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📙 Daily Activity Report: 05 May 2026
Today's report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled migration pathways. This crowdsourced data provides insights into processing trends across subclasses 189, 190, and 491.
1. Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Software Engineer | 10 Dec 2024 → 05 May 2026 | 10 Mar 2026 (PCC), 08 Apr 2026 (Form 80) |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE Environmental Manager | 08 Dec 2024 → 05 May 2026 | 06 Mar 2026 (Medicals, PCC), 08 Apr 2026 (PCC clarification) |
| 491 NT | OFFSHORE Civil Engineer | 19 May 2024 → 05 May 2026 | 03 Dec 2025 (PCC, Remedicals, EE) |
| 190 ACT | ONSHORE Economist | 12 Feb 2025 → 05 May 2026 | None |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE ICT Security Specialist | 17 Jan 2025 → 05 May 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 (AFP), 30 Apr 2026 (Remedicals) |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Civil Engineer | 06 Jun 2025 → 05 May 2026 | None |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Draftsperson | 29 May 2025 → 05 May 2026 | None |
| 190 NSW | ONSHORE Architectural Draftsperson | 07 Nov 2025 → 05 May 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 189 | ONSHORE RN Perioperative | 17 Nov 2025 → 05 May 2026 | None |
| 190 | ONSHORE Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 07 Jun 2025 → 05 May 2026 | UNKNOWN |
2. S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 | ONSHORE UNKNOWN | 08 May 2025 | 05 May 2026 (UNKNOWN) |
3. Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Agricultural Consultant | 85 | 10 pts onshore exp, 10 pts offshore exp, Skilled Partner, $85K salary, General Stream |
| 491 QLD | OFFSHORE Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic | 70 | 15 pts offshore exp |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Analyst Programmer | 85 | Skilled Partner, $100K salary |
| 491 QLD | ONSHORE Cafe/Restaurant Manager | 95 | English 20, 10 pts onshore exp, $80K salary |
| 190 QLD | Carpenter | 70 | - |
| 491 QLD | ONSHORE Chef | 95 | $90K salary |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 80 | $90K salary, QLD Graduate, 10 pts exp, Single 10 |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Civil Engineering Technician | 90 | - |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE Construction Project Manager | 80 | - |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Construction Project Manager | 80 | - |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Electrical Engineer | 85 | $100K salary, Grad Stream |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE Occupational Therapist | 90 | - |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE RN Mental Health | 85 | $100K salary, Age 30, English 10, Edu 15+5, Single 10, NAATI 5 |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE RN NEC | 80 | Edu 15+5+5, PTE 10, Partner 5, $150K salary |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE RN NEC | 85 | Age 30, English 10, Au Exp 5, Edu 15+5, NAATI 5, Single 10, $100K salary |
4. Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
Priority Occupations (Health): The single 189 grant for a Registered Nurse (Perioperative) processed in approximately 5.5 months with no S56 requests, demonstrating expedited processing for priority health occupations under Ministerial Direction 105.
Non-Priority Occupations: Processing times for non-priority occupations varied significantly: - Offshore 190 applications: Ranged from 11.8 months (SA Civil Engineer) to 17.5 months (VIC Software Engineer) - Onshore 190 applications: Ranged from 2.8 months (ACT Economist via PhD stream) to 15.3 months (VIC ICT Security Specialist)
S56 Request Patterns: - Police Clearance Certificates (PCC): Most common S56 request, appearing in 4 cases. One applicant faced additional scrutiny regarding PCC terminology and translation requirements. - Remedicals: Requested in 3 cases, typically for applications lodged 12+ months prior - AFP Checks: One request for updated Australian Federal Police check to include all names - Form 80: One request for additional documentation
News and Updates
QLD Nomination Approval: One applicant reported QLD requesting additional documentation (March 2025 payslip and utility bill/statutory document) during the nomination stage before final approval. The nomination was approved within 5 days of providing the requested documents.
Useful Resources
- QLD Invitation Round Database: https://smartvisaguide.com/database
- S56 Request Details: https://smartvisaguide.com/billy
⚠️ 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 a subset of total activity. Only DHA and individual states possess complete grant and invitation data. For QLD invitation rounds, this summary reflects shared comments only—the complete round data is held by the state.
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
SA Invitations issued - May 2026
Skilled and Business Migration continues to invite clients across the four streams of the 2025-26 General Skilled Migration program. Below you will find the relevant data for the invitations issued in May 2026. Skilled and Business Migration will conduct an invitation round in mid to late May 2026.
| ANZSCO Sub-major Group | 190 (May) | 491 (May) | Total (May) | 190 (YTD) | 491 (YTD) | Total (YTD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Specialist Managers | 8 | 3 | 11 | 97 | 35 | 132 |
| 14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 28 |
| 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals | 0 | 16 | 16 | 30 | 104 | 134 |
| 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals | 57 | 15 | 72 | 334 | 93 | 427 |
| 24 Education Professionals | 32 | 17 | 49 | 137 | 36 | 173 |
| 25 Health Professionals | 128 | 13 | 141 | 550 | 23 | 573 |
| 26 ICT Professionals | 0 | 28 | 28 | 7 | 230 | 237 |
| 27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals | 8 | 2 | 10 | 59 | 14 | 73 |
| 31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | 4 | 34 | 38 | 40 | 141 | 181 |
| 32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 29 | 11 | 40 | 78 | 42 | 120 |
| 33 Construction Trades Workers | 14 | 30 | 44 | 141 | 86 | 227 |
| 34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | 10 | 0 | 10 | 106 | 14 | 120 |
| 35 Food Trades Workers | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| 36 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 41 Health and Welfare Support Workers | 3 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 98 | 115 |
| 45 Sports and Personal Service Workers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 51 Office Managers and Program Administrators | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 40 | 49 |
| Total | 295 | 214 | 509 | 1606 | 1009 | 2615 |
📙 Daily Activity Report: 04 May 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and related activity for 04 May 2026 based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Telecom Network Engineer | 10 Feb 2025 → 04 May 2026 | None. Proactive PCC/AFP update 24 Mar 2026 |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Unknown | 06 Dec 2024 → 04 May 2026 | 06 Mar 2026 - UNKNOWN |
| 190 NT | ONSHORE Accountant | 09 Feb 2025 → 04 May 2026 | None |
| 190 ACT | ONSHORE Baker | 09 Feb 2025 → 04 May 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Public Relations Professional | 16 May 2025 → 04 May 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Accountant | 09 Feb 2025 → 04 May 2026 | None. Proactive updates: PCC Feb 2026, AFP Jan 2026, Polio Mar 2026 |
| 189 | ONSHORE Psychologist (NEC) | 13 Nov 2025 → 04 May 2026 | 24 Apr 2026 - UNKNOWN. Submitted 27 Apr 2026 |
| 189 | ONSHORE Social Worker | 22 Nov 2025 → 04 May 2026 | None |
| 189 | ONSHORE Medical Laboratory Scientist | 03 Dec 2025 → 04 May 2026 | 28 Apr 2026 - Polio Certificate |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 WA | ONSHORE ICT Security Specialist | 09 Mar 2025 | 04 May 2026 - Partner's PCC and Polio Certificate (Partner offshore) |
| 491 | UNKNOWN Agricultural Consultant | 19 Jan 2025 | 04 May 2026 - Medical |
Trends and Patterns
Visa Processing Times: Subclass 190 grants showed processing times ranging from approximately 3 months (May 2025 lodgement) to 15 months (December 2024 lodgement). Subclass 189 grants demonstrated faster processing for priority occupations, with Health professionals (Medical Laboratory Scientist, Social Worker, Psychologist) receiving grants within 5-6 months of lodgement. Non-priority occupations under 189 followed similar timelines.
S56 Activity: Common S56 requests included Polio Certificates, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), and medical updates. Several applicants proactively uploaded documents (AFP, PCC, Polio) before receiving S56 requests, which may have contributed to smoother processing. Partner documentation requirements were noted for offshore secondary applicants.
State Distribution: Tasmania, Victoria, ACT, South Australia, Northern Territory, and Western Australia all featured in today's grants. Points ranged from 70 to 95, with occupations spanning Accounting, Engineering, Health, and Trades.
Family Composition: Most grants were for single applicants or couples (2 applicants total). One applicant noted skilled partner points contributing to their 75-point total.
⚠️ 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 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
