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📙 Daily Activity Report: 29 Jan 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

Trends and Patterns

Visa Processing Times: Priority occupations (Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse, Pharmacy Technician) continue to demonstrate expedited processing, with grants occurring within 1-9 months. The TAS 190 Enrolled Nurse received a grant in just 1 month, while the WA 491 Pharmacy Technician was processed in approximately 9 months without S56 requests.

Non-priority occupations show significantly longer processing times. ICT and Engineering occupations lodged in late 2024 and early 2025 are receiving grants in 11-14 months. Notably, offshore applications from Pakistan show extended timelines, with one NSW 190 External Auditor taking 22 months and a NSW 491 Systems Analyst taking 24 months, both involving multiple S56 requests.

S56 Request Patterns: Common S56 requests include Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), remedicals, and documentation for newborn family members. Several applicants proactively updated PCCs and expired documents to avoid S56 requests. Form 80 and Health Undertakings were requested in complex cases. Offshore applicants from Pakistan received requests for polio vaccination evidence. One applicant noted functional English requirements for a spouse despite having submitted an English proficiency letter.

News and Updates

ACT conducted an invitation round on 29 Jan 2026, with full details typically available on their website within one week of the round.

Useful Resources

• ACT Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: https://www.act.gov.au/migration/resources/canberra-matrix-invitation-round
• NSW 190 Offshore Case Study: https://smartvisaguide.com/mad_max_fury

📊 This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs and individual states possess complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects community-reported outcomes; states hold comprehensive round information.

🔴 Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI-generated summary of community comments and may be updated as additional information becomes available. Due to the crowdsourced and AI-generated nature of this content, errors and discrepancies are possible. Please consume this information with appropriate caution.

Useful Links

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