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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
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant | S56 Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Onshore (WA) Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 24 Nov 2025 → 29 Jan 2026 | - |
| 189 | Onshore (VIC) Agricultural Scientist | 20 Nov 2025 → 29 Jan 2026 | - |
| 189 | Offshore (US) Engineering Manager | 20 Nov 2025 → 29 Jan 2026 | - |
| 190 NSW | Offshore (SG) ICT Project Manager | 26 Feb 2025 → 29 Jan 2026 | - |
| 190 VIC | Onshore ICT Business Analyst | 04 Feb 2025 → 29 Jan 2026 | - |
| 190 NSW | Offshore (SG) Systems Analyst | 21 Nov 2024 → 29 Jan 2026 | - |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Developer Programmer | 20 Nov 2024 → 29 Jan 2026 | - |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Software Engineer | 16 Nov 2024 → 29 Jan 2026 | - |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Software Tester | 04 Dec 2024 → 29 Jan 2026 | - |
| 190 SA | Offshore (UK) Building Inspector | 08 Nov 2024 → 29 Jan 2026 | 15 Jan 2026: Newborn medical, updated PCC |
| 190 NSW | Offshore (PK) External Auditor | 17 Mar 2024 → 29 Jan 2026 | 1 Oct 2025: Form 80, Remedicals; 4 Dec 2025: Health Undertaking; 9 Jan 2026: PCC |
| 190 TAS | Onshore Enrolled Nurse | 22 Dec 2025 → 29 Jan 2026 | 22 Jan 2026: PCC |
| 190 QLD | Offshore (US) Mining Engineer | 06 Feb 2025 → 29 Jan 2026 | 13 Jan 2026: PCC Arizona |
| 190 VIC | Onshore Registered Nurse nec | 09 Jan 2026 → 29 Jan 2026 | 13 Jan 2026: UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | Onshore ICT Business Analyst | 05 Feb 2025 → 29 Jan 2026 | - |
| 491 WA | Onshore (NSW) Pharmacy Technician | 01 May 2025 → 29 Jan 2026 | - |
| 491 NSW | Offshore (PK) Systems Analyst | 20 Jan 2024 → 29 Jan 2026 | 14 Oct 2025: Functional English, Remedicals, Newborn bio/medical/polio |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Offshore (PK) UNKNOWN | 30 Nov 2024 | 29 Jan 2026: PCC, Polio |
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.
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