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Hi @gregormendel, any insight why offshore applications are not being processed? Saw few grants of the same date i lodged my application and even of subsequent dates but all are onshore only. If onshore is priority criteria as on date, by when offshore application may get processed?. Pls guide.
📙 Daily Activity Report: 19 May 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 19 May 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the Australian skilled migration community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 QLD | Onshore Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 08/05/2026 → 19/05/2026 | 12/05/2026 Health assessment |
| 491 QLD | Offshore Welder 1st Class | 24/04/2025 → 19/05/2026 | 27/04/2026 Daughter medical, birth certificates translation |
| 190 NT | Onshore ICT Business Analyst | 06/11/2024 → 19/05/2026 | 20/02/2026 & 14/04/2026 Medicals, Police checks, Polio, Form 80 |
| 189 | Onshore Mental Health Nurse | Dec 2025 → 19/05/2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Chef | 11/03/2025 → 19/05/2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 190 SA | Onshore Mining Engineer | 13/03/2025 → 19/05/2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Advertising Specialist/Chef | 14/03/2025 → 19/05/2026 | None (Police check updated Apr 2026) |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 06/01/2025 → 18/05/2026 | 20/04/2026 Child medicals, 01/05/2026 Adult medicals |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 QLD | Onshore Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | 08/05/2026 | 12/05/2026 Health assessment |
| 491 QLD | Offshore Welder 1st Class | 24/04/2025 | 27/04/2026 Daughter medical, birth certificates translation |
| 190 NT | Onshore ICT Business Analyst | 06/11/2024 | 20/02/2026 & 14/04/2026 Medicals, Police checks, Polio, Form 80 |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 06/01/2025 | 20/04/2026 Child medicals, 01/05/2026 Adult medicals |
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | Onshore Analyst Programmer | 95 | English 20, Au Exp 10, 115K Salary, Single 10 |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Engineering Technologist | 90 | Skilled Partner, Superior English, 85K salary |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Food Technologist | 90 | Superior English, Skilled Partner, 67K salary (Pre-invite 01/05, Full invite 18/05) |
| 190 VIC | Onshore ICT Business Analyst | 100 | Single, 80K salary |
| 190 VIC | Onshore ICT Support Engineer | 90 | English 20, Skilled Partner 10, 90.5K salary, Au Exp 10 |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Hospital Pharmacist | 105 | Single, Age 30, Overseas Exp 8 yrs, Doctoral degree, Superior PTE, NAATI CCL |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Primary School Teacher | 80 | Age 30, English 20, Education 15, Au Exp 5, Partner 5 |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Production Manager (Manufacturing) | 75 | - |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
The S56 requests observed today primarily involved health assessments (medicals and remedicals) and supporting documentation. The NT case required multiple S56s including police checks, polio vaccination evidence, and Form 80. Document translation requirements were noted for the QLD 491 case. Priority occupation grants (Registered Nurse) demonstrated significantly faster processing times compared to non-priority occupations, with the QLD Registered Nurse receiving a grant in just 11 days from lodgement.
News and Updates
Victoria (VIC) conducted a Subclass 190 invitation round on 19 May 2026, issuing pre-invites across multiple occupations including ICT, Engineering, Healthcare, and Manufacturing sectors. Points ranged from 75 to 105 (inclusive of state nomination points).
📊 This report represents crowdsourced data and is therefore a subset of total visa and invitation activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects reported invitations only; states hold comprehensive round information.
🔴 Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI 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. Please consume this information with appropriate caution.
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📙 Daily Activity Report: 18 May 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity based on community-shared data for 18 May 2026.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Onshore Carpenter | 31 Dec 2025 → 18 May 2026 | 12 Feb 2026 AFP, Employment Evidence; 13 Apr 2026 S57 Relationship |
| 189 | Onshore Registered Nurse | 20 Nov 2025 → 18 May 2026 | 20 Apr 2026 AFP |
| 189 | Onshore Agriculture Consultant | 21 Nov 2025 → 18 May 2026 | 20 Apr 2026 AFP |
| 189 | Marine Biologist | 26 Nov 2025 → 18 May 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 WA | Onshore ICT Security Specialist | 04 Mar 2025 → 18 May 2026 | Proactive Security Clearance Mar 2026 |
| 190 WA | Onshore Cafe/Restaurant Manager | 02 Mar 2025 → 18 May 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 TAS | Onshore ICT Business Analyst | 05 Mar 2025 → 18 May 2026 | Direct Grant |
| 190 ACT | Onshore External Auditor | 04 Mar 2025 → 18 May 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 NSW | CPM | 27 Dec 2024 → 18 May 2026 | Mar 2026, Apr 2026 |
| 491 VIC | Chef | 08 Dec 2024 → 18 May 2026 | 23 Mar 2026 AFP; 06 May 2026 Medicals |
| 491 NT | Onshore Chef | 06 Mar 2025 → 18 May 2026 | Direct Grant |
| 491 NT | Onshore Manufacturing Coordinator | 05 Feb 2025 → 18 May 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 491 | Family of 3 | 06 Feb 2025 → 18 May 2026 | Direct Grant, Updated PCC Proactively |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Onshore Carpenter | 31 Dec 2025 | 12 Feb 2026 AFP, Employment Evidence; 13 Apr 2026 S57 Relationship |
| 189 | Onshore Registered Nurse | 20 Nov 2025 | 20 Apr 2026 AFP |
| 189 | Onshore Agriculture Consultant | 21 Nov 2025 | 20 Apr 2026 AFP |
| 190 WA | Onshore ICT Security Specialist | 04 Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 Security Clearance (Proactive) |
| 190 NSW | CPM | 27 Dec 2024 | Mar 2026 -; Apr 2026 - |
| 491 VIC | Chef | 08 Dec 2024 | 23 Mar 2026 AFP; 06 May 2026 Medicals |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
AFP checks remain the most common S56 request across all visa subclasses, appearing in multiple cases for both 189 and 491 visas. The timing of AFP requests varies significantly, ranging from February to April 2026 for applications lodged between November 2025 and March 2025.
Medical requests (remedicals) were observed in one 491 case, issued in May 2026 for a December 2024 lodgement. One notable case involved an S57 request regarding relationship genuineness for a 189 applicant with a partner, demonstrating additional scrutiny for de facto relationships.
Several applicants reported direct grants without S56 requests, particularly for 190 TAS, 491 NT, and one 491 case where PCC was updated proactively. One WA 190 applicant proactively updated security clearance in March 2026, which may have contributed to smoother processing.
Priority occupations (Registered Nurse, Agriculture Consultant) showed faster processing times of approximately 5-6 months compared to non-priority occupations which ranged from 12-17 months. Health occupations continue to receive expedited processing under Ministerial Direction 105.
⚠️ 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 is crowdsourced and represents a subset of total activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete visa grant 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
