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📙 Daily Activity Report: 20 March 2026
This report summarises visa grants, S56 requests, and invitation activity for 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 NSW | OFFSHORE 261313 Software Engineer | 01 Mar 2024 → 20 Mar 2026 | File on hold (pregnancy) |
| 190 SA | ONSHORE 261112 Systems Analyst | 25 Dec 2024 → 20 Mar 2026 | Direct grant. No S56 |
| 190 NSW | OFFSHORE 261313 Software Engineer | 24 Dec 2024 → 20 Mar 2026 | Direct grant. No S56 |
| 190 VIC | OFFSHORE 261313 Software Engineer | 26 Dec 2024 → 20 Mar 2026 | Direct grant. No S56 |
| 190 - | ONSHORE 222111 Financial Investment Advisor | 24 Dec 2024 → 20 Mar 2026 | Direct grant |
S56 Trends
No S56 requests were reported for 20 March 2026.
Invitation Activity
| Subclass State | Location Occupation | Points | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE 222112 CPM | 85 | Superior English, Skilled Partner, 5 pts Work Exp |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE 222112 CPM | 65 | Grad Stream, Regional Living/Working |
| 491 QLD | OFFSHORE 241111 Primary School Teacher | 85 | Age 30 pts, Proficient English |
| 491 QLD | ONSHORE 251511 Hospital Pharmacist | 85 | Age 30 pts, 1 yr onshore exp, Australian study, Partner English |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE 251512 RN Medical | 90 | $95K salary |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE 251999 RN NEC | 75 | Single |
| 190 QLD | ONSHORE 262112 ICT Security Specialist | 90 | 3 yrs exp, $102K salary, Skilled Partner, Proficient English |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE 323214 Metal Machinist | 70 | - |
| 190 QLD | OFFSHORE 322313 Welder | 65 | - |
Trends and Patterns in S56 Requests
No S56 requests were reported today. All visa grants processed were direct grants, with applicants proactively updating documentation including police clearances and lease agreements. One case experienced extended processing due to pregnancy-related hold. Several applicants noted they expected medical requests due to expired medicals (>12 months) but received direct grants instead.
Useful Resources
- QLD Invitation Round Database: https://smartvisaguide.com/database
News and Updates
Queensland conducted an invitation round on 20 March 2026 covering both subclass 190 and 491 visas across multiple occupations including CPM, Healthcare, Engineering, and Trades. The round included both onshore and offshore applicants with points ranging from 65 to 100 (inclusive of state nomination points).
⚠️ 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. This information should be consumed with caution.
📊 This data represents a subset of total visa and invitation 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.
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