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📙 Daily Activity Report: 22 April 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled visas (subclasses 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

The most common S56 requests observed today include:

Medical-Related Requests: Multiple cases received S56s for medicals or remedicals, particularly for children who reached age milestones or newborns. This includes VIC 190 (Engineering Professionals nec), QLD 190 (Cabinet Maker), SA 190 (Welder), VIC 491 (General Accountant), ACT 491 (Hotel Manager), and Civil Engineer 491.

Police Clearance Certificates: AFP requests were common, particularly for NT 190 (Software Engineer), WA 190 (Architectural Draftsperson), and ACT 491 (Hotel Manager). One case noted the AFP was encrypted and appeared blank to the case officer, requiring resubmission.

Documentation for Newborns: Several applicants with newborn children received S56s for newborn passports (VIC 491 General Accountant, ACT 491 Hotel Manager).

State-Specific Requirements: NT 491 (Chef) received an S56 requesting proof of NT address, submitted as a house lease agreement.

Employment Evidence: VIC 190 (Engineering Professionals nec) received S56 for employment evidence including salary slips and bank statements.

Form 815: NSW 190 (Welder) received an S56 for Form 815 declaration.

Priority occupations (Early Childhood Teachers) showed faster processing times compared to non-priority occupations. For subclass 190, processing times ranged from under 1 month to approximately 5 months. For subclass 491, processing times ranged from approximately 4 months to 7 months.

📊 This is crowdsourced data and represents a subset of total visa activity. Only DHA and individual states have complete data.

🔴 Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI summary of community comments and may be refreshed as more data arrives. Due to the nature of crowdsourced and AI-generated content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution.

Useful Links

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Waiting for wa 491 with 100 points as quantity surveyor, interstate. Eoi submitted on 28/01/26 when can I possibly hear about an pre invite? Haven't heard of april rounds yet! Can someone throw light?

Hi guys, I got my 1st S56 last Thursday, which only requested my daughter's TB screening as she has turned 2yo. No other materials were required. I've completed the test, and yesterday the status of the health assessment was updated to " Health clearance provided – no action required". But the visa processing status is still "initial assessment". Do I need to click "I confirm I have provided information as requested" under the Attach documents?

📙 Daily Activity Report: 21 April 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 21 April 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Invitation Activity

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) continue to demonstrate expedited processing times. The Enrolled Nurse case from WA received a grant within one month of lodgement (24 March to 21 April 2026), despite an S56 request for an additional AFP check.

Non-priority occupations show more varied processing times. The Chemical Engineer (189) and Carpenter (189) cases processed in approximately 5-6 months. Software Engineer and Analyst Programmer cases under VIC 190 took considerably longer, ranging from 14-15 months, though both were direct grants or required only PCC submissions.

S56 requests observed today primarily involved police clearance certificates (Indian PCC, AFP with updated name) and partner-related documentation (Canada visa refusal information, Form 815). The AFP request for the WA Enrolled Nurse case was specifically for a marriage name update not reflected on the passport, highlighting the importance of ensuring all documentation reflects current legal names.

Useful Resources

• Form 815 Information: https://smartvisaguide.com/danbaluyot

⚠️ Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI-generated summary of community comments and may be refreshed as additional data becomes available. Due to the crowdsourced and AI-generated nature of this content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution and verified against official sources.

📊 This data represents a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete grant and invitation data.

Useful Links

👨🏻‍🏫 Book IELTS 💾 FOI 🧮 Calculator 🗳️ FY2025-26 Guide to Australian PR

📗 FY2025-26 Migration Planning Levels 🔖 Frequently Asked Questions 📞 Useful phone numbers and emails 📋 Visa Application Document List 🏘️ Guide to Housing, Jobs and Community 📲 Whatsapp Groups ☎️ Book Consultation to explore your 189/190/491 Skilled Visa Options