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📙 Daily Activity Report: 03 Mar 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 03 March 2026, based on crowdsourced data from the Australian skilled migration community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 - | ONSHORE Biotechnologist | 08 Dec 2025 → 03 Mar 2026 | 03 Feb 2026: PCC |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE RN | 23 Jan 2026 → 03 Mar 2026 | 25 Jan 2026: TB Screening |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Developer Programmer | 04 Dec 2024 → 03 Mar 2026 | - |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Computer System and Network Engineer | 04 Dec 2024 → 03 Mar 2026 | 02 Jan 2026: Medical |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE External Auditor | 06 Dec 2024 → 03 Mar 2026 | - |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE ICT BA | 05 Dec 2024 → 03 Mar 2026 | - |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Finance and Business Support | 05 Dec 2024 → 03 Mar 2026 | - |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Chef | 04 Dec 2024 → 03 Mar 2026 | - |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE Journalists and Other Writers nec | 16 Apr 2025 → 03 Mar 2026 | - |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE Developer Programmer | 29 Oct 2024 → 03 Mar 2026 | - |
| 491 VIC | ONSHORE Chef | 19 Sep 2024 → 03 Mar 2026 | - |
| 491 TAS | ONSHORE Chef | 27 Sep 2024 → 03 Mar 2026 | - |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 - | ONSHORE - | 06 Dec 2024 | 03 Mar 2026: Medical |
| 491 - | ONSHORE - | 04 Sep 2024 | 03 Mar 2026: Medical, AFP, PCC, Polio |
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Date of Initial EOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 - | ONSHORE Biotechnologist | 95 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| 190 WA | OFFSHORE Glazier | 70 | - |
| 190 WA | Interstate (VIC) Painter | 65 | - |
| 190 WA | WA RN nec | 75 | - |
| 491 WA | WA Floor Finisher | 80 | - |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
Priority occupations (Health) continue to receive expedited processing. The Registered Nurse grant from TAS processed in approximately 1 month and 10 days, with only a TB screening S56 request. Non-priority occupations show significantly longer processing times, ranging from 3 to 16 months. The most common S56 requests include medicals, remedicals, AFP checks, and PCC requirements. Two new S56 requests were issued today for medical-related documentation and comprehensive checks including polio vaccination evidence. One applicant reported receiving an assessment commencement email for a 491 visa lodged on 02 October 2024, indicating ongoing processing activity.
State Nomination Activity
TAS approved a Cafe and Restaurant Manager nomination on 02 March 2026, with the ROI applied on 11 December 2025. The case officer was allocated on 26 February 2026, with further documents requested on 27 February and uploaded on 28 February.
Useful Resources
- WA Invitation Round PDF: https://smartvisaguide.com/library
- S56 Request Details (funkylizard2268): https://smartvisaguide.com/funkylizard2268
- S56 Request Details (ssrose97): https://smartvisaguide.com/ssrose97
🔵 This data represents a subset of total visa and invitation activity. Only DHA and individual states possess complete data. For invitation rounds, this summary reflects crowdsourced comments, and complete round data is held by the respective state.
🔴 DISCLAIMER: This blog post is an AI-generated summary of community comments and may be refreshed as additional information 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.
Useful Links
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I’m currently on a Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, nominated by New South Wales, and I am based in Richmond (NSW).
I’ve been offered a fully remote web developer position with a company located in Victoria (postcode 3121). The role will be performed entirely remotely from my current residence in regional NSW.
Would accepting this job be compliant with visa condition 8579 (Must live, work and study only in a designated regional area)?
Specifically, does working remotely for an employer whose office is located in a non-regional area (e.g. Victoria 3121) breach condition 8579 if I continue to live and physically perform my work in a designated regional area of NSW?
📙 Daily Activity Report: 02 March 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled migration visas (subclasses 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 SA | Offshore Supply and Distribution Manager | 30 Nov 24 → 02 Mar 26 | 29 Jan 26: PCC, Polio |
| 190 VIC | Offshore Accountant General | 29 Nov 24 → 02 Mar 26 | 29 Jan 26: PCC (applicant & partner), Child medicals |
| 491 NSW | Onshore Chef | 01 Jul 24 → 02 Mar 26 | Direct grant |
| 491 ACT | Onshore Web Administrator | 29 Aug 24 → 02 Mar 26 | None |
| 491 TAS | Onshore Mechanical Engineer | 29 Aug 24 → 02 Mar 26 | None |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 NT | Offshore - | 16 Aug 24 | 02 Mar 26: PCC, Medical |
| 491 NT | Offshore - | 18 Jul 24 | 02 Mar 26: Medical |
| 491 - | Onshore - | 02 Jul 24 | 02 Mar 26: Medical |
Invitation Activity
State Nomination Approvals
Victoria (VIC) - 190 Marketing Specialist: ROI lodged Aug 2025, invited 15 Jan 2026, submitted 17 Jan 2026, approved 02 Mar 2026. 90+5 points, onshore, single, 8 years experience, salary >$100k.
Northern Territory (NT) - 190 IT (Graduate Stream): Application 24 Nov 2025, preinvite 24 Feb 2026, full invitation 02 Mar 2026. 70 points, onshore, employed in nominated field.
South Australia (SA) Preinvites - 02 March 2026
190 Preinvites
| Occupation | Points | ROI Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Pharmacist | 90 | 26 Nov 25 | Onshore |
| Registered Nurse (Medical) | 80 | - | Onshore |
| Registered Nurse NEC | 80 | - | Onshore |
| General Practitioner | 80 | - | Onshore |
491 Preinvites
| Occupation | Points | ROI Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 75 | 12 Nov 25 | Offshore, Czech Republic |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 75 | 06 Jan 26 | SA Graduate, 11+ months experience |
| Analyst Programmer | 110 | - | SA Graduate |
| Contract Administrator | 95 | - | Onshore |
| ICT Support Engineer | 80 | - | 1.5 years experience |
| Architectural Draftsperson | 100 | - | Onshore |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 75 | - | Competent English, 10 pts overseas + 5 pts onshore experience |
| Multimedia Specialist | 105 | - | Applied for 190, received 491 |
| ICT Business Analyst | 110 | - | Superior English, 3 years experience, $115k salary |
| Aged Care Worker | 85 | - | Outer regional SA, 2 years experience, visa expiry <1 month |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
S56 requests observed today primarily involved medical examinations and Police Clearance Certificates (PCC). Two NT 491 offshore applications lodged in July-August 2024 received S56 requests for medicals and PCC. One onshore 491 application from July 2024 received a medical request.
For granted visas, S56 patterns varied significantly. The SA 190 offshore application (lodged 30 Nov 2024) received an S56 on 29 January 2026 for PCC and Polio vaccination, with grant following approximately one month later. Similarly, the VIC 190 offshore application (lodged 29 Nov 2024) received an S56 on 29 January 2026 for PCC and child medicals, also resulting in a grant within approximately one month.
Notably, three 491 grants (NSW Chef, ACT Web Administrator, and TAS Mechanical Engineer) were direct grants with no S56 requests. Applicants who maintained up-to-date documentation throughout the processing period, including proactive submission of PCC and AFP checks, appeared to experience smoother processing.
Useful Resources
- S56 Medical Request Example: https://smartvisaguide.com/akashwhypatel
News and Updates
South Australia conducted a preinvite round on 02 March 2026 for both 190 and 491 visas across multiple occupations, including healthcare, IT, engineering, and construction sectors.
⚠️ 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 and verified against official sources.
📊 This report represents crowdsourced data and is a subset of total visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete data. For invitation rounds, only the nominating state has comprehensive round information.
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
