and a 7th Aug got s56 for medicals. Looks like they are speeding up. Finally!
@biotechy · 1y ago
Noice !
@wackypenguin8460 · 1y ago
That is nice to see you observe they are speeding up. But, the the grants section on this website, I see only 2 to 3 grants (less than 5 in most cases) on daily basis, which is very slow. Kindly comment for the understanding of all of us who are waiting so badly...
@goofytiger7329 · 1y ago
because only a small portion of the visa grants have time to post here or on social media. If you want to see the actual numbers, you can look @ the FOI
@biotechy · 1y ago
yeh, Sep FOI should come soon here
@cmm · 1y ago
@biotechy what is your opinion on 491 visa pending grant, DOL 20 June 2023, S56 remedicals completed 8 September 2025? When do you thing grant can be expected?
@ligaya2025 · 1y ago
I lodged mine November 2024. Omg!!! Lets goooo!
@biotechy · 1y ago
looking here, 190 backlog till oct 24 looks low(ish), Nov/Dec is a bit high
@a.b · 1y ago
Yeah Nov 24, most likely late Dec or late Jan
@goofytiger7329 · 1y ago
for December 11, 2024, can I expect grant by late December or early January?
@goofytiger7329 · 1y ago
do onshore applicants get their grants faster than offshore? I observed that most of the latest grants were from onshore
@a.b · 1y ago
Purely speculative, but I see they go in batches. All simultaneously but sizes do vary. Oct-Dec saw high number of applicants so Jan - Mar for these is a safe bet.
@wackypenguin8460 · 1y ago
Hi, My PCC issue date is 18/11/2024 Visa application date is 08/12/2024
So my PCC will be expiring on 17/11/2024 and we are not expecting the grant by then. So, when you all feel, will be the right time to proactively applying for a new PCC
@sharjeel.ds · 1y ago
@wackypenguin8460 i am sailing in the same boat (lodged 22 Dec 2024, PCC expiring on 22/11/2025) , seems that we have to update it because can't see Decemeber 2024 lodgments getting grants before Jan. Or may be they consider PCC for longer periods jus like they did to medicals (18 months)
@wackypenguin8460 · 1y ago
@sharjeel.ds I feel to be on the safer side, we should apply for the new PCC around the xmas break, so that we may uplaod the new one in Jan and keep our file grant ready. What do you think????
@ssm · 1y ago
I received an S56 request for my partnerโs Functional English on 13th October. Partner's police clearance certificate (PCC) expired two days ago. Will the Department of Home Affairs issue another S56 request for a new PCC when they reopen my file after the 28-day period for the first S56?
@biotechy · 1y ago
hi guys, FYI: for users already part of this thread, you dont need to @ username tag them, because they will be notified anyways. For users who are not part of this thread, if you need to tag them, then you need the @ username
ssm, attach new PCC asap and you most likelt wont get another s56
@cmm · 1y ago
biotechy what is your opinion on 491 visa pending grant, DOL 20 June 2023,PCC expiring 22/11/2025, S56 remedicals completed 8 September 2025? When do you thing grant can be expected? Should i be worried about the PCC?
@sharjeel.ds · 1y ago
@wacky seems to b the right strategy .Bdw has dis group ever witnessed a case where PCC has been considered for a longer period . Just asking
@ligaya2025 · 1y ago
You guys think for Nov 2024 - grant could be Dec?