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📙 Daily Activity Report: 11 August 2026

This report summarises visa grants and invitation activity for Australian Skilled Migration visas (Subclass 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

No S56 requests were reported for 11 August 2026.

Invitation Activity

No invitation round data was reported for this period.

Trends and Patterns

Visa Processing Times

All grants reported today were for Subclass 190 visas, with processing times ranging from approximately 2 months to 2.5 months from visa lodgement to grant. Three of the four grants were direct grants (no S56 requests), while one applicant received an S56 request for medicals shortly after lodgement.

The Registered Nurse grant (priority occupation) was processed in approximately 2.5 months, while non-priority occupations (Civil Engineer, Analyst Programmer, Quantity Surveyor) were processed in approximately 2 months. This suggests relatively consistent processing times across both priority and non-priority occupations during this period.

State Activity

Queensland and Victoria were the active states for grants today. Queensland granted visas to a Registered Nurse (65+5 points) and a Civil Engineer (100 points), while Victoria granted visas to an Analyst Programmer (85 points) and a Quantity Surveyor.

Points and Pathways

The Civil Engineer case demonstrates the complexity of skilled migration pathways. Despite holding 100 points for Subclass 189 since July 2025 (later 105 points), the applicant did not receive a 189 invitation due to lack of Civil Engineer invitations in August 2025 and November 2025 rounds. The applicant successfully pivoted to the 190 pathway through Queensland nomination.

The Analyst Programmer was granted with 85 points, while the Registered Nurse held 65+5 points. This highlights the varying points requirements across different occupations and states.

Family Composition

One grant involved a family of four (Registered Nurse case), demonstrating that family size does not appear to significantly impact processing times when all documentation is in order.

🔵 This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete grant data.

🔴 Disclaimer: This blog post is an AI summary of community comments and may be refreshed as more information becomes available. Due to the nature of crowdsourced and AI-generated content, mistakes and discrepancies are possible. This information should be consumed with caution.

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DoHA has updated the 189 visa website in which they have published the submission dates of recent applications allocated for processing. Does this mean applications are being processed in parallel now and offshore grants will begin? Haven't seen any offshore grants in recent times. Or will we need to wait for all applications in bullet points 1-3 before bullet point 4 commences?

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189

The text reads (unable to add screenshot): "Applications for the Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) visa (Points-tested stream) are prioritised in accordance with Ministerial Direction No. 119.

Applications currently being allocated for processing were generally lodged in:

As received – related to Australian law enforcement or defence interests June 2026 for construction, healthcare and teaching occupations (onshore applicants) January 2026 – all other applications where the applicant was in Australia at the time of application November 2025 – all other applications where the applicant was outside Australia at the time of application."

📙 Daily Activity Report: 10 August 2026

This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity based on crowdsourced data from the community for 10 August 2026.

Visa Grants

S56 Trends

Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests

The day saw a mix of S56 requests, primarily for health-related documentation. Polio vaccination requests appeared for both 491 visa applicants. One TAS 190 applicant received an S56 for PCC despite having already submitted it, with the grant following 28 days after resubmission. A VIC 190 applicant received a medicals request and was granted within 14 days of compliance. The pattern suggests that S56 requests for health documentation (Polio, Medicals) and PCC remain common across different visa subclasses and states.

Priority occupation grants (Architect, Registered Nurse, Early Childhood Teacher, Enrolled Nurse) showed processing times ranging from 2 months to 5 months. Non-priority occupations showed more varied processing times, with one VIC Mechanical Engineer case taking approximately 19 months from lodgement to grant. NSW 190 grants dominated the day's activity, with processing times for recent lodgements (June 2026) completing in approximately 2 months. The offshore NSW 491 Social Worker case showed a processing time of approximately 14 months.

Several applicants noted DIY approaches and no Form 80 submissions, with successful outcomes. Points ranged from 75 to 90 (including state nomination points), with most successful applicants holding 85-90 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 is crowdsourced and represents only a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs has complete 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

Hi Everyone,

Regarding VETASSESS Skill Assessment-

My company does not provide duties on letterhead,

Just wanted to ask if I can write and sign my VETASSESS statutory declaration (instead of my manager or senior colleague)?

Does VETASSESS consider me signing it and notarising it?

Thanks!

Hi All, I am waiting for subclass 190 grant from Victoria for around 23 months now. Applied on 18 Sep 2024. Occupation: Mechanical Engineer, Offshore, points: 90+5. Anyone in the similar situation? When can i expect grant or S56 atleast?