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Hi all- Is there any news that NAATI would be discontinued after July 2026? Should i go for it to improve marks or wait for changes ? Also is there any time line yearly or quarterly for the states to open for filing specific RoIs like ACT, victoria etc. which months do they open or is ther any timeline or periodicity for it? Any input are welcome. thanks
Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program Update
Registrations of Interest closing 3 June 2026 for the 2025-26 program year
Registrations of Interest for all pathways and passes of the Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will close 5pm Wednesday, 3 June, 2026, following strong demand for nomination.
The last invitation round for the 2025-26 program year will take place on Thursday 4 June 2026.
Migration Tasmania will resume accepting ROIs from all eligible candidates when the 2026-27 program commences.
Further information regarding the 2026-27 program will be published on the Migration Tasmania website and in our newsletter when it becomes available.
Migration Tasmania will continue to assess applications for nomination and new applications will be able to be lodged. However, with few nomination places remaining, not all applicants will be nominated this program year.
Once all nomination places are used, any applications approved will be nominated after Tasmania receives its nomination allocation for the 2026-27 program year.
ROIs that are not invited to apply for nomination before the end of the program will continue to be held in the Application Gateway for six months and considered for an invitation to apply for nomination when the 2026-27 program opens.
If you have questions regarding this or any other Tasmanian nomination issue, please contact Migration Tasmania at skilled@migration.tas.gov.au.
Updated on 21 May 2026
📙 Daily Activity Report: 21 May 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 21 May 2026 based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | ONSHORE Physiotherapist | 15 Nov 2025 → 21 May 2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 189 | ONSHORE Microbiologist | 25 Nov 2025 → 21 May 2026 | 21 Apr 2026 (UNKNOWN) |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Mechanical Engineer | 19 Mar 2025 → 21 May 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Cyber Security Analyst | 25 Mar 2025 → 21 May 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Engineering Technologist | 25 Mar 2025 → 21 May 2026 | None |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Chef | 28 May 2025 → 21 May 2026 | None (AFP updated) |
| 491 NSW | ONSHORE Accountant | 08 Mar 2025 → 21 May 2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 491 NT | ONSHORE Electronics Engineer | 27 Feb 2025 → 21 May 2026 | None (Direct Grant, PCC updated) |
| 491 QLD | ONSHORE Chef | 20 Nov 2024 → 21 May 2026 | 15 Feb 2026 (PCC) |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | ONSHORE Microbiologist | 25 Nov 2025 | 21 Apr 2026 - |
| 190 | OFFSHORE - | 30 Dec 2024 | 21 May 2026 Stepchild birth certificate |
| 491 QLD | ONSHORE Chef | 20 Nov 2024 | 15 Feb 2026 PCC |
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Civil Engineer | 105 | Graduate |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Computer Network & Systems Engineer | 80 | Proficient English, Skilled Partner, 15 pts work exp |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Electronics Engineer | 105 | Age 25, Edu 20, English 20, Exp 5, Special Edu 10, Au Study 5, Salary 120K |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Psychologist | 85 | - |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Registered Nurse Mental Health | 85 | - |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Secondary School Teacher | 65 | - |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Special Needs Teacher | 80 | Age 30, English 10, Edu 15, Exp 10, Single 10 |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Structural Engineer | 90 | 100K Salary, Au Exp 2 years, English 10, Skilled Partner |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE Electrician | 70 | - |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE Fitter and Turner | 70 | - |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Physiotherapist | 85 | - |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Registered Nurse NEC | 85 | - |
| 491 NSW | ONSHORE Early Childhood Teacher | 100 | Not working in field, Pathway 2, Age 30, PTE 20, Single 10, NAATI 5, Au Study 20 |
| 491 NSW | ONSHORE Registered Nurse NEC | 95 | - |
| 491 NSW | ONSHORE Social Worker | 85 | Age 25, English 20, Au Study 5, Qualification 15, Working in field, Partner English 5 |
| 491 QLD | OFFSHORE Construction Estimator | 95 | Age 30, English 10, Edu 15, Overseas Exp 15, Skilled Partner 10 |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 activity remains minimal for the day, with only three documented requests. One offshore Subclass 190 applicant received a request for stepchild birth certificate documentation. A Subclass 189 Microbiologist received an S56 request approximately five months after lodgement, though the specific content was not disclosed. A Subclass 491 QLD Chef applicant received a PCC request approximately three months after lodgement. The low volume of S56 requests suggests most grants are being processed as direct grants, particularly for priority occupations.
Visa Processing Observations
Priority occupations (Health and Teaching) continue to demonstrate faster processing times. The Subclass 189 Physiotherapist received a direct grant in approximately 6 months, while the non-priority Microbiologist took the same timeframe but required an S56. For Subclass 190, TAS grants ranged from 12-14 months across various occupations including Engineering Technologist, Chef, and Cyber Security Analyst. SA Mechanical Engineer took approximately 14 months. For Subclass 491, processing times varied from 6 months (NSW Accountant) to 18 months (QLD Chef), with NT Electronics Engineer processed in approximately 15 months.
State Invitation Round Activity
Multiple states conducted invitation rounds on 21 May 2026. QLD issued both Subclass 190 and 491 invitations across diverse occupations including Engineering, Health, Teaching, and Trades. Points ranged from 65 (Secondary School Teacher) to 105 (Civil Engineer, Electronics Engineer). SA invited candidates in Health and Trades occupations at 70-85 points. NSW conducted a Subclass 491 Pathway 2 round, with Early Childhood Teachers invited at 100 points and Health/Social Work occupations at 85-95 points. QLD also approved a Subclass 491 nomination for Construction Estimator at 95 points.
⚠️ 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.
📊 This data represents crowdsourced information and is a subset of total activity. Only DHA and individual states have complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects shared experiences, and only the respective state has comprehensive round information.
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