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SA Invitations issued - April 2026
Below you will find the relevant data for the invitations issued in April 2026: Skilled and Business Migration will continue to issue invitations monthly. The next invitation round will occur in early May 2026.
| ANZSCO Sub-major Group | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Total | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invitations in April 2026 | 2025-26 invitations issued (to date) | |||||
| 13 Specialist Managers | 27 | 8 | 35 | 89 | 32 | 121 |
| 14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals | 3 | 20 | 23 | 30 | 88 | 118 |
| 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals | 55 | 17 | 72 | 277 | 78 | 355 |
| 24 Education Professionals | 25 | 3 | 28 | 105 | 19 | 124 |
| 25 Health Professionals | 70 | 9 | 79 | 422 | 23 | 445 |
| 26 ICT Professionals | 0 | 38 | 38 | 7 | 202 | 209 |
| 27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals | 9 | 3 | 12 | 51 | 12 | 63 |
| 31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | 4 | 25 | 29 | 36 | 107 | 143 |
| 32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | 9 | 11 | 20 | 49 | 31 | 80 |
| 33 Construction Trades Workers | 22 | 14 | 36 | 127 | 56 | 183 |
| 34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers | 20 | 6 | 26 | 96 | 14 | 110 |
| 35 Food Trades Workers | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| 36 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 41 Health and Welfare Support Workers | 1 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 79 | 93 |
| 51 Office Managers and Program Administrators | 0 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 31 | 40 |
| Total | 245 | 200 | 445 | 1312 | 819 | 2131 |
TAS Processing Times and Invitations Issued
Figures updated weekly. Last update - 9/04/26
ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 9/04/2026: Subclass 190 - 52 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 26 ROIs invited
The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 251 (Green pass) Subclass 491 - 66 points (Orange-plus pass)
Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 475 ROIs Subclass 491 - 404 ROIs
Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 383 places Subclass 491 - 327 places
Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 305 applications Subclass 491 - 232 applications
Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 68 invitations Subclass 491 - 53 invitations
Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 22/12/2025
📙 Daily Activity Report: 09 Apr 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for Australian skilled migration visas (subclass 189, 190, and 491) based on crowdsourced data from the community.
Visa Grants
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge → Grant Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE ICT Business Analyst | 20 Dec 2024 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 20 Oct 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 TAS | ONSHORE (Occupation Not Stated) | 08 Dec 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 491 WA | ONSHORE Pharmacy Technician | 02 Apr 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 New Born |
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE Civil Engineer | 09 Apr 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE Construction Project Manager | 31 Mar 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Construction Project Manager | 09 Apr 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
| 190 VIC | ONSHORE Architect | 09 Apr 2025 → 09 Apr 2026 | UNKNOWN |
S56 Trends
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Lodge Date | S56 Date Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 NSW | ONSHORE (Occupation Not Stated) | 25 Jan 2025 | 09 Apr 2026 Polio |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
One S56 request was reported for a 491 NSW onshore applicant who lodged on 25 January 2025. The request was for Polio vaccination documentation. This represents a routine health requirement request during visa processing.
For the WA 491 Pharmacy Technician grant, an S56 was issued on 25 March 2026 for a newborn addition to the application. The applicant had previously updated change of conditions for the baby on 20 February 2026. The visa was granted within two weeks of the S56 submission.
Processing Time Observations
Priority Occupations: The WA 491 Pharmacy Technician (priority occupation) case showed processing from lodgement (02 April 2025) to grant (09 April 2026) in approximately 12 months, despite an S56 request for a newborn.
Non-Priority Occupations: Processing times for non-priority occupations varied significantly: - VIC 190 ICT Business Analyst: approximately 16 months (20 Dec 2024 → 09 Apr 2026) - VIC 190 Computer Network and Systems Engineer: approximately 6 months (20 Oct 2025 → 09 Apr 2026), reported as direct grant with no S56 - NSW 190 Civil Engineer: approximately 12 months (09 Apr 2025 → 09 Apr 2026) - TAS 190: approximately 4 months (08 Dec 2025 → 09 Apr 2026)
⚠️ 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 visa activity. Only the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and individual states possess complete grant and invitation data.
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