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Hi all. I have submitted an EOI for subclass 189. I have a query regarding Partner Skills.
As per DoHA website, for me "to be eligible for the award of 10 points, my partner must be an applicant for the same visa subclass". Further, the partner has to nominate "a skilled occupation that is on the same skilled occupation list as my nominated skilled occupation".
A. Visa Subclass When I checked my partner's ANZSCO code (263211 - ICT Quality Assurance Engineer) on the skill occupation list (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list), the subclass 189 does not show up for her occupation. Only subclasses 190, 407, 489, 494, 491, 482, and 186 are present, while mine (233211 - Civil Engineer) has all the above + 189 and 485 too.
B. Skilled Occupation List My partner's occupation is present on STSOL and CSOL , and mine is present on MLTSSL and CSOL.
So my question is, based on the above facts it seems that I cannot include my partner in my EOI to claim 10 points, since she is ineligible for subclass 189? Please guide. 🙏🏻
📙 Daily Activity Report: 08 Jan 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 08 January 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the skilled migration community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 NSW | Offshore General Electrician | 18 Apr 2023 → 08 Jan 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 SA | Onshore ICT Customer Support Officer | 02 Sep 2023 → 08 Jan 2026 | 25 Aug 2025 Remedicals |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Developer Programmer | 25 Dec 2023 → 08 Jan 2026 | 24 Sep 2025 Remedicals |
| 190 NSW | Offshore ICT Business Analyst | 26 Jan 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 QLD | Onshore Computer Networks & Systems Engineer | 01 Feb 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | 25 Sep 2025 Medicals |
| 190 WA | Onshore Biotechnologist | 04 Feb 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | 26 Sep 2025 Remedical, job docs, study evidence, address evidence |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Motor Mechanic | 19 Feb 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | 30 Sep 2025 UNKNOWN |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Marketing Specialist | 23 Feb 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | 30 Sep 2025 Remedicals (all 4) |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Welder First Class | 26 Apr 2024 → 06 Jan 2026 | 19 Dec 2025 Medical |
| 491 NT | Offshore Electrical Engineer | 21 May 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | 03 Dec 2025 UNKNOWN |
| 491 NSW | Offshore Electrician General | 05 Jun 2025 → 08 Jan 2026 | Dec 2025 UNKNOWN |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Electrical Engineering Technician | 02 Jul 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | 24 Oct 2025 Spouse Remedical; 27 Nov 2025 Form 815 |
| 189 | Onshore University Lecturer | 27 Aug 2025 → 08 Jan 2026 | 27 Nov 2025 Polio, Form 80 |
| 190 SA | Offshore Specialist Manager | 02 Nov 2024 → 05 Jan 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Civil Engineer | 07 Nov 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | 07 Jan 2026 S64 VAC payment (spouse functional English) |
| 189 | Offshore Audiologist | 13 Nov 2025 → 08 Jan 2026 | 09 Dec 2025 Contract translation |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Project Administrator | 23 Oct 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | 03 Dec 2025 Expired passport |
| 190 SA | Offshore Chemical Engineer | 15 Oct 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Systems Administrator | 23 Oct 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | 03 Dec 2025 Remedicals (kids) |
| 190 TAS | Onshore ICT Support Engineer | 31 Oct 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | 10 Dec 2025 Spouse functional English |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Electronics Engineer | 31 Oct 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | 10 Dec 2025 Fresh PCC, Polio |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Developer Programmer | 29 Feb 2024 → 08 Jan 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 NSW | Offshore Metal Machinist | Apr 2025 → 08 Jan 2026 | Dec 2025 UNKNOWN |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Offshore UNKNOWN | 18 Oct 2024 | 03 Dec 2025 Employment evidence, polio, Form 80; 08 Jan 2026 Medical (family) |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
Priority Occupation Processing: The Audiologist (189) demonstrated significantly faster processing time of approximately 2 months, consistent with Ministerial Direction 105 prioritisation for health and teaching occupations.
Non-Priority Processing: Non-priority occupations showed processing times ranging from 2 months to 2 years 8 months, with most applications lodged in 2024 receiving grants within 10-15 months.
Common S56 Requests: The most frequent S56 requests included: - Remedicals (multiple cases across all states) - Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) and Polio certificates - Form 80 and Form 815 - Employment documentation and study evidence - Spouse functional English evidence - Expired passport updates
S56 Timing: Most S56 requests occurred between September and December 2025, with typical response times of 1-2 days for document submission. Health clearances generally followed within 1-2 weeks of remedical completion.
Family Applications: Several grants involved families of 4-5 members, with remedicals commonly requested for all family members or specific dependents.
Offshore vs Onshore: The majority of grants were for offshore applicants, though both categories showed similar processing patterns for non-priority occupations.
📊 This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs holds complete grant data.
🔴 Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI summary of community comments and may be refreshed as additional data becomes available. Due to the nature of crowdsourced and AI-generated content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution.
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