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📣 Latest VIC Invitation Round 01 May 2026
Data is crowdsourced from multiple sources. Points inclusive of state points. Data will be updated into our database at the end of the day. Here is the data collected so far: - 190 ONSHORE Analyst Programmer 100 pts, Work exp 10 pts, Superior English, Partner 5, 104K salary - 190 OFFSHORE Chemical Engineer 90 pts, Age 30, English 20, Edu 15. Off exp 10, Skilled Partner 10 - 190 ONSHORE Civil Engineer 95 pts - 190 ONSHORE Computer Network Engineer 95 pts, Age 30, PTE 20, Work Exp 10, Edu 15+5, PY 5, Partner 5, $129K salary - 190 OFFSHORE Developer Programmer 95 pts, Age 30, English 20, Offshore Exp 10, Edu 15, NAATI 5, Skilled Partner 10 (also Developer Programmer) - 190 ONSHORE Developer Programmer 100 pts, Age 30, Edu 15+5, Au Exp 10, NAATI 5, Single 10, English 20, $110K salary - 190 ONSHORE ECT 95 pts, 1 yr experience - 190 OFFSHORE Engineering Technologist 90 pts, Superior English, Skilled Partner, 10 pts work exp - 491 ONSHORE Enrolled Nurse 85 pts, 80K salary, Skilled Partner, Superior English - 190 ONSHORE General Practitioner 85 pts - 491 ONSHORE Health Promotion Officer 100 pts, Age 25, English 20, Edu 15+5, NAATI 5, Offshore exp 10, Partner 5, Currently on student visa, 92K salary - 190 ONSHORE ICT BA 100 pts, 100K salary, Age 30, English 20, Au Exp 5, Edu 15+5, NAATI 5, PY 5, Skilled Partner 10 - 190 OFFSHORE ICT BA 95 pts, 15 pts work exp, Skilled Partner - 190 ONSHORE ICT Security Specialist 95 pts, Age 30, English 20, Au exp 5, Edu 15+5, NAATI 5, Single 10, $100K salary - 190 ONSHORE ICT Support Engineer 85 pts, 4 yrs onshore exp, Skilled Partner, 90K salary - 190 ONSHORE Life Scientist Nec 95 pts, 80K salary - 190 ONSHORE Management Accountant 85 pts, 2 yrs local exp, superior English, Single, current on 482 visa, skilled $119.5K salary (resubmitted my ROI back in April with updated salary. before that i was waiting since October 2025.) - 190 ONSHORE Marketing Specialist 85 pts, 110K salary (To be confirmed) - 491 ONSHORE Mechanical Engineer 95 pts - 190 ONSHORE Quantity Surveyor 95 pts, $120K salary - 190 ONSHORE RN Nec 85 pts, Age 30 , English 20, Edu 15+5, Skilled Partner 10, No exp, $92K salary - 190 ONSHORE Retail Pharmacist 95 pts, 90K salary, single - 190 ONSHORE Software Engineer 95 pts, Age 30, English 20, Edu 15+5, PY 5, Au Exp 5, Single 10, 98K salary - 190 ONSHORE Software Engineer 100 pts, Age 30, English 20, Edu 15+5, Au Exp 5, Skilled Partner 10, PY 5, NAATI 5, 90K salary - 190 OFFSHORE Structural Engineer 95 pts - 190 ONSHORE Systems Analyst 100 pts, 10 pts au work exp, $115K salary - 190 ONSHORE Transport Engineer 105 pts, Superior English, Skilled Partner, 3+ yrs onshore exp, 112K salary, Specialist Education
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📙 Daily Activity Report: 01 May 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled migration pathways based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Internal Auditor | 07 Feb 2025 → 01 May 2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 491 SA | ONSHORE Community Worker | 21 Apr 2026 → 01 May 2026 | None (Direct Grant) |
| 190 Unknown | ONSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 24 Jan 2025 → 01 May 2026 | 13 Apr 2026 Medicals |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Unknown | ONSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 24 Jan 2025 | 13 Apr 2026 Medicals |
The S56 request for medicals was completed on 20 April 2026, with the visa granted shortly after on 01 May 2026.
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 SA | OFFSHORE Architectural Draftsperson | 80 | Age 25, Edu 15, Single 10, Work Exp 15 |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE Electrician General | 65 | Age 15, Edu 10, English 10, Partner 10, Work Exp 15 |
| 190 SA | OFFSHORE RN Medical | 80 | Work Exp 15, Partner 5 |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Carpenter | - | Salary $84K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Civil Engineering Technician | - | Salary $79K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Geotechnical Engineer | - | Salary $82K |
| 491 SA | ONSHORE HR Advisor | 95 | Salary $90K, SA Graduate |
| 491 SA | ONSHORE Network Administrator | 110 | Superior English, SA Govt employer $80K, 1.7 yrs exp (applied 190, invited 491) |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE RN Aged Care | 70 | Salary $99.5K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE RN Critical Care & Emergency | - | Salary $74K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE RN nec | 75 | - |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Secondary School Teacher | - | Salary $83K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Software & Applications Programmer | - | Salary $80K |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE Taxation Accountant | - | Salary $95K |
VIC also conducted an invitation round today.
Trends and Patterns
S56 Activity: Minimal S56 activity reported today, with only one medical request noted. The quick turnaround from medical completion (20 April 2026) to grant (01 May 2026) suggests efficient processing once health requirements are satisfied.
Invitation Patterns: SA conducted a significant invitation round covering both 190 and 491 subclasses across diverse occupations. Health occupations (Registered Nurses) featured prominently, consistent with priority processing categories. The round included both onshore and offshore applicants, with points ranging from 65 to 110 (inclusive of state nomination points). Notably, one Network Administrator applicant applied for 190 but received a 491 invitation instead.
Useful Resources
- VIC Invitation Round Data Collection: https://smartvisaguide.com/posts/15266
- SA Invitation Database: https://smartvisaguide.com/database
News and Updates
Victoria (VIC) conducted an invitation round on 01 May 2026. South Australia (SA) also ran a substantial invitation round on the same date, inviting candidates across multiple occupations for both 190 and 491 subclasses.
📊 This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total activity. Only DHA and individual states possess complete data. For invitation rounds, only the state has 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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